Tours/Hobart/Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
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Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

4.5(615)Hobart1 hour
VIATOR4.6(365)TRIPADVISOR4.4(250)

Description

Hobart Historic Cruises organises and operates the Derwent River harbour cruise tour, providing quality service to both global tourism and participating delegates. We have highly experienced crew members and also provide a boat charter service on our vessel ‘Spirit of Hobart’. The company, which has been running the Derwent River harbour cruise tour for more than 30 years, has an excellent track record.  We provide a first class service at affordable prices, which are highly competitive.

Tour Options

Breakfast Cruise @ 9:15am
  • Breakfast
Afternoon Cruise North
  • Afternoon cruise: One-hour cruise going North route(2.45pm)
Lunch Cruise @ 12:15pm
  • 1.5-hour Lunch Cruise with one-course-meal
Dinner Cruise @5.30pm
  • Dinner Cruise @5.30pmpm: 2-hour dinner cruise with three-course meal and one free wine
The Morning Cruise @ 11am
  • One-hour cruise going North route
Afternoon Cruise South
  • Afternoon cruise: One-hour cruise going South route(1.45pm)

Itinerary

Pass by

The North route travels up the river going inland, passing Botanical Gardens, Government House, under Tasman Bridge, crossing over the river to Rose Bay, then coming back from Montagu Bay. The South route goes down the river around the bay, passing Battery Point, Sandy Bay, Casino, then over to eastern shore towards Bellerive Bluff and finally coming back from Kangaroo Bay.

Highlights

2hrs dinner cruise (3-course) one complimentary drink (at least 8 people to run)Check us before book
Live commentary on board for all the cruises
1.5 hours cruise with 1-course lunch on Lunch Cruise (meal not included for kids under 5)
1 hour cruise on Morning and Afternoon cruise, Light refreshments available for purchasing

What's included

Included
2hrs dinner cruise (3-course) one complimentary drink (at least 8 people to run)Check us before book
Live commentary on board for all the cruises
1.5 hours cruise with 1-course lunch on Lunch Cruise (meal not included for kids under 5)
1 hour cruise on Morning and Afternoon cruise, Light refreshments available for purchasing
Not included
Transportation to/from hotels
Hotel pick up & drop off are not available

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 8 passengers is required for the dinner cruise to depart.
  • Infant meals not included
  • Baby pram accessible
  • No dress code

Reviews(615)

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MicheleDunn
July 14, 2026
Nice trip on the Derwent River

Is a nice little trip on the Derwent River, the best commentary, beautiful lunch, second time we have done it

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Sudhir_V
July 12, 2026
Excellent river cruise...

Excellent river cruise with a grate commentary from the captain , I recommend this for people having less time, we can even see Dolphins.

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Helen_H
June 28, 2026
Interesting commentary by...

Interesting commentary by captain , comfy boat, very enjoyable. Only one hour duration so easy to fit in amongst other activities

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Kate_M
June 9, 2026
A great way to see Hobart...

A great way to see Hobart from the water with a very informative guide along the way. Would highly recommend this experience.

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patgX1117UB
June 8, 2026
Spirit of Hobart

Good little trip, nice to see some sites and learn some local history.

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Karmen_F
June 2, 2026
Book It!

Absolute must do. The commentary was awesome, so informative and entertaining. Crew were lovely. Always great to find out fun facts about the city you are visiting.

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Susan D
June 1, 2026
Wonderful way to spend a couple of hours.

We did the lunch cruise. The food was amazing, and the commentary was fantastic. Peter and Declan clearly love what they do. Thanks for letting my 91 year old Dad drive the boat.

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CherryBlossom1973
May 29, 2026
Great value and expert commentary

A very informative afternoon

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Janet_F
May 29, 2026
Highly recommend

Great way to see Tasmania from a different view. The river eas beautiful. One of our party has mobility issues. Treated with great kindness

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Sandra_N
May 26, 2026
Excellent day out on the Derwent River

Fabulous tour - especially Sarah Island and the lovely Tasmanian lunch we got on board. Very educational with lovely family staff too.

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