Tamar Valley Discovery Cruise: An Afternoon of History, Fauna, and Wine at Cataract Gorge

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Launceston

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Embark on a Tamar Valley Discovery Cruise and immerse yourself in a captivating journey through history, fauna, and wine at Cataract Gorge. Enjoy afternoon tea, live commentary, wine and beer tasting, and more!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

The Tamar Valley - Tour includes afternoon tea, live commentary, on-board wine and beer tasting, fruit selection and unlimited tea and coffee. Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launcestons riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of…

What's Included

Stay connected with on-board WiFi
Complimentary tea and coffee
Convenient on-board restrooms

Additional Information

Tour includes afternoon tea, live commentary, on-board wine and beer tasting, fruit selection and unlimited tea and coffee. Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launcestons riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of life as we cruise past…

Location

Tamar River Cruises

Home Point Parade

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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659karynm

Mar 13, 2023

A must when in Launceston - Excellent trip. Captain and crew were very nice and gave excellent commentary without overloading. Boat was clean and comfortable. Lovely service with a wine tasting and afternoon tea. Would highly recommend when in Launceston. (The wine was pretty average but, hey, it's a very nice touch).

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Kate_d

Mar 8, 2023

beautiful and informative - Great commentary, really found the history of the river interesting and important to know. Easy way to fill in a few hours and way better than expected

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Irene_e

Mar 5, 2023

Beautiful cruise - Such a nice relaxing afternoon. Excellent commentary along the river. Delicious tea & muffins, wine tasting was divine and the fruit was lovely! Cataract Gorge was stunning. A fantastic afternoon

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Kamauw2015

Feb 10, 2023

Relaxed afternoon - Clean boat. Very humorous commentary that contained lots of useful information. Our Captain Lynn made the afternoon great fun for all and was available for extra information. Lots of cake got the tea and coffee

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183gabrielleo

Feb 6, 2023

Good afternoon out - It was very enjoyable with excellent commentary. The scenery was lovely - good perspective from the water. We did the road trip the day before

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58jnapper

Jan 18, 2023

Leisurily Afternoon on the Water - Such a lovely way to take in the scenery and learn about the history of the area from the Captain as you cruise for 2.5 hours north up the Tamar River and back down and into Cataract Gorge. Friendly Captain and crew and light snacks to enjoy along the way, plus a wine tasting. Cataract Gorge was full and flowing very fast due to all the recent rains. A magnificent site to see. Highly recommend this cruise.

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511olliew

Mar 5, 2023

Relaxing and Informative - From the ease of making a booking to the cruise itself was very satisfactory. The captain Lynn was a font of knowledge regarding the Tamar Estuary, the history of the river and surroundings. Laura his assistant was friendly providing us with some tasty food and wine samples during the cruise. Most relaxing and informative.

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Tcass

Mar 5, 2023

Good guide experience and attention, but a little long. - A comfortable and leisurely cruise with a lot of information on history on Launceston and the region

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Cudsh

Sep 28, 2024

Disappointed - Discovery 2 we was told by TUI let us pick your cabin worst thing we ever done we was put at the back of the ship only one cabin was further away not only that all the cabins were family ones with children we are both 70 plus the cabin was not up to scratch the sheets was soiled and not fresh had to complain to the cabin staff to have them replaced the balcony was rust everywhere the shower had mould on the shower curtain and the whole suite was very tired and outdated we was also told that our balcony will be cleaned what they did not inform us was that when washed the balcony all the stuff from the balcony next to us will be left on our balcony not very pleased hair a dirt left on our balcony when we come back to our cabin this so-called deluxe cabin but there was no deluxe in the cabin so my cabin was missed represented I have the pictures and the state of my cabin this is our fourth Cruise with TUI and we are very disappointment and could be our last

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E3183whjohnw

Jan 4, 2023

Don't miss the boat . . . - Avoid 2 + hours of torture by giving the "cruise" a miss. Thumping diesel engines, rated for 60 but barely enough seating, commentary impossible to hear if seated at the rear as the boat is driven downstream after the first 30 mins at high speed to a pointless destination. "Scenic riversides and lush bushlands" certainly but noise and vibrations totally detract. Far from relaxing. Suggest cruise be made shorter and more leisurely. Environmentally harmful way to see the beautiful Tamar and historic town foreshore. Unless you're desperate for a "free" muffin and thimble of wine, give it a miss !

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From $72

up to 15 guests

1 Adult