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River Derwent Day Sail

Kings Pier Marina in the heart of Sullivans Cove, near Constitution Dock

Boarding

09:45

Departure

10:00

Return

16:00

Cruise Inclusions

Delectable Tasmanian lunch
A glass of wine or Tasmanian beer
Complimentary water and soft drinks
Water activities (if weather permits)

Cruise Menu

Tasmanian lunch

Cruise Beverages

A complimentary glass of wine or Tasmanian Beer
Fully-licensed bar on board

Cruise Highlights & Points of Interest

6hr 15min sightseeing cruise on a luxury Catalina 42ft sailing boat
Spectacular views of Hobart city, Battery Point and more
Swimming, snorkeling, beach combing or fishing (if weather permits)
Delicious lunch with wine or beer

Cruise Additional Information

If we need to cancel for any reason we will make every effort to reschedule your trip or provide a full refund
Every effort will be made to ensure that you have a safe and memorable sail and we look forward to welcoming you as a guest
As with all water activities, sailing, snorkelling, swimming etc, all contain an element of risk. It should be understood that participation in these activities is your decision and at your risk
In the interests of your safety, we may order a change in the itinerary: decide whether or not conditions are safe to make a passage and whether this should be under power or sail
We will not be liable in any way if these changes are made. You must follow the instructions of our staff at all times
Our staff are trained to make sure you have a safe trip, therefore immediate and thorough follow up of our staff's instructions to you is required at all times
In the case of not following our safety procedures we may decide to immediately terminate your trip
For your safety and the comfort of others, please do not smoke on board
Please provide notice of cancellation or changes to your booking in writing (via email). For cancellations made more than 28 days prior to the trip, booking funds will be refunded less a 20% cancellation fee. For cancellations made less than 28 days and more than 7 days prior to the trip, booking funds will be refunded less a 50% cancellation fee. For cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the trip, no refund will be given, however the reservation may be rescheduled subject to availability. Guests are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance to cater for unforeseen circumstances
Trips need a minimum of 2 passengers to confirm departure; we will endeavour to meet our minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met and it is necessary to cancel a trip, we will refund full payment or provide an alternative date to your satisfaction

Website Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions set out the terms on which you (on behalf of yourself and any person on whose behalf you are booking, together "you" or "your") book through Australian Cruise Group Pty Ltd ABN 89 152 554 302 (referred to as, we, us and our, in these Terms and Conditions) for all bookings, reservations, products and cruises operated by us including Sydney Showboats, Magistic Cruises, Cruising Restaurants of Sydney, Magistic Events, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
At the time of booking a cruise, you must pay for it in full. Once booked and paid for, all cruise tickets may be transferred at our discretion. Any requests to transfer a booking to another date or time must be made 72 hours prior to the cruise time, are subject to availability in the class and any promotional price of your booking and will incur a $10 transfer fee for each time a request is made. If in our discretion we agree to any transfers to a different class or promotional price, you must pay the difference between the original booked price and the price of any transferred booking. No agreement will arise between you and us until we have received payment at the time of booking in accordance with this clause. All group bookings and private charters require a 25% deposit in order to confirm the booking and full payment and confirmation is required 7 days prior to the cruise date.
Please note that whilst we are delighted to welcome well-behaved children on board our vessels/cruising restaurants (excluding Clearview boats), we do not provide high chairs due to safety reasons. If you have infants, like an airline, you must book and pay the relevant price and declare at time of booking, as they must be included in the manifest. If infants are booked, we will facilitate extra space for stroller or pram on request.
All cruise fares are quoted in Australian Dollars and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
We reserve the right, if we consider necessary (for example, due to mechanical breakdown, for safety reasons or weather conditions), to substitute vessels without notice (including any vessels of a third party), deviate from a vessels advertised route, change any menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare. We will endeavour to provide a similar quality vessel, route, menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare (as the case may be) in these circumstances. In such circumstances, we will not be liable for your direct or indirect loss, or to refund any fares or portions of fares, nor will we be liable for any other damage, loss, expense, loss of time, disappointment, inconvenience, or any other consequential loss suffered by you.
Most of our menus are prepared in our galleys on board the vessels. Due to the high volume of demand on the catering team it will not always be possible to change a particular menu item to suit your requirements. Where possible, we will try and accommodate your special requests to vary certain ingredients in the menu item. However, we cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make your own decisions on selecting meals. Our staff’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. In exceptional circumstances, with our prior written consent you (or one of your guests) may bring your own meal.
Our cruises operate on busy waterways and are subject to the risks and perils of cruising on such waterways including loss, damage and injury arising out of or in connection with changing tidal and weather conditions and the navigation of other craft. To the extent permissible by law, we will not be responsible in tort, contract or otherwise for any loss or damage arising out of injury or death sustained by you or any other passenger, howsoever arising and whether or not arising as a result of our negligence or failure to render due care and skill. You enter into this agreement and book and travel on our cruises at your own risk. If however any guarantees, terms, conditions or warranties are implied into this agreement by any law of the Commonwealth or New South Wales, the exclusion of which would contravene that law or cause part or all of this clause to be void, then to the extent permissible by law:

(a) We exclude all other guarantees, terms, conditions and warranties; and
(b) Our liability for breach of such guarantee, term, condition or warranty is limited to the supply of the relevant cruise again or the cost of re-supplying the cruise.
We exclude all liability for any loss or damage to clothing or personal items/belongings howsoever arising and whether or not our liability arises in tort, contract or otherwise.
Some of the tours, products and cruises we operate may be considered dangerous and you should be aware of the risks involved before participating, which may include injury or death. Where the tours, products and cruises include activities that could be considered dangerous, you assume all of the inherent risks which are applicable to those activities. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude you from participating in activities and you are responsible for confirming your ability to participate. You must use caution when participating in activities and inform us of any medical or other conditions.
It is a condition of this agreement that any claim for loss or damage must be notified to us in writing within seven (7) days from the day the cruise finishes, and any court action, suit or proceeding must be brought no later than one (1) year from the same day. If you fail to comply with either of these conditions, we will be forever discharged from all claims, suits, actions and/or proceedings relating to or arising out of or in any way connected with the cruise and we will be discharged from all liability whatsoever, including any liability for negligence.
We may contract or arrange for third parties to provide the whole or part of the cruise and any related services to you. You must not bring any claims or actions against such third parties. If you bring such a claim or action in breach of this agreement, you agree to indemnify us and the person against whom the claim or action is made against the consequences of that claim or action. You agree that in entering into this agreement, we are acting as the agent of and trustee for each of our employees, officers, agents and subcontractors, and each of these persons is deemed to be a party to the contract for the purpose of entitling each of them to enforce, have the benefit of and rely upon these Terms and Conditions.
You must not bring any alcohol or illegal substances onto the vessel. We reserve the right to refuse you entry to the vessel, or to require you to disembark from the vessel, including due to your intoxication or for the safety of other passengers or the vessel.
This agreement is to be governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws in force in New South Wales. Any action, claim, suit or proceeding arising out of or connected in any way with this agreement or the cruise will only be brought in the Courts of New South Wales.
If any of these provisions are unenforceable, this shall not affect the enforceability of any other part of the provision or any other provision. In the event of inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any other terms, these Terms and Conditions will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. No waiver or variation of this agreement will have binding effect unless such waiver or agreement is in writing and signed by us.

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$255

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$210

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River Derwent Day Sail

Indulge in delightful views of Hobart city, catch sight of whales & dolphins, go swimming, fishing or snorkeling and enjoy a delicious Tasmanian lunch topped with a glass of wine or beer while cruising over the pristine Derwent River on board a well sought-after cruise.

The 6hr 15min cruise beginning from Kings Pier Marina ensures a full-fledge sightseeing experience beginning from the historic waterfront of Battery Point to the striking Alum Cliffs. This splendid Derwent River cruise under the command of seasoned skipper and amiable crew takes you South along the secluded beaches letting you enjoy roving views of the stately homes. Depending on the season you may come across migrating whales, dolphins, seabirds and even seals. Oggle upon the historic Shot Tower that reflects the contemporary architecture of Taroona and Sandy Bay before anchoring at a tranquil bay to savour an amazing Tasmanian lunch. You will have the opportunity to enjoy certain water activities like swimming, snorkeling or fishing depending on the weather conditions. Sunbath on our spacious deck or enjoy the thrill of sailing by joining the crew for hoisting the sails as we return to Kings Pier Marina down the Eastern shore following the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race route.

Enjoy this rewarding sightseeing cruise bestowing delectable lunch, complimentary soft drinks, water activities and much more.