6Hr World Heritage Morning Cruise (Upper Deck Centre)

This Gordon River cruise transforms a simple sightseeing trip into a full-day adventure through the heart of Tasmania's rugged west coast. Over six enjoyable hours, you'll cruise across Macquarie Harbour, venture deep into a UNESCO World Heritage listed wilderness, uncover fascinating stories from the region's past and enjoy fresh local food along the way. 

Take your seat on the Upper Deck Centre of the boat, and the scale of what you're sailing into becomes immediately clear. Positioned above the main deck, you'll enjoy broader, more open sightlines across Macquarie Harbour and a perspective that makes the wilderness feel even more immense. Step out onto the open-air decks at any point. The whole vessel is yours to move through; but with this seat, you have a vantage point that takes it one notch up. 

What you will see with World Heritage Cruises:

Hells Gates: From the upper deck, you can see on full display the narrow, weathered passage where the Southern Ocean pushes through into Macquarie Harbour. Convicts transported on ships from the mainland named this channel Hells Gates, knowing it marked the entry into their hellish life on earth. 

Liberty Point: The aquaculture farms lie in the cold, clear water below.  Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout are raised in conditions that very few places on earth can replicate. And this will find its way to your plate during lunch… that’s as fresh and Tasmanian as it gets.

Sarah Island: The catamaran docks at Sarah Island and you go ashore to explore Australia's most punishing convict settlement. It existed before Port Arthur came into being, and your guides will take you through the haunting stories that turned into a success story far stranger and more compelling than its reputation.

Gordon River: Cruising deep into the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, the upper deck delivers sweeping views of the snaking river ahead and a wilderness that feels genuinely untouched. 

Heritage Landing: At this pitstop, you get to walk among Huon Pines on a quiet rainforest boardwalk, with ancient trees standing in a silence as you enjoy the wildness of this landscape. 

Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch delivered to your Upper Deck seat, showcasing the best seasonal produce Tasmania has to offer. Drinks and refreshments are available for purchase at the cash bar onboard for your convenience. Strahan Wharf comes back into view by 3:00pm, but the vistas that have captured your mind’s eye stay with you long after you’re back. 

NOTE: Evening Departures (Dec–Jan): Additional evening departures operate during the peak season. Choose your departure at the time of booking.