Cataract Gorge Discovery Cruise: A Historical Journey Through Launceston's Riverfront

Embark on a historical journey through Launceston’s riverfront on the Cataract Gorge Discovery Cruise. Explore charming riverfront communities, vineyards, and historical districts while enjoying breathtaking views of the Tamar Valley.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
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 Launceston’s riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a magical journey through Cataract Gorge and along the riverfront district of Launceston. Travel northwards past the Tamar Island, the historical St Mathias Church and the renowned Rosevears Pub. Witness the diverse tapestry of life as you sail past idyllic riverfront communities, expansive vineyards and bustling farms, all the way to the…

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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Pamela_o
Mar 14, 2026
Highly recommended Tamar River cruise - This was a great cruise on the Tamar River. We were lucky with the weather, sunny and warm. Good commentary and delicious muffins to accompany our afternoon coffee. Added bonus was a wine and beer tasting.
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Gwyneth_w
Feb 21, 2026
Beautiful cruise along... - Beautiful cruise along the Tamar River with helpful commentary to understand the area. Crew were friendly and the refreshments were good.
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Michelle_h
Feb 21, 2026
Interesting and enjoyable cruise on the Tamar - The boat captain was very knowledgeable and gave great commentary. The cabin staff were friendly. Afternoon tea was provided and some wine tasting, too.
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Jennifer_b
Oct 20, 2025
View of Launceston on the estuary. - We were going on the 2.5 hours trip but they upgraded us to 4 hour luncheon. It was a great trip. The captain was very knowledgeable with local information. Morning Tea and Lunch was delicious. Great way to see Launceston.
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Janetsu595hk
Mar 26, 2025
Great cruise. - We really enjoyed this cruise. The captain was very knowledgeable and informative. The views were great and the boat was very comfortable.
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Sandradx3024lm
Feb 5, 2025
cataract gorge cruise - we did the morning cruise. it left on time and the commentary was very informal and entertaining. i would certainly recommend it
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Fearless64537082374
Jan 26, 2025
Well worth doing. Amazung - Absolutely amazing. Wish it went for longer. Commentary was great, afternoon tea delicious. Wine tasting was a pleasant surprise.
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Starz
May 1, 2023
Launceston from the river. - A lovely afternoon. Great commentary on the way up the river by our skipper and a beautiful sunset return back to port.
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Farrj
Mar 13, 2023
A great way to explore the beautiful Tamar River! - This was the second time we have been on this cruise, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience once again. The cruise was on a Cabin Cruiser with lower and upper decks and outside viewing areas, and took 2.5 hours in total. The captain gave a very interesting commentary on the outward leg of the journey, and on the return journey tea, coffee and cakes were served along with a wine and beer tasting, and a pay bar. The last part of the cruise includes a trip up the beautiful Cataract Gorge. A really wonderful way to spend the afternoon and see some beautiful parts of the Tamar Valley.
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Deb0rahqs
Dec 14, 2024
Cataract cruise - The cruise we booked is not the 1 we ended up with. We enjoyed the cruise we ended up with & any problems were resolved very quickly
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From $88
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).