Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Overview
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1 hour
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hobart
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.
What‘s Included
2hrs dinner cruise (3-course) one complimentary drink (at least 8 people to run)Check us before book
1 hour cruise on Morning and Afternoon cruise, Light refreshments available for purchasing
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)
Transportation to/from hotels
Hotel pick up & drop off are not available
Options
Lunch Cruise @ 12:15pm
1.5-hour Lunch Cruise with one-course-meal
Breakfast Cruise @ 9:15am
Breakfast
Afternoon Cruise South
Afternoon cruise: One-hour cruise going South route(1.45pm)
Dinner Cruise @6pm
Dinner Cruise @6pm: 2-hour dinner cruise with three-course meal and free wine
The Morning Cruise @ 11am
One-hour cruise going North route
Afternoon Cruise North
Afternoon cruise: One-hour cruise going North route(2.45pm)
Reviews
565 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it
ASIYA U,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful evening cruise with captain Peter(?). Nice harbor views and commentary along with our dinner.
Hour trip up past Derwent Bridge
Kerrie H,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely hourtrip up up to and under Derwent Bridge, turning around and returning to dock. Good commentary along the way.
It was lovely, really...
Lisa M,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was lovely, really enjoyed, the captain and his tour commentary was fantastic, staff were very helpful
Family visit to Hobart
BRIGHAM4,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good trip around the harbour. Host though does talk too much and too loud. Good facilities onboard & very enjoyable. Lovely harbour to view.
Lovely afternoon on the river
Irina K,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great thing to do in Hobart, very smooth running experience. We enjoyed the lunch and the commentary about the sites we were passing by.
Great way to spend an hour in Hobart
NR000005,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely hour cruise along both sides of the harbour as well as a trip under the Tasmanian bridge with commentary all the way though. A different view of places from the water.
Enjoyable
juliet w,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable .very informative. commentary Lovely lunch* .........................................
We had a very nice family...
Mahbubul A,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very nice family trip on board on the Derwent river cruise. Thanks to the Captain of the Ship, and his commentary in & around the area is excellent.
A good trip around the...
Bill L,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A good trip around the Derwent river close to Hobart CBD. Informative commentary. Saw a Sydney to Hobart yacht cross the line. Toot toot.
Great little cruise.
Tina H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great little morning one hour cruise. Not too busy. Plenty of space. Very comfortable and the weather was perfect. Very affordable.
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