Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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
Afternoon Cruise South
Afternoon cruise: One-hour cruise going South route(1.45pm)
Lunch Cruise @ 12:15pm
1.5-hour Lunch Cruise with one-course-meal
Dinner Cruise @6pm
Dinner Cruise @6pm: 2-hour dinner cruise with three-course meal and free wine
Afternoon Cruise North
Afternoon cruise: One-hour cruise going North route(2.45pm)
The Morning Cruise @ 11am
One-hour cruise going North route
Breakfast Cruise @ 9:15am
Breakfast
Reviews
595 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
See Hobnart from a different angle
Neil W,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Avery pleasant way to spend an hour or so seeing Hobart from a different angle. Interesting commentary throughout and the lunch option was a good option to take. Would recommend doing this tour.
Staff
SusanKathleen G,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly staff ... only too happy to lend a hand or provide information Captains commentary informative and at times entertaining
Fantastic value for money.
Curiosity10776,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Lunch cruise was excellent. The food was delicious, the commentary was fantastic and a highlight. Such a pleasant and fun way to hear and see the history of the River and Hobart giving a rich perspective of significant sites from the water. would highly recommend this experience. Cheers and Thank you from Sabina and Patty Hayes
Lunchtime cruise - lovely way to spend a few hours with well cooked schnitzel and a few tales!
hueyl2026,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lunchtime cruise - lovely way to spend a few hours with well cooked schnitzel and a few tales!
So so
Gary L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Just okay. Food was “okay” some in the group thought it was fine and some it was so so. The audio was a bit out of sync with the sites we went by.
Very informative with...
Richard F,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative with excellent narrator Although it was raining it was very enjoyable and a really good introduction to Honart
Winning
seetheworld881,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend a hours looking at Hobart from the water. Cross the Sydney to Hobart finishing line without the sea sickness! Captain was entertaining and you got a little bit of history in relaxed way. Make sure you try the Scallop pie!
Good Food and wine, Commentary needs sorting
K5525YYjim,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The food and drink were good however the commentary was lacking. There were long gaps during when nothing was said. If something isn't to be seen of interest ashore then the commentary should give us other interesting facts / information about Hobart. I have been on Sightseeing bus tours and the commentary is far more fulfilling.
Beautiful Hobart
Vicki C,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a relaxing tour made better by a warm hearted group of fellow travellers who invited me to sit with them. The random acts of kindness can make life and travel so much more enjoyable.
Great value
Debbie E,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our 2nd cruise with this company. Previously took the afternoon cruise, this time the lunch cruise. From booking to cruising it was a great experience. Lunch was very good - salmon was cooked well. What makes these tours so good is the live commentary- fun & very informative!!! Great value for money!
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