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      Cruises The Gordon River With The Family Owned And Operated Company

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      Whether you choose to fly or cruise to Tasmania, be sure to cruise within Tasmania!

      Tasmania Cruises Offers a mix of history, stunning scenery and wonderful hospitality.

      About Us Harry Grining and his brother took their first paying passengers into the Gordon River more than 100 years ago. Five generations on, the Grinings continue their century - old family tradition, adding a wealth of local knowledge to the mystery and serenity of this special place. Settlers and Pioneers The Grining's were among the settlers of the fledgling port of Strahan on Tasmania's West Coast and pioneered tourist cruises into the mighty Gordon River in 1896 - beginning a family tradition which to date spans more than 100 years and five generations. Services We Offer See some of Australia's oldest convict ruins on Sarah Island, a settlement which pre - dates Port Arthur by decades. Created to put the 'fear of God' into the convicts of Van Diemen's Land, this tiny outpost of 18th Century British penal history hides a fascinating tale of human triumph over adversity, brought vividly to life by expert guides; Hear the intriguing story of Macquarie Harbour and its settlement; Passage through Hells Gates the narrow entrance to Macquarie Harbour named by the convicts on their way to Sarah Island; See high - tech aquaculture where hundreds of thousands of Tasmania's famous Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout are farmed;Click here for more! Customer Testimonials To Guy, Sarah (1) and Sarah (2), On behalf of Chris, Katie and I, I want to Thank you for arranging a great day on the water when we were in Strahan last month. I now understand why Macquarie Harbour, Sarah Island and the Gordon River are in the 'must see' category for visitors to Strahan. It was nice to experience this at a leisurely pace, accompanied by your hospitality and fine fare. Thank you once again for helping us experience one of the West Coast's most important tourist features. Phil Souter - Tourism, Sport and Recreation. Why Choose Us? Click here to see our awards!

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      How many nautical miles does the boat cover on this cruise?

      65 nautical miles, approx 120 klm. Macquarie Harbour is 3 times the size of Sydney Harbour and to put this into context, it is 40km from Strahan to the mouth of The Gordon River.


      Is there a surcharge for credit card payments?

      There are no additional fees when paying with a credit card. We have EFTPOS available on the boat however this service does not work throughout the cruise so it is advisable to take some cash on the cruise if you wish to purchase any additional snacks or drinks.


      Are family tickets available?

      Yes absolutely, we have great discounted family rates to make it an affordable and enjoyable experience for travelling families. Family tickets are for 2 adults and up to 3 children.


      Reviews

      Craig L.

      05/12/2014

      My family and I went on this cruise in April 2014 and it was a fantastic experience. We had great weather and were were even able to go out the amazing H***s Gates into the Southern Ocean. The commentary is always interesting and informative. The guides on the tour of Sarah Island (former convict settlement) were entertaining and are the same actors in the play that is put on every night in Strahan (also highly recommended). You can tell the difference when you are being looked after a family business that cares. The boat is very well designed and impeccably clean and comfortable. You can also go to any section of the boat as well as having your own seat for the day. The Franklin river is just a beautiful place to be. Lunch was delicious - lots of fresh smoked salmon and plenty for everyone. The best boat trip I have ever done in Australia.