World Heritage Cruises, Tasmania, Australia

5nameerfud 5:00 PM Mar 7, 2023

Exceptional day on the water
Such a fantastic day. From the outset it was First Class. Seating was allocated to begin the day, however, then there was freedom to every part of the vessel including the bridge. The narrative throughout the day was informative and interesting. Supplemented by back stories on screen and narrated in a conversational style. We visited the extensive salmon and trout farms and saw seals frolicking and lazing around. Then to the infamous Hell’s Gate entrance to Macquarie Harbour and the old light stations. Next was Sarah Island old convict settlement with an excellent animated (however real live performance) narrative by well informed guides. Back into the harbour and beautiful cruising on this luxury vessel to the entrance of the Gordon World Heritage Park and waterway. We gently cruised through this wilderness. This was a spiritual and emotional journey revisiting the horrors of what it may have become if the dam had been allowed to envelope and swallow up the whole region. A walk on the wild was included. A magnificent healthy local lunch complemented all the activities of the day. This was an excellent investment of time. An absolute MUST for anyone contemplating this extraordinary corner of the world. At the end of the journey we were able to see a working saw mill. A great day

5Craig M 5:00 PM Feb 9, 2021

A group excursion
I guess this is why most people visit Strahan is to do the Gordon River Cruise and if you jump on World Heritage Cruises you wont be disappointed,. The boat is well maintained, new and the crew friendly and well trained. Lunch is good and individually served because of COVID (seating was also socially distanced). That is the boat. The itinerary is equally good with a visit to Hell's Gate, Sarah Island where you get off and taken on an interesting walking tour and finally the boardwalk up the river. The commentary from the open bridge is knowledgeable, humorous and has enough breaks to not be overpowering. Being a locally owned, family (generations in Strahan) is another plus.