Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan
Overview
About
Take a Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Chef Prepared Buffet lunch on the Morning Cruises
- Dedicated on-board guides
- Restroom on board
- Quiet cruising under electric motors while on the Gordon River
- Entry/Admission - Gordon River
- Entry/Admission - Sarah Island
What is not included?
- Drinks, unless you travel on the Premier Upper Deck. Cash bar available on the Main Deck
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Infants are free provided they do not occupy a seat
- Tour is wheelchair accessible on the Main Deck only. Motor scooters are not permitted due to size limitations
- About the boat: Spirit of the Wild features a unique hybrid propulsion system allowing you to cruise quietly on the Gordon River, as well as an environmentally designed hull to ensure minimal impact on the area’s pristine wilderness; inside, the vessel provides an optimal experience for passengers with interpretive facilities with maps, photographs and guidebooks, and plenty of deck space, including a 360° Viewing Deck at the top of the vessel.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 190 travelers
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Itinerary
Strahan River Cruises Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan in Strahan, Australia. This river cruises experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Gordon River
Cruise quietly in World Heritage wilderness aboard Spirit of the Wild, with her electric motors. The tranquility of this experience has to be experienced to be believed. Hear the stories of the river from our dedicated guides and step ashore at Heritage Landing for an interpretive tour of the ancient rain forest. On returning to your vessel, enjoy a Chef-prepared lunch on the river as you cruise for Sarah Island.
Sarah Island
Step ashore at Sarah Island, a place once feared for its reputation as one of the meanest convict penal colonies in Tasmania. Hear the stories of the wild place with a guide who will take you back in time to the tales of hardship, heroes and villains. Sarah Island is a place that balances stunning scenery with a challenging and tangible history.
Gordon River Cruises
Returning to Strahan, enjoy complimentary tastings of local produce in the Gordon River Cruises terminal, as well as the opportunity to browse souvenirs and gifts for home before exploring the magic of the Strahan waterfront.
This concludes the tour.
