Our Cruises
Morning Tea on the River
Relaxing Afternoon River Cruise
Relaxing Afternoon River Cruise
Arrival: 10.15 am
Departs: 10.30 am
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $85.00
Our beautiful fully enclosed cabin is perfect for all conditions on the river, not to mention the superb spacious and comfortable seating arrangements. On a nice sunny day we also have a safe and roomy back deck to soak up the sun.
For this intimate cruise we will start
Arrival: 10.15 am
Departs: 10.30 am
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $85.00
Our beautiful fully enclosed cabin is perfect for all conditions on the river, not to mention the superb spacious and comfortable seating arrangements. On a nice sunny day we also have a safe and roomy back deck to soak up the sun.
For this intimate cruise we will start at the private dock at Heriots Point Vineyard, make our way up the river towards the Historic township of Franklin observing and discovering the absolutely gorgeous natural and man made scenery and rich history of the area as we go.
On board we will have a warm drink provided, along with scones freshly baked that morning by Franks Cider House Cafe.
Relaxing Afternoon River Cruise
Relaxing Afternoon River Cruise
Relaxing Afternoon River Cruise
Arrival: 1.45 pm
Departs: 2 pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $95.00
After a short brief from the crew we will depart and glide up the beautiful Huon River towards the Historic township of Franklin exploring the history of the area as we go and enjoying a local Huon Valley produced tasting board (purchased as an optional extra).
This cruise is s
Arrival: 1.45 pm
Departs: 2 pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $95.00
After a short brief from the crew we will depart and glide up the beautiful Huon River towards the Historic township of Franklin exploring the history of the area as we go and enjoying a local Huon Valley produced tasting board (purchased as an optional extra).
This cruise is set to inspire you to imagine a life on the water and get a glimpse of the rich history of the area, the people and the fantastic wooden boats that inhabit the waterways of the Huon Valley.
Cellar door wine tasting from Heriots Point Vineyard on weekends or via appointment through the vineyard itself.
We now sell locally produced alcoholic drinks such as Wine, Beer and Cider. Non alcoholic options are also available for purchase on the boat.
Bookings are essential on our cruises as there are limited available spaces and as we are at a private dock, we don’t accept walk in passengers.
Private Charter
Relaxing Afternoon River Cruise
Private Charter
Arrival: as requested
Departs: as requested
Duration: as requested
Price: as quoted
Imagine ending the year in style, cruising down the river with your workmates, while sipping on a local wine or cider and snacking on an assortment of local produce made in Tasmania.
Maybe a private romantic sunset cruise past your favourite spot on the riv
Arrival: as requested
Departs: as requested
Duration: as requested
Price: as quoted
Imagine ending the year in style, cruising down the river with your workmates, while sipping on a local wine or cider and snacking on an assortment of local produce made in Tasmania.
Maybe a private romantic sunset cruise past your favourite spot on the river to celebrate your wedding anniversary is more your thing. Or maybe you want to arrive at your wedding at the beautiful Heriots Point Vineyard by water on board our stunning vessel.
What better way to celebrate your birthday than a catered for cruise up and down the Huon River with all your closest mates?
We also have the option to go further abroad in the sheltered waters of Southern Tasmania.
If you have a function or chartered cruise you would like to discuss. Send us an email or call now.
Video
Check out this great video
Gallery
Reviews
About Us
Our Story
After spending two and a half years living aboard and sailing the East coast of Australia. We fell in love with a life on the water. Our family moved to Tasmania for Taylor (The Skipper) to chase his passion of boats, especially wooden boats! Taylor was a successful applicant of the one year Shipwrights course at the Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin, Tasmania. He has also had experience working on a 5 star ferry service in the Tropical Whitsundays going between Hayman Island and Hamilton Island.
While enjoying a drive south of Franklin, we stopped at Heriots Point Vineyard in 2021 to taste their magnificent Pinot's on offer and there was La Drone sitting at the dock in a ray of sunshine. We asked if we could have a look and as soon as we stepped aboard, we knew she was perfect, she was just about to go on the market and was in commercial survey. La Drone stole our hearts and we knew she was our next big step, owning a charter boat.
This seemed like a fated visit as it was an opportunity we have talked about for a good few years now, and a historic wooden boat as well. Well, we couldn't resist and bought the 1948 Tasmanian built motor cruiser to help keep wooden boats alive and showcase the beautiful area we live in.
La Drone
La Drone was built in 1948 on the Tamar River, Launceston, Tasmania. She is a 38ft motor cruiser/ passenger ferry and has worked and lived her whole life in Tasmania making her a historic vessel worthy of being published in the book 'Those that Survive'.
She is in commercial survey and is able to carry 12 passengers, with a draft of 0.9m and a spacious all weather enclosed cabin and open aft deck all make her perfect for intimate cruises up the Huon River.
Her home base has been in the Huon River for over 10 years at the Heriots Point Vineyard and is the perfect stop to escape and take in the natural beauty Tasmania has on offer.
Want to know more about our exciting Plans for the future?
Contact Us
Send us a message with any comments, questions, or scheduling concerns. We will get back to you soon!
Huon River Cruises
3883 Huon Highway, Castle Forbes Bay, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 0422 958 213 Email: Info@huonrivercruises.com.au
DIRECTIONS
To find our location
Continue south past Franklin along the Huon Highway. You will travel for approximately 5 minutes and you will see a sign for Fleurtys Rd JCN 300m. At the junction as you are in the bend turn left towards the water and you can't miss us. There will be signed parking for Huon River Cruise Passenger within the Heriots Point property.
Our Community
Heriots Point Vineyard
Franks Cider House and Cafe
Franks Cider House and Cafe
Producer of some of the best Pinot and white wines in Tasmania, Heriots Point Vineyard is set directly on the gorgeous Huon River.
With a Cellar Door open on weekends and by appointment a tasting is a must.
Not only will you enjoy the great wine but you will be amongst the backdrop of the vineyard itself and looking out at an absolutely stunning section of the river.
Franks Cider House and Cafe
Franks Cider House and Cafe
Franks Cider House and Cafe
The Supplier of our morning cruise scones and local ciders, Franks is a must stop if you are passing through Franklin.
Taste the many ciders they produce, enjoy a delicious meal in the cafe or do a tour of the orchard.
Franks is a perfect way to spend a morning or lunch, planning your trip to the Huon Valley and Far South.
Belle's Bounty
Bruny Island Cheese
Bruny Island Cheese
Belle's Bounty strives to showcase some of the Huon Valley's quality produce within a range of products - some unique and others done before but this time with a Tasmanian twist.
Their initial range of products includes, pastes, spreads and seasonings
Bruny Island Cheese
Bruny Island Cheese
Bruny Island Cheese
Founded by Nick Haddow in 2003, Bruny Island Cheese Co.
We purchase the cheese from Glen Huon Dairy Co. Where the cows are raised to maximising animal welfare and milk quality.
Copyright © 2022 Huon River Cruises - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.
.JPG/:/cr=t:20.77%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:48.3%25/rs=w:515,h:235,cg:true)