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We are really excited to be part of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in 2025 and I hope you are excited too. We are lucky enough to be able to offer some different options for viewing and enjoying the many on water events and boats in luxurious comfort aboard our own 1948 Historic Tasmanian Motor Cruiser, LaDrone.
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The scheduled cruises aboard ladrone during the festival
Parade of Sail
Departs: 0820 07 Feb 23 from Kettering Public Jetty
Arrives: 1500 In Hobart
Duration: Approx 7 hours
Cost: $340
Adults only cruise
Take a step back in time and enjoy the excitement of cruising alongside the many Tall ships and hundreds of stunning wooden boats attending the festival. There really is a buzz in the air as we kick off the festival in style.
Departing Kettering at approximately 0815-0830, you will cruise up the scenic D'Entrecasteaux channel enjoying a morning tea of baked scones, coffee and tea to arrive at Blinking Billy by 1200 for the start of the parade.
This is where you will enjoy a lunch platter of Huon Valley Produced delights as we weave in and out of the stunning and unique wooden vessels that are participating in the festival.
It's one thing to see the boats tied up at the dock, but seeing them up close under full sail, cruising through the water is something unforgettable.
We are a licenced vessel and will have available for purchase aboard, locally produced wine, cider and beer as well as some non-alcoholic options as well.
To get to Kettering a bus will be available from Hobart to Kettering on the morning, included with your booking(further details on exactly where and when this departs Hobart will be relayed as we find out more, just know that it is definitely happening and included.)
Arrival time back in Hobart will be around 1500 at our berth.
Morning Cruise
Departs: 08, 09 and 10 Feb 23 at 1000-1030
Returns: 1130-1200
Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
Cost: $125
Kids and infants welcome
See the morning's on water events in style, including the 'Derwent Storms Dragon Boat and Hobart Outrigger Rigger Canoe Club Paddle' and the race starts for the 'Derwent World Championships'
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Includes: A snack of Crackers and Huon Valley produced Tapenade and sweet Paste. Lucuston Apple juice available for purchase aboard.
Afternoon Cruise
Departs: 08 and 09 Feb 23 at 1415-1430
Returns: 1545-1600
Duration: Approx 1.5 hours
Cost: $125
Kids and infants welcome
See the afternoon's on water events in style, including the 'Lady Nelson Safety Demonstration' , ' Te Rapunga and Ngataki Rally', 'Ketch Review' and the finishes of the 'Derwent World Championships' races.
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Includes: A snack of Crackers and Huon Valley produced Tapenade and sweet Paste. Huon Valley produced wine, cider or beer available for sale aboard.(also includes non-alcoholic options)
Sunset Cruise
Departs: 08 Feb 23 at 1745
Returns: 1945
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Cost: $165
Adults only cruise
See the conclusion of the Te Rapunga and Ngataki Rally and end your day at the festival with a relaxing sunset cruise on the Derwent River.
Includes: A grazing board of Huon Valley produce, with Bruny island Cheese, Tassal smoked Salmon, sweet paste, Tapenade, sliced apples and crackers.
Huon Valley produced wine, cider or beer available for sale aboard.(also includes non-alcoholic options)
Fireworks Cruise
Departs: 9 Feb 23 at 1945
Returns: 2145
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Cost: $165
Adults only Cruise
With the moon set to be almost full, you will be watching the Fire works amongst the Tall Ships, a very unique sight in this day and age. This cruise will take you out on the Harbour to watch the Fire Works from on the water.
Includes: A grazing board of Huon Valley produce, with Bruny island Cheese, Tassal smoked Salmon, sweet paste, Tapenade, sliced apples and crackers.
Huon Valley produced wine, cider or beer available for sale aboard.(also includes non-alcoholic options)
Admirals Sail
Departs: 10 Feb 23 at 1530
Returns: 1730
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Cost: $165
Kids and infants welcome
The last of the scheduled on water events, this cruise will take you out on the Harbour to be part of the Admirals sail from on the water. Cruise past the regatta ground amongst all the other vessels, as they say goodbye to another great festival and head off home.
Includes: A grazing board of Huon Valley produce, with Bruny island Cheese, Tassal smoked Salmon, sweet paste, Tapenade, sliced apples and crackers.
Huon Valley produced wine, cider or beer available for sale aboard.(also includes non-alcoholic options)
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