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4Hr Tamar River Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise

4.5 based on all time ratings

Join this special 4-hour luncheon cruise to fully appreciate the local precincts and historic sites on the banks of Launceston’s Tamar River. Departing from the Home Point, your cruise sails through the Seaport precinct into the scenic expanse of the river, offering you the ultimate opportunity to experience Launceston’s renowned Tamar Valley and the Cataract Gorge!   You will be treated to exceptional views of the beautiful Tamar Island, historical buildings, award-winning vineyards, heritage homesteads, orchards and riverside farms, and quaint waterfront communities. Keep an eye out for the river wildlife of Launceston, as your cruise navigates through the natural inlets and protected coves, which are known to be the home of thousands of native waterbirds!   The cruise continues past Tamar Island and up to the Batman Bridge, where you can enjoy unparalleled views of the notable attraction, from the waters! The Tamar Valley is rife with history; you will hear lively tales about the area, its gold diggers, explorers, and bushrangers!    This premium luncheon cruise also includes a light lunch, fresh fruit selection, a delicious Tasmanian cheese platter, and freshly brewed tea and coffee. The crew will also invite you to sample local wines and beers!   With two levels, open outer decks, and spacious lounges throughout, this is one of the best Tamar River cruises to explore the enchanting natural beauty of Tasmania! Book now!

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Departure Location End of Home Point Parade, Launceston

Boards 09:30

Departs 10:00

Returns 14:00

• 4hr scenic luncheon cruise on Tamar River
• Cruise on ‘The Tamar Odyssey,’ a catamaran offering lounge-style seating and spacious decks
• Includes morning tea, a light lunch, unlimited tea and coffee, Tasmanian cheese platter & fresh fruits
• Offers Tasmanian beer and wine tasting
• See the Batman Bridge, Tamar Valley, Cataract Gorge, Windermere Church, Whirlpool Reach etc.
• Look out for native wildlife – white-bellied sea eagles and fur seals
• Opportunity to sit with the Skipper in the wheelhouse
• Enjoy informative commentary throughout the cruise

Tea, coffee, fruit cake, muffins, biscuits, a light lunch with a Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter

Beverage Package

Tea, coffee Local beer and wine tasting

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This cruise is wheelchair accessible

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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Morning tea (All Buffet style)
• Beverages Tea & Coffee only Self Serve
• Lunch including a cheese Platter (All Buffet style)
• Wine tasting Served by staff
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Drinks Cordial
• Hotel pickup and drop-of
• Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania Departure Point: Cruise Terminal located at the end of Home Point Parade  Launceston Address: Cruise Terminal located at the end of Home Point Parade  Launceston
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

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Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; churches, pubs and significant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms, to the notable Batman Bridge. The Tamar Valley is steeped with romance and studded with bushrangers, explorers and tales of gold diggers. Australia's longest navigable estuarine river has many natural coves and protected inlets provide sanctuary for thousands of native water birds which can only be seen on the river.

Activity location

• Home Point Cruise Terminal,
• 7250, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

• Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
• Sat, Apr 13 -
• Sun, Apr 14 -
• Mon, Apr 15 $105
• Tue, Apr 16 -
• Wed, Apr 17 $105
• Thu, Apr 18 -
• Fri, Apr 19 -
• Sat, Apr 20 $105
• Sun, Apr 21 -
• Mon, Apr 22 $105
• Tue, Apr 23 -
• Wed, Apr 24 $105
• Thu, Apr 25 -
• Fri, Apr 26 -
• Sat, Apr 27 $105
• Activity duration is 4 hours 4h 4h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Beverages Tea & Coffee only Self Serve
• What's included What's included GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• What's included What's included Morning tea (All Buffet style)
• What's included What's included Wine tasting Served by staff
• What's included What's included Lunch including a cheese Platter (All Buffet style)
• What's excluded What's excluded Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• What's excluded What's excluded Drinks Cordial
• What's excluded What's excluded Hotel pickup and drop-of

Know before you book

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

About this experience.

• Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
• Suitable for 1-15 Participants
• Small Group Tour
• Guided Experience
• Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge
• Experience the rich diversity of life
• Sample Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter
• Enjoy small Tasmanian beer and wine tasting
• Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the cruise
• GST (goods and services tax)
• Beverages Tea & Coffee only Self Serve
• Morning tea (All Buffet style)
• Wine tasting Served by staff
• Lunch including a cheese Platter (All Buffet style)

Not included

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Drinks Cordial
• Hotel pickup and drop-of

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This is a 4 hour cruise departing at 10.00am  on a Monday Wednesday and Saturday.  Operates from September 1 thru to May 31  on the  all weather vessel,  the Tamar Odyssey.  Included  in the cruise is morning tea (Muffins  Fruit Cake  and Sweet biscuits), light lunch, Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter, small Tasmanian beer and wine tasting, unlimited tea and coffee and commentary throughout the cruise. (Please advise of any special dietary requirements at time of booking) Guests need to arrive at the Home Point Cruise terminal by 9.30am for a 9.45am boarding. This cruise is wheelchair accessible. This cruise includes  sailing  into the magical Cataract Gorge.

Additional information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

• GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Morning tea (All Buffet style)
• Beverages Tea & Coffee only Self Serve
• Lunch including a cheese Platter (All Buffet style)
• Wine tasting Served by staff
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Drinks Cordial
• Hotel pickup and drop-of
• Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania Departure Point: Cruise Terminal located at the end of Home Point Parade  Launceston Address: Cruise Terminal located at the end of Home Point Parade  Launceston
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• You'll start at Launceston See departure details
• 1 Tamar River Cruises Stop: 4 hours This is a 4 hour cruise departing at 10.00am  on a Monday Wednesday and Saturday.  Operates from September 1 thru to May 31  on the  all weather vessel,  the Tamar Odyssey.  Included  in the cruise is morning tea (Muffins  Fruit Cake  and Sweet biscuits), light lunch, Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter, small Tasmanian beer and wine tasting, unlimited tea and coffee and commentary throughout the cruise. (Please advise of any special dietary requirements at time of booking) Guests need to arrive at the Home Point Cruise terminal by 9.30am for a 9.45am boarding. This cruise is wheelchair accessible. This cruise includes  sailing  into the magical Cataract Gorge. Read more
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• oclynn1 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour Interesting tour to see the gorge and learn a bit about the area, the river, the city. Nice thing to do as alternative to walking the gorge. Read more Written 11 April 2024
• 443suzj 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles A Cruise without Any Commentary Date of Cruise: 31 March 2024 We thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise, taking in the breathtaking views along the river and the Cataract Gorge. However, we were disappointed that our skipper did not give any commentary at all after he welcomed all of us on board. It would have been very informative to know the different places that we cruised by along the way as well as any other interesting information about the Gorge. ☹️😞😔 Read more Written 31 March 2024
• Helen L 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cataract Gorge Well worth the money. A very informative journey. Good value for money. We were 4 adults and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• jeanettemU1367BH 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Day out Day trip was excellent boat not overfull and captain very informative and knowledgeable on the gorge and river areas. Boat on time and was a very relaxing hour on the water. Highly recommend the hour Boat trip Read more Written 10 March 2024
• Lendanear 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Good, inexpensive, interesting cruise. Nice cruise. Good value and the cruise captain was knowledgeable about the area. Informative. We were appreciative of the company as they held the cruise for a few minutes because we were a little late due to traffic. On the down side, the cruise was full when we arrived so people had to sit outside. No big deal though. Read more Written 1 March 2024
• gwendelineb2020 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Cruising Cataract Gorge Currents The river cruise offered an overall average experience. I opted for this trip to give my partner a break from driving, and while the river cruise wasn't exceptional, it was decent. However, the true standout moments were found at the remarkable Cataract Gorge and the historic old bridge. They were the clear highlights of our trip. Read more Written 17 January 2024
• L4199QWsandib 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Dissapointed Beautiful view of the Launceston area but unfortunately our tour guide didn't have much to say & we didn't learn anything about the Cataract Gorge. He was too busy chatting with some other guest on board & there was no goodbye or thankyou as he was still chatting to the same guests. We come on these type of river cruises to learn a bit about the area we are visiting & we learnt nothing on this one so very disappointing. Also heard some other guests saying the same thing as we came off. Read more Written 27 December 2023
• JoelK382 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A nice river cruise on the Tamar River and into the Cataract River Gorge We went on the Lady Launceston and really enjoyed the Captain's talk on the Tamar River and the environs. We also navigated into the Cataract Gorge and it was a beautiful site to see. All in all a very pleasant outing. Read more Written 23 December 2023
• annemareem2023 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth it! Great commentary and beautiful views. Well worth the $40 per person. Useful advice on a trip up to the First Basin as well. Read more Written 3 December 2023
• stubbsp08 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A cruise to remember Really enjoyed this fabulous river cruise of Tamar Valley and Cataract Gorge. The crew were amazing and Captain Callum has a wealth of knowledge about the local area. Service on board was exceptional. Abundance of food and local wine / beer tasting an added treat. Cannot recommend more highly. Read more Written 8 November 2023
• cmonon 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth it A very relaxed and informative cruise , Plenty of opportunities to get some great photos. Impressive sailibg abilities from the captain Read more Written 6 November 2023
• mariamG8194ZY 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Picturesque. Nice sunny day and the views were fantastic. The river side had some interesting sights like the Peppers Silo Hotel and rock formation was very roughed. Read more Written 29 October 2023
• 523juliad 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Cruising the Tamar We took the 50 minute cruise and loved it. We went early and there was only 6 people of which, we were 4, so it felt like we were on a private tour. Captain was friendly and informative. I would like to come back and do one of the longer trips Read more Written 26 October 2023
• Alison S 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful morning activity while in Launceston. We were greeted by the Skipper and Tour Guide on the Wharf. Down ramp onto Vessel where we were given Safety Instructions. Introduced to Assistant and other members of the Cruise attendees. Free to roam up, down or around the Vessel once it began its course. Exciting up on the bow whilst heading to the Cataract Gorge. Interesting hearing the history of the Bridges across the Gorge and seeing the old Victorian Homes on the hillside adjacent to the river. Most pleasant inside, out of the wind listening to the commentary and seeing all the scenery on either side of the River, when heading downstream. Morning Tea was available. Muffins, cake, tea and coffee. Most pleasant. Later: a wine tasting. Interesting sampling 2 whites, one red and a Lager. Lovely treat to finish the morning. Most worthwhile activity. Read more Written 18 October 2023
• O1488BWeileenb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable outing Thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and Tim’s info on the area. Great to see the views from the water. Thanks. Eileen Read more Written 17 October 2023

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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge provided by Tamar River Cruises

Baltimore-based Royal Caribbean 'Vision of the Seas' cruise ship arrives in Norfolk

E arly Thursday morning, Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas traveled down the Elizabeth River in Norfolk docking at the Half Moon Cruise Terminal around 4:45 am. The ship was set to return to Baltimore but was rerouted to Norfolk due to the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

This is the second cruise ship to be re-routed to Norfolk due to the bridge collapse.

Throughout the morning, crews set up and buses parked around Nauticus preparing for passengers to disembark.

“We had a wonderful time," said Kathy Peterson, one of the passengers from the ship. "The ports were good. Entertainment was really good.”

The cruise ship left out of Baltimore. Passengers said they spent the last 12 days away in "St. Croix, St. Lucia, Barbados,” said Mychele Conway.

Though, Lucille Taylor says she’s ready to be home.

“Wonderful!" she said. "12 days was long. My first 12-day trip.”

While at sea, they heard about a cargo ship crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week.

“I had took a picture when we pulled out just to let my family know I’m on the ship and I realized the bridge is right behind me in my picture,” Taylor said. “I just had to call and make sure my son was okay because he works in Baltimore.”

In the middle of their journey, cruise line executives decided to re-route the ship to Norfolk. According to Nauticus, 2,200 people got off the ship throughout the morning. The cruise line provided buses to take passengers back to Baltimore.

“I just appreciate how well Royal has worked and how exceedingly wonderful Norfolk has been,” Conway said.

Nauticus said 2,200 people will board for the ship's next journey at 5 pm.

This is the second ship to come to Norfolk this week. On Easter Sunday, Baltimore-based Carnival Legend carrying 2,600 passengers docked in Norfolk.

City officials anticipated more traffic congestion as passengers boarded and disembarked the ship. Norfolk Police, Downtown Norfolk Council Ambassadors and cruise terminal staff were there to direct and manage passenger traffic flow.