Hobart Historic Cruises
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- Private charters on the Spirit of Hobart, catered for up to 95 passengers
- Birthday party and disco cruises offered alongside private functions
- Boards at Murray Street Pier in the heart of the Hobart waterfront
About Hobart Historic Cruises
Hobart Historic Cruises has been running harbour cruises on the Derwent for more than 30 years from its base at Murray Street Pier. Its vessel, the Spirit of Hobart, is a red-hulled cruise boat with an enclosed saloon set up for sit-down dining, and the whole boat can be chartered by a private group. Private charters come with catering, cocktails and special meals, and the crew can cater for up to 95 passengers. Alongside tailored private functions, the company lists disco cruises and birthday party cruises among its special cruises, so the boat suits both a relaxed dinner on the water and a livelier night with music. Routes take in the city's riverside landmarks. Heading north, the boat passes the Botanical Gardens and Government House and slips under the Tasman Bridge before crossing towards Rose Bay and Montagu Bay. Heading south, it runs past Battery Point, Sandy Bay and the casino before swinging over to the eastern shore near Bellerive Bluff and Kangaroo Bay. Longer days are possible too, including a full-day river cruise up to New Norfolk. The on-board menu leans on hearty, familiar dishes such as Tasmanian Atlantic salmon, crumbed fish, chicken schnitzel, steak and a vegetarian option, with gluten-free choices and kids' meals available. Private function rates are quoted on request, based on the group size, cruise length and menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Hobart Historic Cruises cater for?
The company can provide catering for up to 95 passengers on board the Spirit of Hobart, which makes it a fit for larger birthday parties and private functions.
What kinds of private cruises are available?
Special cruises include private functions, disco cruises and birthday party cruises. Charters can include catering, cocktails and special meals arranged for the group.
Where does the Spirit of Hobart depart from?
Cruises board at Murray Street Pier on the Hobart waterfront. Routes run north under the Tasman Bridge or south past Battery Point and Sandy Bay towards Bellerive.
What food is served on board?
The menu includes Tasmanian Atlantic salmon, crumbed fish, chicken schnitzel, steak, lamb shank and vegetable patties, with gluten-free options and kids' meals available for some dishes.
How much does a private charter cost?
Private function rates are quoted on request rather than published. As a guide, the public lunch cruise is $69 a person and the dinner cruise with three courses is $109 a person.
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Samuel Burford
a month ago
The cruise went for approx 1 hour and was the most informative historical boat tour I have ever been on. Hats off to the captain, was entertaining and very interesting. And at $35, what a bargain!
Brad Pain
5 months ago
Hobart Historic Cruisers is a hidden gem in local tourism. We took the lunch cruise and we found the experience very informative and the food exceptional. Definitely one of the highlights of our time in Hobart. I’m prett…
George T
12 months ago
Went on the "Spirit of Hobart" for a 2hr dinner cruise south and north along the Derwent River yesterday (16th Nov). The boat was not glamorous but safe and comfortable. Dinner was served very quickly after leaving the h…
Arundhati Kalamkar-Mhalgi
a year ago
Enjoyable views of Hobart from the Derwent River. Nice holiday activity for families. Captain was very informative providing commentary of the history and significance of the many buildings, bridge and icons that pass by…
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