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Huon River Cruise:
Calm water cruising aboard the historic Yukon

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Huon Valley Escapes is no longer promoting or taking bookings for this tourism product. However we can recommend plenty of other options.
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We can offer a selection of alternative calm water cruises  on the Huon River, aboard "La Drone", a classic wooden, 1948 Tasmanian built motor cruiser.
Calm water cruise on the Huon River

90 minute Sail/Motor Cruise
​from Franklin on the Huon River​

Calm water cruise on the Huon River departing and returning to Franklin. December and January, you can also stay onboard overnight.

Join us on a leisurely 90 minute cruise. Depending on the wind, sail one way, motor the other. This is not a jet boat ride for thrill seekers. It is a tranquil, relaxing, 2 hour introduction to the historic and natural values of the Huon Estuary, on an historic ocean going sailing vessel.
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Join us on board a classic wooden sailing vessel, where you can enjoy the scenery of the Huon River. Become a part of the experience as you hoist sail or simply sit back and enjoy the timeless feeling and the beauty of the Huon Valley.
To book call us from 9am to 7pm, 7 days on 1800 770 224. Daily Sail Trips on the calm water of the Huon River. 90 minutes cruise costs $50.00 per person.

Cruises depart most days from Franklin Marina.
Included is a light snack, or you can purchase fine local wines.
  • History and ecology
  • Calm water cruising, no seasickness here
  • Cruises run morning and afternoon, most days
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To check prices and book this just cruise, use the "Book only this product" button.
Two hour cruise from Franklin and return including the Egg Islands
  • Snack included
  • $55 per adult
    ​(Oct 2020 prices)
  • Departs Franklin adjacent Wooden Boat School​
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To book this cruise as part of a larger itinerary, use the "Book this product as part of an itinerary" button or phone us from 8am to 8pm on
1800 770 224.

Overnight stay on this classic sailing vessel at Franklin

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Sail and Sleep available until end of January 2020.
We are operating the Calm Water Cruise Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3 to 4.30 pm
Some days we make the 10.30 am option available. Join the afternoon sail and then spend the night onboard along side the jetty. To sleep on board a wooden boat, is just something different!
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Now you can sleep on board Yukon, the 2 masted wooden Danish ketch, while she is alongside the jetty in Franklin,  adjacent Wooden Boat School​, on the calm Huon River following the  afternoon cruise.
$260 Cruise and overnight stay, includes first 2 people. Extra people $110.
The price includes the 90-minute cruise departure 3 pm, one night on board, cozy made up bunks and help-your-self continental breakfast. To check prices and dates, use the blue button below.
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Where to stay overnight near the Yukon Cruise on the Huon River

One bedroom self contained cottage at Franklin, Tasmania

The Little Seed BnB at Franklin Tasmania
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Feel the stress wash away at
The Little Seed, an elegant, self contained cottage, in the hills above the Huon River at Franklin.
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Classic farm cottage above the Huon River, Tasmania

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Castle Forbes Bay
Overlooking the Huon River, just off the highway from Huonvile to Geeveston, this classic farm cottage can be your base to explore the Huon Valley. Hun Rive Country Cottage has three bedrooms to suit couples, families or small groups.
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Self contained Cottages, Deluxe Tipees and Camping in an extensive private habitat reserve

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Self-contained cabins, Eco-positive, Protected forest and wildlife. Half way from Hobart to Hartz Mountains National Park. Private and tranquil, Mid Price.
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Comfortable self contained, two bedroom holiday home an hour south from the Yukon Cruise

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In the Far South of Tasmania, the forest parts to reveal a spectacular open buttongrass plain. Your modern two bedroom self-contained cabin is a comfortable eco-experience with 12 volt solar electricity and hot water, wood heating and is free from distractions like TV and in-room phones.
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We welcome your phone calls from 9am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
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9am to 7pm phone 1800 770 224
or email 24/7 info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au
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