SV Rhona H

Heritage Sailing Tasmania Ltd

Sail on Hobart's oldest & smallest working tall ship

SV Rhona H

AWARD WINNING

AN AUTHENTIC SAILING EXPERIENCE AND AMAZING WAY TO SEE HOBART AND SURROUNDS

Welcome aboard Hobart's oldest working sailing vessel

Sail the River Derwent with us on a 2 hour cruise, enjoy complimentary tea or coffee and light refreshments including the gorgeous handcrafted full bean chocolates from Tasmania's famous Federation Artisan Chocolate Company as you take in the magnificent Hobart scenery.  Join us on Hobart Waterfront at the Elizabeth Street Pier (past Fish Frenzy). 

All ages are welcome; kids especially love to ring the bell and everyone is welcome help the crew, steer the ship or just sit and relax!


Looking for more? In summer take a look at our 3hr Lunch Cruise for a longer sailing option and include Bedlam Wall Caves!



*This is a special deal as we restart our Road to Recovery.

*Gluten free, vegan food options available


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MORE CRUISING OPTIONS

Twilight Summer Sail

Twilight Summer Sail 

PERFECT WAY TO END THE DAY

(Summer only)

Usually departing at 6pm Thursdays, this is a great way to finish the day before dinner or a catch up with friends.  Minimum 4 guests.
We’ll sail to catch the wind and on local club race days you might be lucky enough to see the boats as they finish their events.

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FROM $75 PER ADULT - BOOK NOW

MINIMUM OF 4 GUESTS REQUIRED TO SET SAIL

Bruny Island Day Sail

Bruny Island Day Sail

D'ENTRECASTEAUX CHANNEL

We offer the option of extended Day Sail Cruises featuring the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Minimum 4 guests.

These are special days with a visit to the Quarantine Station on Bruny island an added bonus of your trip (subject to weather).

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FROM $150 PER ADULT - BOOK NOW

MINIMUM OF 4 GUESTS REQUIRED TO SET SAIL

Special Events

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS &

PRIVATE CHARTERS

Enjoy one of Hobart's special events from a different perspective aboard SV Rhona H. 

Click below to see upcoming events.

Or celebrate a special event with a tailored special private charter with us, from 90 minutes to a full day or even overnight.

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MAKE AN ENQUIRY

SOMETHING SPECIAL
We’d love you to Support Two SV RHONA H YOUTH CREW

Sophie and Paige

Something very special.

SV Rhona H is part of the tall ship network and two of the youth crew have been offered berths on Australia’s Youth Training Ship Young Endeavour.

We are supporting them to raise funds towards the trip.


The link below is a direct link to support them


https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/youngendeavourvoyage


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FAQs

Map of where to find SV Rhona H and carparking

  • WHERE DO I FIND YOU?

    Look for Fish Frenzy on Elizabeth Street Pier.


    Walk along the pier between the Yellow Pennicott Wilderness Journey boats and the Somerset Hotel towards the harbour.


    SV Rhona H is located at the very end of the pier beyond the security gates.


    View on Google Maps

  • WHERE DO YOU GO?

    2HR CRUISE

    Depart Kings Pier Marina and turn towards the Tasman Bridge.


    You’ll see Hobart highlights from the water: Battery Point, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race finish line, Government House, and spot some of the local wildlife if they are out and about. See the best of the River Derwent as you enjoy your freshly prepared food.


    SUMMER TWILIGHT:

    90 minute sail-cruise Sail under the Tasman Bridge as evening approaches enjoying your complimentary refreshments. Maybe see wildlife and local yachts as they race on the harbour.


    LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

    (on request): 

    Sail the D'Entrecasteaux Channel to Kettering. Includes morning and afternoon tea onboard and lunch at The Bruny Island Gateway Cafe, Kettering.


    LONG WEEKENDS/PRIVATE CHARTERS:

    Overnight extended Sail-cruise. Choice of destination includes Port Arthur, Recherche Bay, Bruny Island, Port Huon, or Franklin.

  • DO YOU ACTUALLY SAIL?

    SAILS ARE ALWAYS SET

    A typical trip includes a brief motor sail to exit the marina and then real sailing (with the motor off). There are 6 sails, so there are sheets to be pulled or halyards to hoist. We encourage guests to take a turn on the wheel if they would like to. We may use the engine from time to time to augment our propulsion.


    Our fuel capacity is 400 litres; so far from January 2014 to January 2021 we have refueled just five times. That is five times with over 1000 sea days!



  • WHAT IF I GET SEASICK?

    It is rare that passengers feel seasick on the SV Rhona H. Because of her long keel and with the wind in her sails, she cuts through the water making for a steady enjoyable trip. f you should feel seasick, we have ginger tablets and crystallised ginger. A Tassie secret is Bridestowe Lavender tea for its calming and relaxing effects.
    these natural remedies plus our hot water bottles provided on board, will cure about 90% of seasickness.


    We do not offer any prescription or pharmaceutical remedies, just natural ones.

  • WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

    You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat (with a string), and a camera with plenty of memory. The SV Rhona H has extra coats on board if it should get cold. But we recommend bringing a jumper or jacket. There is seating below decks if you want to escape the weather.

  • WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

    We recommend voucher parking at Red Square precinct on Evans Street, adjacent to The Hobart Brewing Company. It is then a pleasant 10 minute walk along the waterfront to our berth on Elizabeth Street Pier. See Map


    The closest multi-storey carpark is at Market Place,  which a 12 minute walk to SV Rhona H.


    The Hobart City Council have a range of car parking options. Information is regularly updated on their website at https://www.hobartcity.com.au/City-services/Parking/Motor-vehicle-parking/Short-term-parking



Award Winning Cruises year after year

2019-2021

2017-2018

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