I did not see any passenger smoking at any stage of the cruise. My wife thinks she saw someone smoking on the island.

I'm sure you would be fine, unless you have a history of going into Labour early.

Seems like you've got the answer, about 6 hours. Rained all day when we took the cruise but well worth it.

You can't go wrong with World Heritage Cruises, out of Strahan. It was a great day out. Seats are numbered so you can walk around the boat without worrying about losing your spot. The boat leaves from the wharf in town, and returns to a wharf a little further along to enable a walk through the old mill area. As for accommodation, Strahan isn't a large town, so I'd suggest you book early if you plan to stay there. We stayed in one of the cottages on the waterfront, which are excellent and are a short, easy walk into the middle of town (2 minutes). A point to consider is that parking in town is limited. If you opt to stay in the motel on the hlll, you'll either have to drive down to town or have a steep walk home. I believe the cruises run every day of the year I'd suggest booking online before you leave home, to ensure you don't miss out, as January is the summer season. When you arrive in Strahan, you present your online confirmation and collect the tickets at the tour office in town before boarding the boat.

I booked online and picked up tickets at the office in Strahan. They appreciated the booking as it helps them to cater better and if you want Gold seats they could be sold out.

I would book as soon as possible as it's still school holidays and especially being a weekend they will get booked quite quickly. I think we paid about $260 for 2 adults and our 5 year old son and that included the buffet lunch and seating next to the windows.

Hi yes the seats are fine whichever you decide on. You aren't in them much anyway, due to you'll love the freedom of roaming around the boat inside and outside. Hope you enjoy!!

If it was very windy it could be a little rough on the bay, and they then go out to the heads, but not out to sea as such. The rest of the time is in the river so is not rough at all. I would say it would be a pleasant ride most of the time as the boats are so large as well. It was like a mill pond the day we went. Cheers Col.

Sorry I did not take any notice of those facilities, but there are a couple of walks to take on the journey which could be a challenge. I would speak directly with World Heritage Cruises.

Hi we too used World Heritage only because it was one our accomodation sold tkts to. As far as we could see and speak to people who went on other they are both same, use similar boats go same route incl Sarah Is. Our guide on Sarah seemed more entertaining than Gotdon River cruises.