Public Health Management

The Board of Julie Burgess Inc. strongly recommends that for the protection of passengers and crew all intending passengers fully comply with the current government and health guidelines. This includes recognising COVID-19 standard sanitising precautions.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.

Public Sailings | 2.5hrs

From: $80.00AUD
Duration: 150min (approx.)
Location: East Devonport, Tasmania
Product Code: CR001

Normally held on a Sunday afternoon, departing from our berth at 13:00 Hours (1:00 PM). Other sailings may occur from time to time or by arrangement.

Motor from the mooring toward Bass Strait, hoist the sails and experience the workings of this historic vessel.

Sail with us around the Bluff toward the mouth of the Don River. Magnificent photo opportunities.

*Weather dependent.

Welcome to the Weekend wind down cruise | 2.5hrs

Dates: 5, 12 & 19 December
From:
$80.00AUD
Duration: 2.5 Hours (approx.)
Location: East Devonport, Tasmania
Departs: 6.30pm

The ship will leave its berth in Devonport giving passengers the opportunity to view the redevelopment of the port to accommodate the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries. We will then proceed on a leisurely loop out into Bass Strait.

Bring your own favourite wine or beer to sip on as you enjoy the view of our magnificent coastline and towering mountains. On the return trip enjoy the twilight settling over Devonport and, depending on sailing schedule, watch the Spirit of Tasmania as it departs for its next crossing to Geelong.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise | 90 minutes

Date: 31 December 2025
From:
Adults $120 | Children (Aged 8 – 12) $60
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Location: East Devonport, Tasmania
Departs: 8.30pm

Celebrate New Year’s Eve while enjoying a cruise aboard Devonport’s own tall ship the “Julie Burgess”. We will motor from the jetty toward the mouth of the Mersey and, weather permitting, venture out into the Bass Strait where we will have a bird’s eye view of the fireworks

Bring your own favourite nibbles and wine or beer to sip on as you watch the fireworks bringing in the new year.

Departing from our berth in East Devonport at 8.30 pm for a 2 hr cruise. Magnificent photo opportunities.

*Weather dependent

Port Sorell Day Trip | 6-7 hours

Date: 6 January 2026
From: $195
Duration: 6-7 hours (subject to weather conditions)
Location: East Devonport, Tasmania
Departs: 9.00am

Explore Tasmania’s picturesque coastline from the deck of Devonport’s own historic tall ship the Julie Burgess.

The ship will leave its berth in Devonport giving passengers the opportunity to view the redevelopment of the port to accommodate the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries. We will then proceed along the coast towards Port Sorell where you will have the opportunity to see the coast from a new perspective and, if we’re lucky, some of Bass Strait’s range of sea and bird life. Upon arrival, and subject to weather conditions we will explore this picturesque and historic harbour while enjoying a light lunch. On both the outward and return journey you will be served with morning and afternoon tea.

Gift Vouchers

Don’t miss the opportunity to buy our special Gift Vouchers, for our 2.5 Hour Mersey Sailings experience – a perfect gift for any occasion!

Chartered Tours

Imagine setting sail – just you and your friends or family, your wedding party or your colleagues for an adventure around the stunning coastline of Tasmania

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