An Award-Winning 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise
Tasman Island Cruises provides unforgettable three hour wilderness cruises along the spectacular coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck in southern Tasmania.
The cruise travels beneath the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere at Cape Pillar. Guests explore waterfalls, rock formations, archways and deep-sea caves. The coastline is part of the Tasman National Park. It is home to a variety of wildlife including hundreds of seals, migrating whales and abundant sea birds in their thousands. At any time of year you’re likely to see the feeding frenzy of diving gannets, albatross and sea eagles wheeling on the wind, cliff-nesting cormorants and peregrine falcons, or a pod of playful dolphins surfing the bow wave of the boat.
The custom built yellow boats are ideal for viewing the spectacular coastline and wildlife of the Tasman Peninsula. Each vessel holds a maximum of 43 guests. Covered open-air tiered seating means an excellent all-round view and connection with the environment. The boats are safe, comfortable and gentle on the environment due to their fuel efficiency and low emission operation.
Encounter marine wildlife & seabirds
Keep a close lookout for sea eagles soaring above the cliffs, pods of dolphins surfing the bow wave, albatross wheeling on the wind and shearwaters skimming the swells.
Tasman Island Cruises Full Day Tour
Take a Full Day Tour and spend a day on the Tasman Peninsula, including return guided bus tour, morning tea, lunch and our award-winning 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise.
Itinerary
- 07:30am – Check in at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Centre
- 07:45am – Bus departs
- 09:15am – Arrive on Tasman Peninsula, Morning Tea
- 10:00am – 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise
- 01:00pm – Cruise concludes
- 01:15pm – Lunch, followed by local sightseeing
- 04:30pm – Bus departs
- 06:00pm – Arrive Hobart, hotel drop-off
Departure Point
The Full Day Tour departs from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre. Â This is situated on Hobart’s waterfront on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.
Please check-in by 7.30am for an 7.45am departure.
Morning Tea & Lunch
Your day includes morning tea and lunch served at local restaurants on the Tasman Peninsula.
Important Information
Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise – warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. And don’t forget your camera!
Tours operate daily except Christmas Day, however bookings are essential as places are subject to availability.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell. Â
If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking. Full refunds are available for customers who cancel due to illness or travel restrictions during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Duration
- 10¼ Hours
- (7:45am – 6:00pm)
Operates
- Daily, except Christmas Day
Departs From
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Dock Head Building
Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7000