Tasman Island Cruises

Tasman Island Cruises offer three-hour cruises departing from their booking centre at Port Arthur at 9.30am daily all year round, with an option of an afternoon cruise departing 1.30pm December to April.

Prepare yourself to see some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere, and marine wildlife including seals, albatrosses, sea eagles and the possibility of migrating whales between September and December as well as April and May.

Operates daily all year around except Christmas Day. Maximum of 43 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Cost $110 per Adult, $65 per child 3-16 years, $340 per Family (2 adults, 2 or 3 children). Infants under 3 years free.

This full day of adventure includes a return guided bus tour, three hour wilderness cruise, morning tea and lunch. Departs daily at 7.45am from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office at Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Operates daily all year round, except Christmas Day. Maximum of 43 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Cost $180 per Adult, $125 per child under 17 years.

This is the perfect way to explore the Port Arthur Historic Site without the hassles of organising transport. The full-day tour includes commentary from knowledgeable staff on your journey down to Port Arthur, and several hours for you to explore one of Australia’s most significant historic sites. Take a 20-minute interpretive harbour cruise and hear stories of convict life. By mid-afternoon, rejoin the staff at Tasman Island Cruises for your return trip to Hobart.

Departs from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office, Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge, Hobart) daily at 7.45am and returns by 6pm. Tour cost is $85 for Adults and $55 for Children under 17.

Include a three hour visit to Port Arthur Historic Site to make the ultimate Port Arthur wilderness, wildlife and historic journey. This full day of adventure includes a return guided bus tour, three hour wilderness cruise, three hours at the Port Arthur Historic Site, morning tea and lunch. Departs daily at 0745 from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office at Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Operates daily all year round, except Christmas Day. Maximum of 43 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Cost $210 per Adult, $140 per child under 17 years.

Include a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park in your Full Day Tour to the Tasman Peninsula. This full day of adventure includes a return guided bus tour, three hour wilderness cruise, visit to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park, morning tea and lunch. Departs daily at 0745 from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office at Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Operates daily all year round, except Christmas Day. Maximum of 43 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Cost $200 per Adult, $140 per child under 17 years.