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Bruny Island Afternoon Cruise

Sea cliffs, deep caves and a rock that breathes, Tasmania showing off.

Three hours along Bruny Island's wild southern coast in a purpose-built wave-piercing boat: towering sea cliffs, deep caves, the acoustic 'Breathing Rock', and a good chance of seals, dolphins and albatross.

⭑ 4.7 1,858 Google reviews 📍 Tasmania ⏱ 3 Hours 👥 Small group 🔥 Active

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Overview

Bruny Island's southern coastline is Tasmania at full volume, sea cliffs among Australia's highest, seastacks like The Monument, and a slot in the rock that genuinely breathes as the swell moves through it. You see all of it from water level, which is the only way that does it justice.

Departing Adventure Bay at 1:30pm, the custom-built wave-piercing vessel spends three hours working the cliffs, sliding into deep sea caves and narrow passages while your guide narrates the island's wild history. Keep watch for seals, dolphins, sea eagles, albatross and migrating whales in season, this coast is rich with them. Wet-weather jackets are provided, and there are ginger tablets onboard if the Southern Ocean gets lively.

It's been voted Australia's Best Ecotourism Product four times, and it earns it. Self-drive to Adventure Bay, then let the boat do the rest.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Cruise under towering sea cliffs

  2. 2

    Hear the 'Breathing Rock' breathe

  3. 3

    Deep sea caves and narrow passages

  4. 4

    Seals, dolphins and albatross likely

  5. 5

    Four-time Best Ecotourism winner

  6. 6

    Wet-weather jackets provided

What's included

✓ What's included

  • 3-hour wilderness cruise
  • Professional guide interpretation
  • Wet weather jackets
  • Travel Calm ginger tablets for sea sickness

✕ Not included

  • ✕Food and beverages
  • ✕Transport to Adventure Bay (self-drive)

Common questions about this trip

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    The operator may charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure and 50% within 48 hours. The operator can cancel or vary a trip, and the vessel master can change the route for safety. Private charters and groups may have different terms. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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What travellers say

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The operator's track record

4.7 on Google · 1,858 reviews

Review excerpts below are from Tripadvisor.

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"Small group size for a three hour boat trip around the stunning Tasmanian Peninsula but this was unlike any boat trip I've been on - I swear this was like jet boating on the ocean!! It was excellent fun, we saw dolphins, seals and albatross really close up, as well as stunning scenery."
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DH

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"We did the three hour wilderness tour from adventure Bay out to Penguin Island and along the coast looking at seals penguins birdlife and the absolutely magnificent cliffs and rock features."
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goulburn

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"This was quite an experience, a must do on Bruny Island. … You gear up in these long red wind jackets and then climb aboard the jet boat that seats 35+."
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jacqui g

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