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Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur, 3 Hours

Sea caves, the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere and a seal or two.

A 3-hour wilderness cruise from Port Arthur along the Tasman National Park coast: Cape Pillar's dolerite cliffs, sea stacks, sea caves and Tasman Island, with seals, dolphins and seabirds.

⭑ 4.8 268 TripAdvisor reviews 📍 Tasmania ⏱ 3 Hours 👥 Small group 🔥 Chill

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Overview

Purpose-built yellow boats take you along the coast of the Tasman National Park between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck, sitting at the foot of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere. The cruise passes the dolerite cliffs at Cape Pillar, towering sea stacks such as Cathedral Rock, the Totem Pole and the Candlestick, and glides in and out of sea caves.

Tasman Island, one of the Southern Ocean's great landmarks and the turning point of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, is a highlight. Look out for seals, dolphins and seabirds along the way.

Check in at 9.15am at the booking centre at 6961 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, 100m before the Port Arthur Historic Site entrance, for a pre-cruise briefing and a bus transfer to the boat. The cruise concludes around 1pm. Allow about 90 minutes to drive from Hobart, as transport from Hobart is not part of this listing. Dress warmly, with jacket, scarf, beanie and gloves.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Cape Pillar sea cliffs and Tasman Island

  2. 2

    Sea stacks and sea caves

  3. 3

    Seals, dolphins and seabirds

  4. 4

    Purpose-built boats for tight access

  5. 5

    3-hour morning cruise

What's included

✓ What's included

  • 3-hour wilderness cruise
  • Pre-cruise briefing and bus transfer to the boat

✕ Not included

  • ✕Transport from Hobart to Port Arthur (about 90 minutes' 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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4.8 on TripAdvisor · 268 reviews

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"Absolutely brilliant fun. 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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"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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