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Port Arthur & Richmond: Full-Day Tour with Harbour Cruise★ 4.72 (683) · 9h
Best value
Hobart: Derwent River Harbour Cruise with Dinner & Commentary★ 4.54 (622) · 1h
Top rated
Hobart Harbour: Maxi Yacht Sailing & Mt Wellington Views★ 4.94 (265) · 3h
The 12 best-value of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 13 options: AU$ 35–AU$ 345 (median AU$ 180). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 13. With 100+ reviews: 10 of 13.
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Bruny Island: 3-Hour Wilderness Cruise & Wildlife SightingYou’ll board from Adventure Bay on Bruny Island for a three-hour wilderness cruise with a local guide who knows every cove and cliff. Feel ocean spray as you pass towering rocks, duck into deep-sea caves, watch seals lounging on ledges, and maybe spot dolphins or albatross overhead. It’s raw nature—sometimes loud, sometimes silent—and you’ll remember how it felt long after you’re back on land.
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise: Iron Pot Lighthouse & Betsey IslandA 2.5-hour boat cruise from Hobart down the Derwent River to Iron Pot Lighthouse and Betsey Island, with a local guide and a maximum of 12-14 people per departure. The route passes Mount Wellington, the Shot Tower and Hope Beach, and includes time exploring sea caves and watching for seabirds around Betsey Island. Your guide shares the maritime history—early shipwrecks, settlers and sailors—as the boat moves through Hobart's waterways and into Storm Bay.Is it for me?The tour departs from Franklin Wharf jetty in central Hobart, reachable by public transport, so you don't need a car or hotel pickup to join—book it as a standalone morning or afternoon and move on to the rest of your day. The small group of 12-14 people and the local guide's knowledge of maritime history make it worth choosing over a larger commercial cruise if you want to hear the stories behind the landmarks rather than just see them pass.
Bruny Island: Wilderness Cruise Day Trip & Lunch from HobartYou’ll ride from Hobart to Bruny Island with a local guide, cruise beneath towering sea cliffs and into deep caves, spot seals or dolphins (if you’re lucky), then warm up with lunch at Adventure Bay. Expect cold winds, real stories, and views that stick with you long after you leave.
Tasman Peninsula: Wilderness Cruise & Port Arthur Day TourYou’ll ride a wilderness cruise along Tasmania’s wildest coastline, spot seals sunbathing under soaring cliffs, then walk through Port Arthur’s haunting ruins with time to explore at your own pace. Lunch is included and you’ll hear real local stories from your guide—expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Hobart.
Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula: Day Tour with Harbour CruiseYou’ll taste local chocolate, stroll through lavender fields near Port Arthur, stand above wild cliffs at Maingon Bay, and drift across historic waters on a harbour cruise—all in one day trip from Hobart with pickup included. The mix of convict stories and salty air might just stay with you longer than you expect.
Hobart to Peppermint Bay: Cruise & Degustation LunchYou’ll drift along Tasmania’s D’Entrecasteaux Channel from Hobart on a luxury catamaran, spot wildlife with your local guide, stroll garden paths in Woodbridge, then settle in for a long degustation lunch with Huon Valley produce and Bruny Island seafood before cruising home with new stories—and maybe even new friends.
Tasman Peninsula Day Tour from Hobart: 3-Hour Eco CruiseA full-day tour from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula combines a three-hour wilderness cruise between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur with guided sightseeing on land, morning tea and lunch. The cruise explores Australia's highest sea cliffs, sea caves and coastal wildlife. Port Arthur Historic Site or Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park can be added at checkout; the base tour includes scenic bus transport and all meals.Is it for me?Everything's handled—cruise, bus tour, and lunch included—so you just show up and explore the peninsula's cliffs, caves, and wildlife, with the option to add Port Arthur Historic Site or the Tasmanian Devil park.
Port Arthur: Full-Day Historic Site Tour & Harbour CruiseYou’ll walk Port Arthur’s weathered grounds with a local guide sharing stories that linger long after you leave. Enjoy nearly seven hours to explore historic ruins, gardens scented with eucalyptus, and a peaceful harbour cruise past Isle of the Dead — all with entry ticket and transport included.
Port Arthur Historic Site Tour: Salamanca Market & CruiseThis full-day Saturday tour from Hobart combines two stops: Salamanca Market in the morning, where you browse Tasmanian crafts and fresh produce, then a guided visit to Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula with entry tickets, site talks and a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead. The coach collects you from Hobart and the driver provides commentary throughout, leaving you free to set your own pace at each location.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend your Saturday morning at Salamanca Market and your afternoon exploring Port Arthur—the coach departs Hobart after market hours, giving you unhurried time at the stalls before the drive to the peninsula.
Port Arthur Day Tour from Hobart: Convict History & Coastal WalksA full-day guided tour from Hobart to Port Arthur Historic Site on Tasmania's Tasman Peninsula, with entry, a scenic harbour cruise around Carnarvon Bay, and four coastal stops showcasing natural rock formations and clifftop ocean views. The tour runs 10.5 hours with a local guide, small-group format, and hotel pickup from Hobart; lunch is not included, so plan accordingly or bring food.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day away from Hobart exploring the peninsula's natural and historical sites with a guide who can explain what you're seeing—not if you're planning to spend time in the city itself.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Port Arthur & Richmond: Full-Day Tour with Harbour Cruise is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.72 out of 5 across 683 reviews.
