Tasman Peninsula Day Tour from Hobart: 3-Hour Eco Cruise
Three hours on the water, a full day on the peninsula: cruise, caves and cliffs
A 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.
10h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Tasman Peninsula eco cruise and sightseeing
- Check in at Hobart office
- Enjoy three-hour eco cruise
- Guided sightseeing and lunch
- Visit Remarkable Cave
The Experience
You start at Pennicott Wilderness Journey's Hobart office at 7:15am, where your driver meets you for the journey to Eaglehawk Neck. The three-hour eco cruise departs from the visitor centre and runs along the rugged coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur. You'll see the sheer sea cliffs, navigate deep-sea caves carved by the Southern Ocean, and watch for seals and other wildlife from the water. Full-length waterproof and windproof jackets are provided.
The day includes guided sightseeing of the Tasman Peninsula's natural landscapes on land, with morning tea and lunch at a local eatery. One stop is Remarkable Cave, a tunnel carved through the rock face by ocean erosion on the southern coast about 12 km south of Port Arthur — access depends on Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife maintenance schedules. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for conditions; the operator notes it is not suitable as a cruise ship shore excursion due to timing constraints.
Two optional add-ons are available at checkout: entry to Port Arthur Historic Site or entry to Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park. Both extend the day's exploration without changing the core itinerary. A live English-speaking guide leads the cruise and the bus portions, and the tour operates as a full day from Hobart with no separate hotel pickup.
What’s included
- Three-hour wilderness cruise along the Tasman Peninsula coastline.
- guided sightseeing of natural landscapes including Remarkable Cave.
- morning tea and lunch at a local eatery.
- scenic guided bus transport from Hobart.
- full-length waterproof and windproof jackets.
- live English-speaking guide for the cruise and sightseeing portions.
Operated by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Is this one for you?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.
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Top questions
What exactly happens during the three-hour wilderness cruise on the Tasman Peninsula?
The cruise travels along the coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur, passing Australia's highest sea cliffs, exploring deep-sea caves carved by the Southern Ocean, and watching for seals and other coastal wildlife from the boat. Waterproof jackets are supplied.
Can I add Port Arthur Historic Site or the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park to this tour?
Yes — both are optional add-ons you select at checkout. Either one extends your day exploring the peninsula without changing the cruise or the guided bus sightseeing that is included in every option.
What is Remarkable Cave and do I get to see it?
Remarkable Cave is a tunnel carved through sheer rock by the Southern Ocean, located on the southern coast of the Tasman Peninsula about 12 km south of Port Arthur. It is part of the guided sightseeing on land, though access is subject to Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife maintenance schedules.
What meals and drinks are included in the full day?
Morning tea and lunch are included at a local eatery. The tour runs the full day from 7:15am check-in, so plan for a long outing with food provided partway through.
Do I need to arrange my own transport from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula?
No — guided transport is included. Your driver picks you up at Pennicott Wilderness Journey's Hobart office at 7:15am and provides sightseeing commentary during the journey to and from the peninsula. Hotel pickup is not included; you travel from the Hobart office.
Does this tour work as a cruise ship shore excursion?
No — the operator notes this experience is not suitable for ship arrivals due to timing. Contact the office directly if you are arriving by cruise ship to discuss options that fit your port schedule.
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