Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay: 4.5-hour coastal tour

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Duration4h 30m

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Cruise past granite cliffs and white sand beaches to see Wineglass Bay from the water

A 4.5-hour cruise from Coles Bay along the Freycinet Peninsula coastline aboard the Schouten Passage II, with live commentary from a local guide. The boat passes granite cliffs, white sand beaches and Wineglass Bay itself, with chances to spot dolphins, seals, birdlife and migrating whales. Lunch is available on select options; restroom facilities are on board.

4h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Freycinet Peninsula Cruise Experience

Board Schouten Passage II at Coles Bay
Cruise along Freycinet National Park coastline
View Wineglass Bay from the water
Spot birdlife, dolphins, seals, whales
Return to Coles Bay

The Experience

The Schouten Passage II departs Coles Bay for a 4.5-hour run along the Freycinet Peninsula, following a coastline of granite headlands and coves that are rarely seen except from the water. A local guide provides live commentary throughout, pointing out the geography and wildlife as the boat moves. Wineglass Bay—the crescent of white sand that dominates the peninsula's reputation—appears from this vantage point as few people ever witness it, framed by water instead of viewed from the ridge above.

The route keeps watch for dolphins, seals, birdlife and migrating whales, depending on the season. The granite cliffs rise and fall along the passage, and the beaches punctuate the coastline in stretches of sparkling sand. The boat carries a restroom on board and operates year-round, so the light and the wildlife shift with the months.

Two lounge options exist: the Vista Lounge and the Sky Lounge, with the Vista Lounge available as cruise-only or with lunch included. Lunch, when selected, is served on board. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase. The tour suits all fitness levels; infants ride free (no seat provided) and can travel in a pram or stroller, though infant meals are not included—bring a snack or lunch for them. Wheelchair accessibility applies to the vessel and the boarding area.

What’s included

Live commentary from a local guide in English.
on-board restroom facilities.
lunch on the Vista Lounge option that includes it.
the ability to bring infants in a pram or stroller (infants travel free but require no seat).

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wineglass Bay Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to see Wineglass Bay from the water—the angle most hikers miss—without arranging your own boat or navigating the peninsula on foot. The fixed schedule and guide handle the route, so you arrive at the bay and the granite coastline without planning the details.