3 Hour Eco-Adventure Cruise

This world class eco-adventure cruise travels along the spectacular coastline of the Tasman National Park between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck, southern Tasmania.

One of the highlights of the cruise is Tasman Island, a great landmark of the Southern Ocean – its slender white lighthouse is still a beacon for seafarers entering Storm Bay including during the famous annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Few places on Earth have such a rich variety of marine wildlife and seabirds. The Continental Shelf runs close to Tasman Island and an upwelling of nutrient from the ocean's depths creates a smorgasbord for all the creatures in the complex food chain of the sea, from plankton and birdlife such as albatross to sharks, dolphins and southern right whales.

So much is happening out there, every day of the year. The abundant sea and coastal wildlife is extremely active, who knows what you will see on your cruise? Close encounters with wildlife are common:

We guarantee sightings of seals at the extensive seal haul-outs at Tasman Island and Cathedral Rock

From September to December and again between April and May, you may observe migrating humpback or southern right whales.

In late summer, we often see great rafts of shearwaters in their tens of thousands.

At any time of the year, you’re likely to see the feeding frenzy of diving gannets, albatrosses and see eagles wheeling on the wind, cliff-nesting peregrine falcons and playful dolphins surfing in the bow wave of the boat.

Each day we decide on the direction of the cruise depending on the wind and the sea conditions. The tour will either leave from Eaglehawk Neck or at Port Arthur a short walk from our booking centre. Our main departure point is from our Port Arthur booking centre where we will transfer you to where our boat will be leaving from. You need to arrive at our booking office 40 minutes prior to the departure time to allow for these transfers.

When?

Cruises operate daily all year round* departing:

-     10am and 2pm December to May

-     10am June to November

To allow for bus to boat transfer please ensure that:

-     For tours departing 10am, please meet at our booking office at 9.15am.

-     For tours departing 2pm, please meet at our booking office at 1.15pm.

*We do not operate on Christmas Day.

Where?

Cruises depart daily from our booking office at Port Arthur, 100m before the entrance to Port Arthur Historic Site.

See Getting to Port Arthur for directions.

How Much?

Adults $100

Children $55 (aged 3-16)

Family $300 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Optional Extras

Full Day Tour

If you would prefer to take a guided bus tour to Port Arthur from Hobart including morning tea and lunch along with our 3 Hour Cruise, why not take our Full Day Tour. Or include a visit to the Port Arthur Historic Site with our Full Day Tour with Historic Site visit.

Another stunning cruise you should consider is; 

Bruny Island 3 Hour Cruise

This multi-award winning three-hour eco-adventure cruise takes you through some of Tasmania's unspoilt coastline like nobody else. Our safe, fast and comfortable boats ensure you're right in the adventure – seeing everything up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing nature first hand.

Bruny Island boasts stunning natural cliff formations, among the tallest in the world. The awesome 'Breathing Rock', the towering 'Monument' and the lush emerald green forests of South Bruny - you will fall in love with this island paradise. The impressive array of sea and coastal wildlife rivals many national parks throughout the world. Meet the Bruny Island seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, eagles, gannet, shearwater and petrel who live in this delicate ecosystem.

Our highly trained interpretative guides love what they do – they’ll make your experience fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative.

After an unforgettable three hour 50km journey, you’ll return you to shore knowing you’ve been involved in a remarkable voyage of discovery – not just Tasmania's best, but simply one of the world's great environmental travel experiences.

When?

Cruises operate daily departing 11am and returning 2pm.

Tours run all year round, except Christmas Day.

Where?

Cruises depart daily from our booking office at Adventure Bay on Bruny Island.

See Getting to Bruny Island for directions.

How Much?

Adults $100

Children $55 (aged 3-16)

Family $300 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Optional Extras

Full Day Tour or Kettering Pick-up

If you prefer to enjoy an informative tour of your surroundings including morning tea and lunch along with our 3 Hour Cruise, why not take our Full Day Tour or meet our bus where the ferry departs for Bruny Island at our Kettering pick-up.

Morning Tea and Lunch

Bruny Island Cruises have a beachside cafe available to their passengers where we serve optional morning tea and lunch. You can purchase muffins and a hot drink of your choice for morning tea, and for lunch a choice of hot soup and/or a gourmet roll with salmon, ham or salad. You are also welcome to bring your own food to enjoy by the beach.