Great simple journey support to Port Arthur including ticket and transport with some commentary on the way in. Very friendly and punctual driver. Bus was a little squidgy but pretty standard.
10Hr Tasman Island Day Tour + Port Arthur Historic Site From Hobart
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Did the combined Port Arthur and Tasman Island cruise. Wow! So the weather gods were on our side but the whole experience was awesome, from the bus driver to the dolphin pod who adopted us in the open sea. The lap of Tasman Island and skill of our boat captain and first mate made this trip unforgettable. Thanks.
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The 10-Hour Tasman Island Day Tour + Port Arthur Historic Site is a full-day guided coastal and historical tour departing from Hobart. It combines Tasmania’s dramatic maritime wilderness with its rich penal history in a single seamless day with a 3-hour eco-cruise, 3 hours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, morning tea, lunch and return coach transport.
Towering Cliffs Meet Port Arthur Historic Site History
Leaving Hobart behind, you'll travel by coach across Tasmania's southeast, taking in countryside vistas as you head toward the rugged Tasman Peninsula. A brief morning tea stop prepares you for the maritime leg of your adventure, where you'll board a custom open-air eco-vessel built to navigate Southern Ocean swells.
Your three-hour wilderness cruise follows the rugged coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur, taking you right beneath towering 300m sea cliffs. Along the way, you’ll pass deep ocean caves, natural rock arches and coastal waterfalls, with plenty of opportunities to spot marine life along the shore or in the water beside the boat.
Keep an eye out for Australian fur seals, playful dolphins and sea eagles, as well as migrating whales during the season. As you cruise, onboard guides bring the landscape to life with stories about the region’s geology and history.
Back on dry land, enjoy lunch at a restaurant before spending three hours discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You can wander through the landscaped grounds and explore over 30 historic buildings, ruins, and restored homes, including the Penitentiary, Separate Prison, and Convict Church. Step back in time as you learn about Australia’s convict past before relaxing on the comfortable coach ride back to Hobart.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This full-day experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Tasmania who want to cross two of Tasmania’s most famous attractions, the Tasman Peninsula sea cliffs and the Port Arthur convict settlement, off their bucket list in a single day.
Towering Cliffs Meet Port Arthur Historic Site History
Leaving Hobart behind, you'll travel by coach across Tasmania's southeast, taking in countryside vistas as you head toward the rugged Tasman Peninsula. A brief morning tea stop prepares you for the maritime leg of your adventure, where you'll board a custom open-air eco-vessel built to navigate Southern Ocean swells.
Your three-hour wilderness cruise follows the rugged coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur, taking you right beneath towering 300m sea cliffs. Along the way, you’ll pass deep ocean caves, natural rock arches and coastal waterfalls, with plenty of opportunities to spot marine life along the shore or in the water beside the boat.
Keep an eye out for Australian fur seals, playful dolphins and sea eagles, as well as migrating whales during the season. As you cruise, onboard guides bring the landscape to life with stories about the region’s geology and history.
Back on dry land, enjoy lunch at a restaurant before spending three hours discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You can wander through the landscaped grounds and explore over 30 historic buildings, ruins, and restored homes, including the Penitentiary, Separate Prison, and Convict Church. Step back in time as you learn about Australia’s convict past before relaxing on the comfortable coach ride back to Hobart.
Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For
This full-day experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Tasmania who want to cross two of Tasmania’s most famous attractions, the Tasman Peninsula sea cliffs and the Port Arthur convict settlement, off their bucket list in a single day.
- 10hr Tasman Island day tour departing Hobart
- 3hr wilderness cruise along the Tasmanian coastline
- Windproof and waterproof jacket for the cruise
- Visit to World-Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site; entry included
- Views of the coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck
- Tasmanian marine wildlife and seabirds encounters
- Bus transfer from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula and back
- Enjoy an award-winning wilderness cruise on the iconic yellow boat
- Visit the Port Arthur Historic site and delve into its fascinating past
- Cruise past Cape Pillar and see the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere
- Explore deep sea caves, archways, rock formations, waterfalls & blowholes
- Spot seals, dolphins, diving gannets, albatross, sea eagles and more
- Adult $320
- Child $220
- Meeting Location: Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Centre, Franklin Wharf (next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge), Hobart
- Check-In Time: 7:15am (Departure at 7:30am sharp)
- 07:15am: Check in at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Centre
- 07:30am: Bus departs
- 09:15am: Arrive on Tasman Peninsula, Morning Tea
- 10:00am: Wilderness Cruise
- 1:00pm: Cruise concludes
- 1:30pm: 3 hours at the Port Arthur Historic Site, including lunch and time to explore
- 4:30pm: Bus departs
- 6:00pm: Arrive Hobart, hotel drop-off
- Custom-built yellow boat with a licenced capacity of 43 guests
- Onboard toilet facility is available
- Vessel is not wheelchair accessible
- Hotel pickups and drop-offs (departs from central Hobart meeting point)
- Alcoholic beverages (available for independent purchase where offered)
- Personal warm clothing and footwear
- Flexible cancellation policy if you are suffering from illness. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms then it is not recommended to travel on the cruise. We would encourage you to contact us and change the cruise date or cancel your booking. (Use the contact number on the booking confirmation). Full refund will be provided if you advise us atleast 8 hours prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats.
- For cancellations in other circumstances, we reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 36 hours of departure. Bookings are fully flexible up to 36 hours prior to the tour departure. Cancellation should be notified via call/email to the phone number/email address mentioned in the booking confirmation.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap during coach transit
- The experience is suitable for most travellers with standard mobility
How much time do I get to spend at the Port Arthur Historic Site?
You will have three hours dedicated to the Port Arthur Historic Site, which includes time for your included lunch as well as independent exploration of the grounds, buildings, and ruins.
Are entry fees to Port Arthur included in this tour price?
Yes, full admission entry to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site is included in your tour ticket.
What specific historic structures can I see during the Port Arthur visit?
During your three hours on site, you can explore over 30 historic structures and ruins, including the iconic Penitentiary, the Separate Prison, the Guard Tower and the roofless Convict Church.
What should I wear during the 3-hour wilderness cruise?
Dressing in warm layers is essential because offshore winds can be cold even during summer. Wear thermals, warm jackets, gloves, and a beanie. Full-length windproof and waterproof jackets are provided on board to wear over your clothes.
Where does the tour check in and return in Hobart?
Check-in is at 7:15am at the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Centre on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge. The tour returns to the same location at approximately 6:00pm.
- Please bring layered warm clothing, thermal base layers, gloves, a beanie or scarf, comfortable walking shoes, and a camera
- Please mention any specific dietary requirements in comments at the time of booking
- Flexible cancellation policy if you are suffering from illness. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing flu-like symptoms then it is not recommended to travel on the cruise. We would encourage you to contact us and change the cruise date or cancel your booking. (Use the contact number on the booking confirmation). Full refund will be provided if you advise us atleast 8 hours prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats.
- For cancellations in other circumstances, we reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 36 hours of departure. Bookings are fully flexible up to 36 hours prior to the tour departure. Cancellation should be notified via call/email to the phone number/email address mentioned in the booking confirmation.
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