3Hr Pennicott Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

The 3Hr Pennicott Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise is an extended coastal eco-adventure departing from Arthur Highway in Port Arthur. Boarding a custom-built vessel with open-air tiered seating under a protective canopy, this cruise takes guests beneath Cape Pillar's 300m vertical sea cliffs out to the remote Tasman Island, exploring deep ocean caves, blowholes and diverse wildlife habitats along the Tasman National Park.

Soaring Sea Cliffs and Wildlife Exploration
Your adventure begins in Port Arthur, where you board a custom-built vessel and head out along Tasmania’s dramatic southern coastline. Keep your eyes on the water and watch as the landscape becomes increasingly wild and remote.

As you approach Cape Pillar, you’ll cruise beneath its immense vertical sea cliffs, rising around 300 metres into the sky. As the boat moves close to the coastline, you will see natural archways, blowholes and deep ocean caves carved into the rock.

The cruise continues towards the remote Tasman Island, with the scenery changing constantly as you travel through the waters of Tasman National Park. There’s plenty to watch beyond the coastline, too. Look across the rocks for Australian fur seals, scan the water for dolphins riding alongside the boat, and watch the skies and cliff faces for seabirds such as albatrosses, sea eagles and cormorants.

If you’re travelling during whale migration season, keep looking out to sea for Humpback or Southern Right Whales passing through these waters. With the boat’s open-air design and unobstructed views, you’re right in the middle of the action, as you come face to face with the rugged coastline and wildlife.

Who Is This Cruise Best Suited For?
The 3Hr Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise is a great option for travellers looking to experience Tasmania’s wild coastline as a short day trip from Hobart. It suits nature and wildlife lovers, as well as adventurous travellers who want to see Cape Pillar, Tasman Island and the dramatic coastline without committing to a full-day tour.