This Tasman Island cruise provides an unforgettable 3-hour wilderness trip along the spectacular coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck in southern Tasmania.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Driver: English

Highlights

See the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere
Enter deep sea caves, archways, waterfalls and blowholes
Watch wildlife including hundreds of seals, thousands of seabirds, dolphins and migrating whales

Full description

The cruise travels beneath the highest vertical sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere at Cape Pillar. Guests explore waterfalls, rock formations, archways and deep-sea caves. The coastline is part of the Tasman National Park. It is home to a variety of wildlife including hundreds of seals, migrating whales and abundant sea birds in their thousands. At any time of year you're likely to see the feeding frenzy of diving gannets, albatross and sea eagles wheeling on the wind, cliff-nesting cormorants and peregrine falcons, or a pod of playful dolphins surfing the bow wave of the boat. The custom built yellow boats are ideal for viewing the spectacular coastline and wildlife of the Tasman Peninsula. Each vessel holds a maximum of 43 guests. Covered open-air tiered seating means an excellent all-round view and connection with the environment. The boats are safe, comfortable and gentle on the environment due to their fuel efficiency and low emission operation.

Includes

3-hour wilderness cruise

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

6961 Arthur Highway Port Arthur

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing

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There is no minimum age for this tour
Cruises depart daily

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 178 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5

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We had an incredible trip. Staff were very informative. We saw a small whale breaching night next to the boat. There was a large pod of dolphins competing with the gorgeous seals for the school of fish. The landscape of the cliffs and going into the caves was very cool. All in all I would highly recommend this tour

June 13, 2021

Lily and Nick did a great job making sure that everyone was well informed and enjoyed the trip. This cruise was great and if you get a chance I would recommend doing it if you’re in Port Arthur. Be sure to be rugged up as you may return in a dozen stage and require thawing out.

May 5, 2021

Our experience on the boat was beyond belief. I have waited for three years to see Tasman Island, the landing and The Blade. The guides took me to exactly where I needed to be to witness them all up so close. I cannot believe how close I was to the surface of The Southern Ocean - close enough to see a pod of more than one hundred dolphins swim around and under the boat. Close enough to see baby seals and their mothers. Close enough to almost touch wandering albatross on the wing. Unbelievable!

April 11, 2021

Tasman Island: 3-Hour Wilderness Cruise

Tasman Island: 3-Hour Wilderness Cruise

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