Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks
Overview
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8 hours
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Award winning day tour of Maria Island National Park to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depart from Triabunna (approximately 1-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart). Includes a 4-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island with a 2-hour stay on the island. Lunch is provided with your tour as a beautiful selection of salad bowls from our cafe. Lunch will be enjoyed on the boat at anchor in a secluded bay. Local wines (Devils Corner Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and Tasmanian premium lager are also provided during lunch. A single serve is complimentary with your tour. Additional alcoholic drinks are $10 per serve. Cakes, water, tea, coffee, orange juice, soda water and soft drinks are also provided complimentary.
Our shuttle bus service is available for guests who require transport from Hobart! Please choose the Tour + Bus option when booking.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please choose the Tour + Bus option if you do require the Hobart shuttle bus.
Tours are subject to weather and minimum numbers
Tours are perfect for children and families!
The vessel is safe and comfortable and provides protection from the elements
The vessel has a comfortable on board toilet, which doubles as a change room for those wanting to swim
Maria Island Cruises reserves the right to cancel departures at anytime and will refund the full amount of any monies paid by the customer.
Our 5-star tour is catered with drinks and optional food/lunch onboard
Designed and guided by professional scientists
Small and personalised tour groups. Maximum 24 people for room to move about the boat!
Waterproof jackets and pants available onboard the boat
Perfect for children
Seasickness tablets and wristbands provided to guests if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
East Coast Cruises
Award winning Cruise & Walk day tour of Tasmania's stunning Maria Island National Park. The only tour to combine viewing wild seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, Cape Barren geese, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration) with World famous geological landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage convict history and lunch at a remote pristine beach. An amazing day tour from Hobart. Rated the #1 tour company in Hobart on Tripadvisor! The perfect tour for local, interstate and international visitors wanting to escape to nature, relax, unwind and come face to face with Australia's iconic native animals and famous landscapes.
Maria Island National Park
Enter onto Maria Island National Park for a 2-hour guided walk of Maria's UNESCO World Heritage listed convict settlement. Come face to face with Maria Island's iconic native wildlife including wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, Cape Barren geese and even possibly Tasmanian devils. Maria Island is the best place in the world to see wombats in the wild!
What‘s Included
Chilled water
Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement
Dolphin watching
Seal viewing (morning tea & coffee with Australian fur seals!)
Landing and facility fees
Choose from a selection of healthy salad bows. Please indicate if you would like either a Chicken aioli salad, smoked salmon salad, roast beef salad, leg ham salad, vegetarian salad or vegan salad.
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional guide
Snacks
Driver/guide
Hobart shuttle bus transfer. Please select Tour + Bus option.
4-hour scenic cruise
Kangaroo viewing
2-hour stay on Maria Island
Orange juice
Soda water
Complimentary single serve during lunch
Whale watching
Wombat viewing
Soft drinks
Hotel pickup. Shuttle Bus now departing from Brooke Street Pier Hobart
Options
Tour + Bus
If you require a shuttle bus pickup from Hobart or the Airport, chose this package option!
Tour Only
If you have your own transport, join our cruise & walk tour of Maria Island from our home town of Triabunna on Tasmania's sunny east coast.
Reviews
618 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day
mandy8119,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a big day wort transfers from Hobart but worth it. On the boat ride we saw seals and the Painted Wall and on Maria Island, wombats and an echidna. Guides were great and informative and lunch was delicious. It even included wine.
A great & worthwhile experience to understand the Island preservation & development.
988sylvianel,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Maria Island cruise & guided walk was a great experience. Steve, the Skipper toured us around the Island pointing out the local wildlife, Island topography & geological highlights. We would not have believed an Island such as this could be so diverse & interesting without experiencing it first hand. After we arrived at Darlington, Molly, the Guide led us on an interesting hike & brief history lesson of the area with tales of life in the early to late 1800’s from early convict settlement to an attempted holiday destination, and now the recent establishment of the area as a wildlife conservation area through “negotiations” between the local fishermen & the wildlife conservation officers. Steve is an experienced sea hand who has obviously spent considerable time with the locals understanding the history. Molly is a recent Graduate in Geology from the University of Tasmania who has spent time understanding the local history, plants & wildlife before embarking on her life dream. A great & worthwhile experience to understand the Island preservation & development, or as they say locally “to the Island, from the Island, from the Island”.
Wonderful
Karinya V,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I know we were incredibly lucky but holy holy what a spectacular day. Seeing dolphins playing along side the boat, seals napping onthe rocks, wombats just chilling, wallabies and paddymelons just hiding from the sun, an echidna strolling. Weather fantastic. The team making the all possible, just wonderful! You can tell they love their job, they made the trip unforgettable. This was my first time ever doing soemthing like this and I habe been changed. I normally just explore on my own. But this was great seeing places of the island I would not have been able to access on my own. I cannot thank you enough!
A unique experience not to be missed.
julielU5115AW,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This circumnavigation of Maria Island and guided walk around the remains of the penal settlement at Darlington was highly informative, very interesting and completely enjoyable. We saw a variety of spectacular and unusual rock formations that can only be viewed from the sea. We even ventured well into a cave in the boat! We watched dolphins and seals relaxing, swimming and diving in and near the water. We encountered pademelons, Cape Barron geese, a wombat and an echidna in their natural habitat. The staff on board were so caring and considerate, tailoring this unique experience to each person's needs, creating an atmosphere of welcome and relaxation for all. The cost of this 7 and a half hour day trip on the Spirit of Maria which takes about 30 people including staff was money very well spent. It included morning tea and a delicious, generous lunch and drinks. We are so glad we chose this cruise on what was a 10/ 10 day. We give the staff 10/ 10 too.
Highly recommend
cindybV9340VO,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, Highly recommend. Loved the seal colony and visit to Mariah Island. The team, skipper Steve and guide Tamsin, were both knowledgeable and went out of their way to ensure all on board had a great time.
Awesome
anthonydawson34,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic day. Very well organized. I highly recommend this day cruise. The Captain, a gentleman by the name of Michael is truly impressive. And his first mate Ruby, is an absolute gem. Employee of the year!
Exceeds expectations
Julie P,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very professional and knowledgeable crew. Passenger comfort was a priority and the journey was very comfortable. The geology of the island is amazing and exceeds expectations.
One of the best experiences of its type,
Sue C,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing experience. Wonderful scenery,and wildlife.The boat ride was exhilarating,with great up close views of the fantastic coastline,windy rides between quiet bays,dolphins,seals,albatross,sea eagle.The crew were attentive and informative,food good,and the walk around the island was beautiful.
Maria Island - A Special Place
184beverleyr,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked with Maria Island Cruises on the Ionger cruise to the island of seals but because of the rough weather we circumnavigated Maria Island instead and I was so glad we did. The weather was calmer and the scenery spectacular. I have seen many cliffs in my world travels and travelling in Tasmania but these were unique. Michael, the owner and captain, was amazing: his knowledge of the area and his skills in positioning the boat where all could see was an absolute delight and the care shown by his crew making sure everybody was secure, comfortable and happy was exceptional. Maria Island is a fascinating place with a varied and interesting history. I can not recommend this tour highly enough.
Staffs were very friendly...
Angela L,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Staffs were very friendly and organised which made the trip very enjoyable. We will definitely come back and join the tour again.
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