Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks
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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
630 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great sights and history of Maria Island
wshames,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very interesting and enjoyable day despite the challenges of poor weather conditions. Mike and his assistant made every effort to keep us all well informed about all the sights we were seeing. Food and drinks were plentiful.
Fantastic Day Out
kimmac53,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went with Michael today on a Maria Island Cruise. The comprehensive information received before the cruise meant we already had a good feeling about the trip. The weather was not ideal so we received communication the night before explaining that the cruise would go ahead with a modified course to keep passengers safe and comfortable. We were happy to see that the boat was well equipped and maintained and were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped on board. Michael’s commentary was interesting, the scenery was spectacular and it was obvious how much he cared about the environment. His deckhand Freya did an incredible job looking after everyone. Morning tea and lunch were both delicious and the accompanying glass of wine was appreciated. We enjoyed the 2 hour guided tour of the island with Freya learning about the history and spotting native wildlife. Thank you Michael and Freya for such a wonderful day!
The crew was amazing and...
Jo B,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was amazing and very informative. We were able to see many wombats, pademelons, white bellied sea eagles, dolphins and seals.
Must do Tassie trip
Jane C,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has to be Tasmania's best kept secret. What a fabulous day out cruising the circumference of Maria Island. Great commentary and wonderful scenery of the entire island from the sea. Also 2 hrs walking tour on island. Lunch supplied was fresh & plentiful as was morning tea. All in all, a trip not to be missed when visiting East Coast of Tassie.
Fantastic & totally recommended day tour
debbo7859,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent boat cruise day tour which included so much history, beautiful scenery & sights, a great mixture of cruising & walking (but you can stay on the boat if you don’t wish to do the walk) where we were even lucky enough to come across so many wildlife sightings……it included a lovely morning tea with the seals at Ile Des Phoques & a yummy lunch in the bay of the Painted Rocks at Maria Island as well…….our driver & guide, Steve & Xavier, (& also the lovely young lady behind the counter where we checked in at the cafe beforehand) were all such wonderful hosts - very informative, friendly, helpful & courteous, thank you so much for a fabulous trip………we would definitely recommend doing this tour Debbie & Jim
Stunning Views and Fantastic Wildlife Experience
Karen K,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with stunning views of beautiful Maria Island. Easy pick-up from Hobart. Michael our boat captain provided excellent commentary on our boat tour around the island, stopping often to point out really interesting geological features like the Great Unconformity. We even went into a cave to see stalactites! We saw lots of dolphins up close, albatross and fur seals. We had a nice tea and cakes in one cove, then later on a delicious lunch at a beautiful sheltered cove with a white sand beach. Molly provided an excellent wildlife and history tour of Darlington. We saw wombats, pademelons, Cape Barren geese, wallabies and a kangaroo. Overall it was a fantastic day and we loved the variety of experiences on this tour.
Memorable! This tour is a must!
Global03037619242,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day from the start! Molly picked us up in Hobart and drove us to the Maria Island boat. The captain and boat crew, including Molly, were delightful...welcoming and attentive to the needs of us passengers. The geology of the island is breathtaking and our captain shared so much information about it. He even navigated the boat into a colorful cave. The only way to appreciate this stunning island is by boat. Truly a memorable day!
Couldn’t get a better cruise
Irene W,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just got off the boat and had to write a review straight away. What a fantastic day - thank you Steve and Xavier for such an immersive experience. Your genuine desire to share your knowledge of the Island was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to the cafe for a wonderful lunch.
Adventure on the sea and the land around and on beautiful Maria Island
Jenny B,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exciting adventure on the water and land. The hard-working crew of two makes the adventure what it is, an exciting experience, lesson on the history, geology, and wildlife of the area. The caring crew are there to make you comfortable throughout the journey. We were able to see wildlife in the waters and on the land with a walking tour of Maria Island and the convict quarters. A nice lunch was served on board the boat as well as snacks and drinks throughout the tour. The boat was comfortable and managed well over the rough water with the experienced captain at the helm. An enjoyable day, indeed.
A brilliant day out
mark w,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant day with a four hour boat trip right around the island followed by a 2 hour walk . The scenery was wonderful. The captain Mike and the staff Freya and Rachel were all so friendly helpful and full of great knowledge. The catering for lunch and morning tea was generous and very good. Really just a wonderful day out, highly recommended.
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