Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the Tasman Peninsula from both land and sea on a full-day excursion from Hobart. See the Tasman Peninsula from the water on a three-hour wilderness cruise, enjoy an included lunch before your tour continues to Port Arthur Historic Site. Gain invaluable insights from your interpretive guides on this Tasman Peninsula day tour, which includes morning tea and lunch.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Full-length waterproof and windproof jackets provided
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Your driver/guide will meet you at our Hobart office for check in and the start of your guided full day tour. Check in by 7.15am.
Our guides will meet you at our Visitor Centre as you embark on your three hour wilderness cruise, exploring the soaring cliffs and coastline of the Tasman Peninsula.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Scenic guided bus tour
3-hour wilderness cruise
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart
Reviews
485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great driver...
Ethan W,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We started the day smoothly with our great driver and guide Liam. I forgot the names of the 2 staff on the boat, but they were both friendly and passionate about what they do. Very well organised. Truly an epic experience.
Very knowledgeable staff...
Gene Q,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable staff from our driver and tour guide Ben, Aya and Hamish lovely service the morning tea very freshly made scones and homemade cream and jam couldn’t be happier
Well worth it
furiousbottle,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, and all the tour guides were awesome!
Real Tasmania
Lynne A,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00**You will experience natural & historic Tasmania with knowledgeable guides and comfortable rides**!
Highly Recommend Tasman Cruise & Port Arthur Combo Tour
Karen K,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful views of Tasman Island peninsula and coastline. We saw dolphins, albatross, and even two humpback whales though it wasn't the season for them. One recommendation is to leave your day bags/small backpacks on the bus. You're strapped into the high-speed boat wearing an ankle-length poncho they provide. You can't put your bags on the floor otherwise they will get wet. Just bring your camera for the boat. The Port Arthur Penitentiary Site was really interesting. I recommend starting with the Separate Prison as there is more info provided there if doing a self-guided tour. Overall this was a great experience and our driver Kirin provided informative content on the drive in from Hobart.
Amazing day trip - loved it!
O6151OMmoniquec,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this day adventure. The cruise experience exceeded expectation - we’ve never seen so many dolphins, loved the seals, and the coastline was so dramatic & beautiful. We were also excited to do Port Arthur and it was well worth it. Amazing day! We took tips from other reviews and made sure we layered up to keep warm for cruise, and don’t forget sunscreen (and hat for Port Arthur). We only had 3 days in Hobart and are so pleased we did this - highly recommend.
Australian Vacation
C5353WAbradleyw,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far the best tour on our Australian vacation. The boat cruise was spectacular. The scenery was just amazing and so beautiful! Port Arthur is a great historic site visit. The tour was on time and the bus driver kept to the schedule.
Had a blast! I’ll be back!!!
Kelly J,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best! The tour company was friendly, helpful and so knowledgeable. I throughly enjoy every minute of the day. Absolute highlight was the boat tour. Cannot recommend it enough.
Scenery, scenery and wildlife
Jason Sophie,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Totally spectacular cruise! Thanks to an amazing crew of Lilly and Kai who were a wealth of information, friendly and very professional in their boatmanship. Seeing the amazing East Coast scenery from a boat was breath taking at every point. And the bonus of wildlife such as dolphins, seals and birds will be hard to beat. I would highly recommend this tour!
Wish have more nature adventures with less participants.
CocoDinoMiko,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The trip was ok although I would not book it again due to the following reasons: The bus was too small very difficult to sit. The lunch could have been purchased at the stop with better choices of food and sitting arrangements which were outside with temperatures around 28C. The time spent at the Forth was too long and not everyone likes to walk in the heat of the day. Finally there was no information about taking a warmer clothes for the boat ride.
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