Bestseller

Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

4.89

4.9(486 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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Wilsons Promontory Cruises is the only cruise operating out of the Wilsons Promontory National Park. Travel is world's first amphibious boats and see a coastline that few have experienced from the water on this 2.5 hour wilderness cruise.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure at Wilsons Promontory Cruises Booking Office, Tidal River

11am Departure: Please check in at the departure point by 10:30am. We will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.

What To Expect

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Discover the beautiful granite coastline and unique wilderness of Wilsons Promontory National park on our 2.5 hour Wilsons Promontory Cruise. Leave straight from Norman Beach into Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park on custom built amphibious vessels. Cruise into the waters of Bass Strait and witness South Point, the southernmost tip of Australia's mainland. See sculptured granite rock formations including the iconic Skull Rock. See one of Victoria's major Australian fur seal breeding colonies and be on the lookout for dolphins, migrating whales and seabirds.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

2pm Cruise departure

1:30 Check-in Time : Please check in at the departure point by 1:30pm we will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.

11am Cruise departure

11am Depature: Please check in at the departure point by 11am we will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.

What‘s Included

Waterproof and windproof jackets are provided but we encourage you to dress warmly and in layers.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.89

486 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

456

Wild Ride At The Prom
Jane S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely fantastic! Crew were great, scenery was spectacular & the experience, despite getting soaking wet, was great fun. A couple of tips - it can geta bit rough, so expect some bumps & it's probably a good idea to take some sea-sickness prevention. - you might consider a plastic zip lock bag for your phone. All 5 of us are aged 70+ & we shared the boat with 22 14 year old teenage boys & they loved it too, so it's an experience for all ages.
Our trip to Skull Rock
Jen C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This boat cruise to Skull Island was magnificent from the beginning to end. It was extremely organised. Our guides Deb and Teagan were the best!! We were given jackets to wear, options to take a ginger tablet in case of sea sickness. Once on the boat, we started our adventure heading as far as Skull Rock… we saw seals, a sea eagle and Skull Rock. The seals were beautiful and even welcomed our boat! We highly recommend.
Worth doing
Duane D,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It can be windy & rough but the vessel is capable and it adds to the experience. We had so much fun.
The rougher the better!
144kerrier,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 2.5 hour trip! Rough conditions but the boat was comfortable and crew confident. Would do it all again 👍
Unfair and Rigid Service, No Customer Consideration
anshum114,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We had a highly disappointing and frustrating experience with this cruise booked through Viator. Our group of five paid $825 in total, and due to an unavoidable tyre puncture, we arrived at 1:55 PM—just 25 minutes after the 1:30 PM check-in time. We clearly explained the situation upon arrival, but were refused boarding immediately without any discussion or consideration. The response from staff was blunt and dismissive; we were simply told “no” and informed that the boat had already departed. They claimed they had tried calling multiple times, but we had no network coverage in that area, making it impossible to receive those calls, which was completely beyond our control. What makes this experience even worse is the complete lack of flexibility or basic customer care. Despite the genuine circumstances, there was no option to reschedule, no partial refund, and no goodwill gesture of any kind. It felt like policy was used as a reason to keep the full payment without providing any service. For a company handling paid experiences, this level of rigidity and lack of empathy is unacceptable. All five of us lost the full amount with absolutely no resolution, which feels entirely unfair. I strongly recommend others think carefully before booking, as if anything goes wrong—even due to unavoidable circumstances—you should not expect any support, flexibility, or accountability.
Brilliant. Great crew....
Anthony B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant. Great crew. Beautiful area. Skilled boatman. Fur seals, sea lions, eagles. Wonderful. Cut to the chase? Get on the boat! If you don’t feel better when you get back, check your pulse. You may be dead!
Awesome way to explore a rugged coastline! Staff were enthusiastic and terrific guides.
Hugh S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Make sure your camera is fully charged to get plenty of photos! Jackets provided are good quality but dress warm underneath.
We had such a great day out on the boat the hosts were great to we saw lots of seals and a couple of eagles aswell
Brendon M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I think everyone would love it a great day out and it was nice and sunny to staff were very good to .
Enjoyable, but boats need upkeep.
marikafromaustralia,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We enjoyed the trip. We loved visiting the seals and skull rock (wished the boat would have circled around it). Unfortunately the boat lost an engine and our fun speedboat was a very slow ride back. We spoke to some people that went the day earlier and their ride had been compromised by a problem with the wheel on the boat.
Must try
762akshats,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 2.5-hour wilderness cruise is an absolute "must-do" that offers a perspective of Wilsons Promontory you simply cannot get from the land. Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, this cruise is "worth every cent" for its unique views of the southernmost tip of mainland Australia.

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Bestseller

Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

4.89

4.9(486 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 8 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure at Wilsons Promontory Cruises Booking Office, Tidal River

11am Departure: Please check in at the departure point by 10:30am. We will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.

What To Expect

Wilsons Promontory National Park

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

2pm Cruise departure

1:30 Check-in Time : Please check in at the departure point by 1:30pm we will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.

11am Cruise departure

11am Depature: Please check in at the departure point by 11am we will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.

What‘s Included

Waterproof and windproof jackets are provided but we encourage you to dress warmly and in layers.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.89

486 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

456

Wild Ride At The Prom
Jane S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely fantastic! Crew were great, scenery was spectacular & the experience, despite getting soaking wet, was great fun. A couple of tips - it can geta bit rough, so expect some bumps & it's probably a good idea to take some sea-sickness prevention. - you might consider a plastic zip lock bag for your phone. All 5 of us are aged 70+ & we shared the boat with 22 14 year old teenage boys & they loved it too, so it's an experience for all ages.
Our trip to Skull Rock
Jen C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This boat cruise to Skull Island was magnificent from the beginning to end. It was extremely organised. Our guides Deb and Teagan were the best!! We were given jackets to wear, options to take a ginger tablet in case of sea sickness. Once on the boat, we started our adventure heading as far as Skull Rock… we saw seals, a sea eagle and Skull Rock. The seals were beautiful and even welcomed our boat! We highly recommend.
Worth doing
Duane D,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It can be windy & rough but the vessel is capable and it adds to the experience. We had so much fun.
The rougher the better!
144kerrier,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 2.5 hour trip! Rough conditions but the boat was comfortable and crew confident. Would do it all again 👍
Unfair and Rigid Service, No Customer Consideration
anshum114,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We had a highly disappointing and frustrating experience with this cruise booked through Viator. Our group of five paid $825 in total, and due to an unavoidable tyre puncture, we arrived at 1:55 PM—just 25 minutes after the 1:30 PM check-in time. We clearly explained the situation upon arrival, but were refused boarding immediately without any discussion or consideration. The response from staff was blunt and dismissive; we were simply told “no” and informed that the boat had already departed. They claimed they had tried calling multiple times, but we had no network coverage in that area, making it impossible to receive those calls, which was completely beyond our control. What makes this experience even worse is the complete lack of flexibility or basic customer care. Despite the genuine circumstances, there was no option to reschedule, no partial refund, and no goodwill gesture of any kind. It felt like policy was used as a reason to keep the full payment without providing any service. For a company handling paid experiences, this level of rigidity and lack of empathy is unacceptable. All five of us lost the full amount with absolutely no resolution, which feels entirely unfair. I strongly recommend others think carefully before booking, as if anything goes wrong—even due to unavoidable circumstances—you should not expect any support, flexibility, or accountability.
Brilliant. Great crew....
Anthony B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant. Great crew. Beautiful area. Skilled boatman. Fur seals, sea lions, eagles. Wonderful. Cut to the chase? Get on the boat! If you don’t feel better when you get back, check your pulse. You may be dead!
Awesome way to explore a rugged coastline! Staff were enthusiastic and terrific guides.
Hugh S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Make sure your camera is fully charged to get plenty of photos! Jackets provided are good quality but dress warm underneath.
We had such a great day out on the boat the hosts were great to we saw lots of seals and a couple of eagles aswell
Brendon M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I think everyone would love it a great day out and it was nice and sunny to staff were very good to .
Enjoyable, but boats need upkeep.
marikafromaustralia,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We enjoyed the trip. We loved visiting the seals and skull rock (wished the boat would have circled around it). Unfortunately the boat lost an engine and our fun speedboat was a very slow ride back. We spoke to some people that went the day earlier and their ride had been compromised by a problem with the wheel on the boat.
Must try
762akshats,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 2.5-hour wilderness cruise is an absolute "must-do" that offers a perspective of Wilsons Promontory you simply cannot get from the land. Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, this cruise is "worth every cent" for its unique views of the southernmost tip of mainland Australia.