Tasman Island Cruises – Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours

This Pennicott Wilderness Journey takes you for a spectacular three-hour cruise along the extraordinary coastline of Tasman National Park, between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur.

Close encounters with the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, rugged and spectacular coastal landscapes, waterfalls, deep sea caves, amazing wildlife on land and sea. Gaze up at the spectacular dolerite cliffs of Cape Pillar, marvel at the towering sea stacks like Cathedral Rock, the Totem Pole, Candlestick and glide in and out of sea caves.

You will join in the search for abundant sea and coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales, birds of prey, albatross and many other varieties of sea birds.

The team at Tasman Island Cruises are dedicated to providing world-class customer service. From the time you hop on their bus or arrive at the booking centre you will know that your enjoyment and safety is paramount. Our local seafaring boat crew share a deep love of the ocean and coast, with extensive experience and skills in reading the moods of the sea. They’ll make sure you enjoy every moment of your cruise.

Services

$265

Include a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo in your Full Day Tour to the Tasman Peninsula. This full day of adventure includes a return guided bus tour, three-hour wilderness cruise, entry to the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, morning tea and lunch.

Departs daily at 0730 from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office at Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Operates daily all year round, except Christmas Day. Maximum of 40 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

$155

Tasman Island Cruises offers three-hour wilderness cruises departing from its booking centre at Port Arthur all year round.

There is a 10 am cruise daily with an option of an afternoon cruise departing at 2 pm from December to April.

Prepare yourself to see some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere, and marine wildlife including seals, albatrosses, sea eagles and whales during migration season.

Operates daily all year round except Christmas Day. Maximum of 40 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Public Toilet

$245

This full day of adventure includes a return guided bus tour, three-hour wilderness cruise, morning tea and lunch. Departs daily at 0745 from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office at Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Operates daily all year round, except Christmas Day. Maximum of 40 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and waterproof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

$280

Include a three hour visit to Port Arthur Historic Site to make the ultimate Port Arthur wilderness, wildlife and historic journey. This full day of adventure includes a return guided bus tour, three hour wilderness cruise, three hours at the Port Arthur Historic Site, morning tea and lunch. Departs daily at 0730 from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Hobart Booking Office at Franklin Wharf, next to Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.

Operates daily all year round, except Christmas Day. Maximum of 40 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

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