6 Hobart Boat Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211Our pick

Spend about six hours cruising Maria Island’s cliffs, bays, caves, and wildlife-rich waters, then take a two-hour guided walk at Darlington Convict Settlement. Guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, and Tamsyn combine geology, wildlife, and convict history. Lunch, drinks, snacks, and Hobart shuttle transport are available.

“An 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.”

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2.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121

Spend about nine hours with an experienced driver-guide such as Colin, Vic, Rod, or Mark, traveling from Hobart to Port Arthur. You’ll tour the former convict site, cruise around the Isle of the Dead, stop at Richmond, Tasman Arch, Remarkable Cave, and a chocolate foundry, with hotel pickup offered.

“Our tour was very informative and the driver was marvellous. Colin was funny but also full of local history, making the day very enjoyable not boring. We are so glad we decided to book the Port Arthur tour.”

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3.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · from $25Best value

Board at Murray Street Pier for a relaxed Derwent River cruise with captain’s commentary and clear views of Hobart’s waterfront. Choose a one-hour morning or afternoon trip, a 1.5-hour lunch sailing, or a two-hour dinner cruise with a three-course meal and one drink. The route heads north or south depending on the departure.

“Great commentary very interesting information and facts. Lunch was delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful.”

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4.Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · 8h 30m · from $120

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur with Gray Line Tasmania, stopping at Richmond Bridge, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Arch, Pirates Bay and Remarkable Cave. You get four hours at the historic site, a harbor cruise, guided commentary, and time for lunch. Guides such as Phil, Mark, Evan and Colin are known for clear history and good humor.

“Port Arthur was very moving . Mark The driver was very informative and had answered any questions we had . Great day out , full value for money.”

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5.Port Arthur Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 358 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at Eaglehawk Neck, the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, Port Arthur Lavender Farm, and Remarkable Cave. Your $102 ticket includes Port Arthur admission, an audio experience, and a 20-minute harbour cruise. Guides may include Mark, Jodie, Skye, or Pascal.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable with a great personality. A great experience”

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6.Historic Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Set out from Murray Street Pier for a 90-minute Derwent River cruise past Battery Point, Sandy Bay, Bellerive, Kangaroo Bluff, the Tasman Bridge, Government House, and the Royal Botanic Garden. Your captain provides live English commentary, while you enjoy a one-course lunch of steak, fish, chicken schnitzel, or a vegetarian patty.

“Great meal, good crew a captain who knew his stuff.”

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