Tasman Island Cruises - Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

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Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Seals at Tasman Island
Cape Pillar
The Totem Pole and Candlestick
Albatross
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About

This Pennicott Wilderness Journey takes you for a spectacular 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.

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Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

Tasman Island Cruises offers 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.

$190 per person

Full Day Tour from Hobart including Tasmanian Devil Unzoo

Full Day Tour from Hobart including Tasmanian Devil Unzoo

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, 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.

$345 per person

Reviews & Ratings

Will Harris

Will Harris

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If I could give a 100 star review I would. A fantastic experience when visiting Port Arthur. This adventure starts with a short bus trip to Eaglehawk Neck where the boat awaits. The staff were excellent and we had Laura and Lilly on the trip. This cruise takes you right down to Tasman Island and right up close to a number of seal colonies. Our guides were well informed about the area and explained how the cliff faces were formed and other geographical information about the area. We were impressed with their attention to safety detail and were always making sure every one was ok. The boats are purpose built for the environment and can get quite close to the cliff faces where the seals are. Every seat gives you a great view so it's easy to take photos and video. We were lucky enough to see dolphins right up at the boat, along with Albatross. The dolphins were working to push up small fish to the surface and they were eating them, also providing food for the birds. After the cruise the bus takes you back to Port Arthur. There is also free parking for your vehicle before you head out on the adventure. This company offers other cruises in Tasmania including Bruny Island and some on the east coast. Also day trips from Hobart can be organised for other cruises as well. Can highly recommend Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.

Get in touch

Phone

036250 2200

Email

info@tasmancruises.com.au

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Where you'll be

6961 Arthur Highway

Port Arthur TAS 7182

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