Tasman Island Cruises - 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise Port Arthur
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This world class wilderness cruise travels along the spectacular coastline of the Tasman National Park between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck, southern Tasmania.
One of the highlights of the cruise is Tasman Island, a great landmark of the Southern Ocean – its slender white lighthouse is still a beacon for seafarers entering Storm Bay including during the famous annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Few places on Earth have such a rich variety of marine wildlife and seabirds. The Continental Shelf runs close to Tasman Island and an upwelling of nutrient from the ocean's depths creates a smorgasbord for all the creatures in the complex food chain of the sea, from plankton and birdlife such as albatross to sharks, dolphins and southern right whales.
So much is happening out there, every day of the year. The abundant sea and coastal wildlife is extremely active, who knows what you will see on your cruise? Close encounters with wildlife are common:
* We guarantee sightings of seals at the extensive seal haul-outs at Tasman Island and Cathedral Rock
* From September to December and again between April and May, you may observe migrating humpback or southern right whales.
* In late summer, we often see great rafts of shearwaters in their tens of thousands.
* At any time of the year, you’re likely to see the feeding frenzy of diving gannets, albatrosses and see eagles wheeling on the wind, cliff-nesting peregrine falcons and playful dolphins surfing in the bow wave of the boat.
Each day we decide on the direction of the cruise depending on the wind and the sea conditions. The tour will either leave from Eaglehawk Neck or at Port Arthur a short walk from our booking centre. Our main departure point is from our Port Arthur booking centre where we will transfer you to where our boat will be leaving from. You need to arrive at our booking office 40 minutes prior to the departure time to allow for these transfers.
Price Valid For
One Person
Booking Notes
Adults $110
Children $65 (aged 3-16)
Family $340 (2 adults and up to 3 children)
To allow for bus to boat transfer please ensure that:
- For tours departing 10am, please meet at our booking office at 9.15am.
- For tours departing 2pm, please meet at our booking office at 1.15pm.
Departure Time
Meeting times are 9.15am and 1.15pm December to May - 9.15am June to November
Meeting Point
The 3 Hour Cruise departs daily from our Tasman Island Cruises Booking Centre in Port Arthur, situated on the left, 100m before the Port Arthur Historic Site entrance.
Location
6961 Arthur Highway Port Arthur Tasmania 7182