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15 Best Hobart Harbour Cruises

The water options in town: historic harbour cruises on the Derwent, kayak paddles past the docks with fish and chips served on the water and the river view of a city built by sail. Hobart’s waterfront still works; the boats tour a living harbour.

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

Discover Tasmania’s history and natural beauty with this full-day tour from Hobart, featuring Port Arthur, a harbor cruise, and scenic stops along the Tasman Peninsula.

★ 4.5

“Great day trip to Port Arthur. Fantastic friendly tour guide in Victor. The tour commentary was excellent. Port Arthur was amazing. Highly recommend.”

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3.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

Discover Hobart from the water with a scenic Derwent River cruise, offering stunning views, lively commentary, and delicious meal options—ideal for relaxed explorers.

★ 4.5

“The commentary was hard to hear what with the noise of the engines and lots of chatter from other guests. Didn’t hear a word !! And that was one reason I went to hear about the history. Suggest pre recorded commentary and give each person…”

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4.Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

Discover the rugged beauty of Bruny Island on a full-day Hobart tour featuring a 3-hour eco-cruise, wildlife sightings, scenic stops, and delicious included lunch.

★ 5.0

“So fun !! ❤️ What a day ! Loved the walk at Bruney - the views are just stunning. The boat ride was a thrilling and the cliffs and caves just awsome. Lunch was also delicious . Thankyou for memorable day out !!”

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5.Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart

Experience Tasmania's rugged coast and convict history on a full-day tour from Hobart, featuring a scenic 3-hour cruise and a visit to Port Arthur.

★ 5.0

“The tour was well planned and organised however the tour guides were less interactive and attentive then previous tours I've been on. I had an individual vomit next to me on the boat and was only moved to another seat, not offered any cloths etc…”

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6.Hobart Kayak Tour

Experience Hobart from the water with guided kayak tours ranging from 2.5 hours to full-day adventures. Enjoy stunning scenery, expert guides, and unique local insights.

★ 5.0

“Dan and Lachie were very professional and friendly guides. They explained everything with a little humour which put the group at ease. They shared a little interesting history and information about the docks and shoreline. Nothing was too much trouble for them to help with.”

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8.Tasman Peninsula Tour, Cruise & Port Arthur Historic Site

Discover Tasmania’s stunning coastline, wildlife, and history on this full-day tour from Hobart, including a wilderness cruise, guided coach, and Port Arthur visit.

★ 4.9

“Fantastic trip from start to finish our bus driver (Phil) was a wealth of knowledge and made everyone feel so welcomed and looked after. Our trip on the boat was absolutely fantastic and the guides were brilliant. Highly recommended”

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9.Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch

Enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Derwent River to Peppermint Bay, combining stunning views, local Tasmanian produce, and a relaxing lunch for a memorable day.

★ 4.5

“Very easy process to check in and board. Beautiful boat, very comfortable seats, lovely staff, variety of drinks and snacks available.... Peppermint Bay was stunning, and the meal was 10/10.. absolutely decadent.. they cater for all dietary needs and the service was quick and friendly..…”

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11.Hobart: Historic Lunch Cruise

Experience Hobart's scenic harbor with a 90-minute boat cruise, live commentary, and a delicious one-course lunch, perfect for leisurely exploration.

★ 4.6

“I normally suffer from sea sickness, but the sailing was smooth and didn't feel sick at all. Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise.”

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12.Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

Discover Tasmania's remote wilderness on a full-day fly, cruise, and walk tour from Hobart. Enjoy stunning vistas, expert guides, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“You get a chance to experience the flight from front and back seat perspectives. On the ground , it’s just absolutely unspoilt and breathtakingly beautiful. Guide is entertaining too, with quite a bit of good banter.”

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13.Tasman Peninsula Day Trip with Cruise & Devils from Hobart

Discover Tasmania’s rugged coast on a full-day tour from Hobart, featuring a wilderness cruise, wildlife encounters, and local food—an authentic adventure.

★ 4.9

“The tour included the 3-hour cruise and Unzoo visit (our choice). Other people chosen cruise/Port Arthur or cruise/sightseeing. We have seen so much on the cruise that we weren’t prepared for- dolphins, whales, albatrosses, beautiful rocks, cliffs and caves! Definitely wear the poncho they provide.…”

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14.Hobart: 2.5-hour Iron Pot Lighthouse Cruise

Experience Hobart’s waterways on a 2.5-hour cruise exploring Iron Pot Lighthouse, Betsey Island, and scenic coastal views with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“From the moment we arrived the booking staff were wonderful. Our skipper Sam was extremely polite, knowledgeable, accomodating, informative and made us feel very comfortable whilst on board.”

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15.Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

Experience Hobart from the water with a 2.5-hour cruise exploring Iron Pot Lighthouse, Betsey Island, and stunning coastal views—great guide and small group.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic trip. We went out to the light house and heard about the history of the area We were lucky enough to see a whale and it really was lots of fun”

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