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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.

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

Experienced guides, wildlife sightings, scenic cruise, and historic sites make this full-day Maria Island tour from Hobart a memorable adventure for nature lovers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our Skippers commentary was excellent, clear, engaging and very informative, loved the way some knowledge of geography makes the viewing of interesting rocks so much more . Milly our first mate ensured everyone was enjoying themselves , answered all our questions with a wealth of…”

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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 tour to Port Arthur. Our tour guide Vic was very informative. There was also enough time at Port Arthur to explore the site and joined the 30 min harbour cruise. Overall it was a very great 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

“It was an amazing day. We enjoyed every moment of it . From whales to dolphins. Everything was like a movie. Great tour guide. Great day Great time Great!”

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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

“Great team to take us kayaking in Hobart. Special kudos for the original idea to have the lunch on the kayak. Best fish and chips ever! Kayaking experience good for debutant or not and every age. Thank you Tory and Kaya for this fun time.”

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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

“This was an excellent and very enjoyable tour! Everyone, from the lady's in the office, to Phil our Driver, were amazing. If you want an exciting way to see Tasmanias beautiful aqua life, then the cruise is the best way to do it and to…”

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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

“Great spot for lunch, helpful & engaging crew, but the commentary about such an historic place was read from a script and lacked authenticity.”

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10.3-Hour Bruny Island Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

Discover Bruny Island’s rugged coastlines, wildlife, and sea caves on this 3-hour eco-cruise from Adventure Bay, with expert guides and spectacular scenery.

★ 5.0

“This was a great tour, we had dolphins swimming by our boat. Your guide made the trip even more enjoyable. He was funny and checked up on everyone to make sure none was feeling sick. If you do get sea sick definitely take something before…”

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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 loved this trip. I am a solo traveller in my late 50's. The food was delicious. I had the steak which was a good size, and it came with a salad and dressing, and half a baked potato, butter and gravy. You must change…”

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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

“An extraordinary day out with Callum and the Par Avion team. Taking in the scenery by air and by boat was a unique and special experience. We made it all the way out to the Break Sea Islands, which was worth the ride! Callum navigated…”

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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

“Kieran the bus guide , and boat guide Ben and Ange on the yelllow boats were informative, skilled and very pleasant. The trip was thrilling not only because of the thrill of the boat with the swell but also the spectacular views of the cliffs…”

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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

“Great way to see Hobart and nearby islands by water. Sam shared a lot of history, info about the waterways and geology. Very interactive with a lot to see.”

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