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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

“Staffs were very friendly and organised which made the trip very enjoyable. We will definitely come back and join the tour again.”

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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 and informative day out, kudos to Vic who was a fantastic driver and guide! He had great recommendations and really made the trip.”

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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

“We had an incredible time on this tour! Taylor is an outstanding guide - engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing Bruny Island’s history. The tour struck the perfect balance between fun and fascinating, and the team made sure everything ran smoothly. My partner and…”

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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 weather , easy course and not to strenuous. Also probably had the best fish and chips from the takeaway places in the vicinity. Saw the guide and her father the next day on a totally unrelated tour and they stopped for a quick chat…”

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7.Hobart: Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise

Discover Tasmania’s convict past and stunning coastlines on this full-day Port Arthur and Tasman Park tour, including a scenic cruise from Hobart.

★ 4.6

“Colin, the tour guide was exceptional, we enjoyed his wealth of knowledge and information about port Arthur. His jokes made us all smile, he’s approachable and accomodating, and made us all feel welcome. The day at port Arthur is something that’s not to be missed.…”

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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

“The boat journey was fascinating with a great commentary. Peppermint Bay was beautiful with a lovely 3 course lunch at the hotel. Highly recommended”

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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

“The historical tour was well worth doing. The meal was good too. Would highly recommend the tour.”

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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

“This cruise was amazing! We got to see so much wildlife. The boat was spacious and comfortable with a toilet on board and free water and juice, it was also very easy to get in out of the boat. Our guide Tom was great, he…”

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