The 5 Best Hobart Harbour Cruises

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring from Hobart to Richmond, Pirates Bay, Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula. Your guide leads the Port Arthur visit, while the 30-minute harbour cruise circles the Isle of the Dead. Guides such as Vic, Colin, Mark and Rod are known for clear commentary, local stories and good humour.

“Our Driver Mark was very informative and knowledgeable about Tasmania and it's history. He was happy to answer any questions”

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2.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · from $25Best value

Cruise from Murray Street Pier along Hobart’s Derwent River, with live commentary, waterfront views, and a choice of north or south route. Pick a one-hour sightseeing trip, a 1.5-hour lunch cruise, or a two-hour dinner cruise with a three-course meal and one complimentary drink. It is an easy, affordable way to see Hobart from the water.

“Easiest way to go site seeing around Hobart. Very cost-effective and fuss free. I'd highly recommend.”

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3.Port Arthur Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 358 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur with a local English-speaking guide such as Mark, Skye, Jodie, or Pascal. See Eaglehawk Neck, taste Tasmanian chocolate, visit a lavender farm, tour Port Arthur with entry and a harbour cruise, then choose the Remarkable Cave.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable with a great personality. A great experience”

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4.Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $35Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Hobart to Port Arthur with a guide such as Rob, Gino, Nathan, or Skye. Stop at Pirates Bay, the Dog Line, a chocolate foundry, and a lavender farm before exploring the historic site, taking its harbour cruise, or adding Remarkable Cave.

“Wonderful day trip to Port Arthur with Tassie Tours. Rob was a good guide and gave a running commentary on the trip there which was very interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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5.Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · from $161

Leave Hobart at 10:30am aboard a comfortable catamaran and cruise the Derwent River into the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Look for seals, sea eagles, dolphins, or whales, then enjoy a seasonal three-course lunch at the Peppermint Bay Hotel in Woodbridge. The five to five-and-a-half-hour outing returns you to Hobart.

“Loved every moment of this cruise. Staff attentive and the cruise seats large and comfortable. Lunch was amazing, huge servings and a delightful setting.”

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