- East Coast Cruises - Award winning Cruise & Walk day tour of Tasmania’s stunning Maria Island National Park. The only tour to combine viewing wild seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, Cape Barren geese, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration) with World famous geological landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage convict history and lunch at a remote pristine beach. An amazing day tour from Hobart.
Rated the #1 tour company in Hobart on Tripadvisor!
The perfect tour for local, interstate and international visitors wanting to escape to nature, relax, unwind and come face to face with Australia’s iconic native animals and famous landscapes.
- 4-hour scenic cruise
- Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
- Wildlife watching: dolphins, seals, kangaroos, wombats, and whales
- 2-hour stay on Maria Island
- Inclusive meals: lunch + morning tea & coffee with Australian fur seals
- Complimentary drinks: chilled water, orange juice, soda water, tea, and coffee
- Snacks and complimentary single serve during lunch
- Hotel shuttle bus pickups from Hobart
- Hotel pickup. Contact us directly for hotel pickups 0362571300. Additional $25 per person return.
Join us on our honored daytime journey through Maria Island National Park, where you’ll witness sea lions, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatrosses, and migrating whales. Additionally, you’ll explore famed geology and UNESCO-listed prisoner history. The expedition begins from Triabunna, roughly 75 minutes from Hobart. The trip includes a 4-hour picturesque sail around Maria Island, with a 2-hour sojourn on the island itself. Lunch - a delightful assortment of salad bowls from our cafe - is included and will be relished on the anchored ship in a private cove. Local wines (including Darlington Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and premium Tasmanian lager are served during lunch, with one serving complimentary with your tour. Additional alcoholic beverages are priced at $6 per serving. Cakes, water, tea, coffee, orange juice, soda water, and sodas are also freely available.
- Please choose the Tour + Bus option if you do require the Hobart shuttle bus.
- Tours are subject to weather and minimum numbers
- Tours are perfect for children and families!
- The vessel is safe and comfortable and provides protection from the elements
- The vessel has a comfortable on board toilet, which doubles as a change room for those wanting to swim
- Maria Island Cruises reserves the right to cancel departures at anytime and will refund the full amount of any monies paid by the customer.
- Our 5-star tour is catered with drinks and optional food/lunch onboard
- Designed and guided by professional scientists
- Small and personalised tour groups. Maximum 24 people for room to move about the boat!
- Waterproof jackets and pants available onboard the boat
- Perfect for children
- Seasickness tablets and wristbands provided to guests if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.