14 Boat Tours in Hobart Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211Our pick

Cruise and walk UNESCO Maria Island from Hobart, spot wombats and seals, tour Darlington Convict Settlement, with lunch and drinks onboard.

“I had a great day both cruising around and exploring Maria Island. We cruised around Maria Island for about 6 hours exploring some beautiful rock formations as well as seeing seals and dolphins along the way. We then explored Maria IslRead more”

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

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

Full-day Port Arthur tour from Hobart with pickup, guided convict site visit, Tasman Peninsula viewpoints, Remarkable Cave, and 30-min harbor cruise.

“Mark was a wonderful guide. Full of interesting facts. It is a long day but worth it. Love to go again.”

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3.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

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

Derwent River historic harbour cruise from Hobart. Live captain commentary, scenic waterfront views, plus optional lunch or dinner.

“Ferry and overall cruise was great. Unfortunately, vegeterian food options were inadequate, unhealthy.”

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4.Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · 8h 30m · from $120

Bus and ferry from Hobart to Port Arthur, Tasman National Park and a Carnarvon Bay cruise. Guided day trip, $120 pp.

“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. Excellent service, Overall 10/10.”

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5.Port Arthur Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

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

Day trip from Hobart to Port Arthur with a harbour cruise, Tasman Peninsula viewpoints, chocolate and lavender stops, plus Remarkable Cave option.

“visiting other sites as in itinerary. good explanations given at all stops.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 339 reviews · 10h 30m · from $233

Hobart day tour to Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula, with a 3-hour wilderness cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry, plus lunch.

“The whole day was great! We really enjoyed the boat ride and what there was to see. Our guides on the boat ride were awesome! We were very lucky as we had fantastic weather!”

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7.Historic Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

A 90-minute Hobart historic lunch cruise with live captain commentary, Tasman Bridge views, and a one-course meal for $46.

“Lunch was Delicious and the staff were knowledgeable md and friendly.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $537

Fly to Tasmania’s remote Southwest National Park, cruise Bathurst Harbour and Melaleuca Inlet, then take a guided walk with lunch.

“5 stars is not enough. I would give this experience 100 stars. We were absolutely blessed with our guides. Very personable, VERY knowledgeable and within 5 minutes they make you feel like old friends. The flights were an amazing eRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $230

Hobart day trip to the Tasman Peninsula with a 3-hour wilderness cruise, morning tea, lunch, and a visit to a Tasmanian Devil Park.

“Actuvity was entirely up to expectations. Highly recommend the cruise, well informed guide and sightings of marine life.”

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10.2.5-hour Iron Pot Lighthouse Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 2h 30m · from $102

Hobart 2.5-hour cruise to Iron Pot Lighthouse, Betsey Island seabirds and Hope Beach. Small-group comfort for $102.

“Good tour guide, went to a lot of different areas, good explanations”

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11.Luxury Yacht Scenic Sailing Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Luxury 3-hour sail on Hobart’s Derwent aboard Helsal IV, with snacks and coffee, plus chances to steer. Views of Mt Wellington.

“Did a lot of boat ride around the world, and this one clearly had the most interesting/fun boat I have been on. When there is good wind, it can tilts sideway very far close to the water, in a very fun but not scary way. Recommend to everyone.”

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12.Morning River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Morning River Cruise in Hobart, Tasmania: 1 hour on the Derwen River, past Botanical Gardens, Tasman Bridge, Rose Bay, with onboard bar.

“Really enjoyed the morning cruise. interesting history and information with a great commentary.”

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13.Port Arthur Cape Raoul Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $169

Port Arthur to Cape Raoul by cruise from Hobart, with dolerite cliffs, caves, seals, and a full visit to Port Arthur Historic Site.

“Such a fantastic day. Our bus driver Ashleigh was cheerful and informative. The Cape cruise was a highlight of our Tasmanian trip. Our Captain, Tom, was very masterful, knowledgeable and entertaining. The crew were friendly and helpful, and the boat was comfortable and clean. We were extremely fortunate with calm seas, and saw seals and lots of dolphins, as well as the spectacular coastline. The office staff were also very chipper and efficient. We highly recommend Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, From Hobart to Port Arthur Cape Raoul Cruise.”

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14.Full-Day Tasmania Gourmet Seafood Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 7h 30m · from $495

A full-day gourmet seafood cruise from Hobart, featuring on-shell oysters, rock lobster, abalone, sea urchin, and included wines and beer.

“Both fires were very knowledgeable and I learnt some tips with cooking fresh caught seafood!”

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