Join a wilderness cruise along Bruny Island's rugged coastline in search of regional wildlife. Explore the island after the cruise.

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Duration 3 - 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Cruise past some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia
See the abundance of wildlife, including seals, migrating whales and birds
Enjoy some free time to explore Bruny Island after the cruise

Full description

Choose to begin your tour on Bruny Island or from Hobart. Cruise by some of Australia's highest sea cliffs and drift up close to listen to the awesome Breathing Rock.

Enter deep-sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and The Monument, and feel the power of nature where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean.

On this activity, search for wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales, and sea birds with an interpretive guide. At the Friars, drift quietly past rare nesting seabirds and a large haul-out home to thousands of seals.

The custom-built yellow boats feature open-air tiered seating providing excellent all-round views. When the cruise finishes, disembark and have time to explore Bruny Island. After, enjoy a guided bus tour as you return to Hobart (if option selected).

Includes

Wilderness cruise
Wet weather jacket
Return guided bus tour from Hobart (if option selected)
Ferry crossings and Hobart hotel drop-off (if option selected)

Pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

There is no minimum age or minimum group size for this activity
Be sure to arrive at the ferry terminal 30 minutes prior to the ferry departure. The ferry crossing takes 20 minutes and once you're on Bruny Island, Adventure Bay is a 35-minute drive south

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 366 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Such an awesome & fun tour! Some amazing sites to see & hear about. Lots of wildlife to see & experience in their natural habitat as well. Excellent guide who was exceptionally knowledgeable & a great skipper. We felt safe, especially with our 2.5 year old on board. Our little one loved it too!

April 27, 2022

We went with two small kids (4 and 6). We sat right at the back under the canopy which was more sheltered from the wind and bounce. Kids survived without sickness, but the roar of the engines gave us ringing ears for a few hours after. Suggest earplugs and glasses (the wind was fierce). That said, some beautiful wild coastline to see if you're brave.

April 14, 2022

From the bus trip to the wharf with driver Ben's commentary on the local wildlife, to the skipper's entertaining and knowledgeable banter also his skills with the boat exciting. The wet weather gear is so fashionable (not) but serves its purpose. I would recommend everyone to take the cruise, we had the best time.

April 10, 2022

From Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

From Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

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