

by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$300This 2.5-hour boat cruise departs from Hobart’s Franklin Wharf jetty and follows the Derwent River out to Iron Pot Lighthouse, Australia's oldest lighthouse. The small-group tour, limited to 12-14 people, is led by a local guide who shares stories about shipwrecks, settlers, sailors, and maritime history. Along the way, the cruise passes landmarks such as Mount Wellington, the Shot Tower, Hope Beach, and the Wrest Point Casino. The boat continues to Storm Bay, known for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and circumnavigates Betsey Island, allowing passengers to see sea caves and various sea birds. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with seating for 12 facing forward and 2 bench seats facing rear. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are food and drinks.
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
The guide meets guests at the Hobart office and walks with them to Franklin Wharf jetty to begin the 2.5-hour cruise.
15 min
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys - Iron Pot Cruises
The 2.5 hour cruise explores Hobart's waterways, beaches, cliffs, and caves. It passes landmarks including Mt Wellington, Wrest Point Casino, and the Shot Tower. The vessel travels along the River Derwent to Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse. It then proceeds to Storm Bay, the final section of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, before circumnavigating Betsey Island, exploring sea caves and observing various sea birds.
Meet at our booking office, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (near lifting bridge).
End point
Meet at our booking office, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (near lifting bridge).


by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$300This 2.5-hour boat cruise departs from Hobart’s Franklin Wharf jetty and follows the Derwent River out to Iron Pot Lighthouse, Australia's oldest lighthouse. The small-group tour, limited to 12-14 people, is led by a local guide who shares stories about shipwrecks, settlers, sailors, and maritime history. Along the way, the cruise passes landmarks such as Mount Wellington, the Shot Tower, Hope Beach, and the Wrest Point Casino. The boat continues to Storm Bay, known for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and circumnavigates Betsey Island, allowing passengers to see sea caves and various sea birds. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with seating for 12 facing forward and 2 bench seats facing rear. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are food and drinks.
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
The guide meets guests at the Hobart office and walks with them to Franklin Wharf jetty to begin the 2.5-hour cruise.
15 min
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys - Iron Pot Cruises
The 2.5 hour cruise explores Hobart's waterways, beaches, cliffs, and caves. It passes landmarks including Mt Wellington, Wrest Point Casino, and the Shot Tower. The vessel travels along the River Derwent to Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse. It then proceeds to Storm Bay, the final section of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, before circumnavigating Betsey Island, exploring sea caves and observing various sea birds.
Meet at our booking office, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (near lifting bridge).
End point
Meet at our booking office, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (near lifting bridge).