Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise Day Tour with Lunch
by Maria Island Cruises
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This full-day tour in Tasmania lasts about eight hours and begins with a 9:00am departure from Triabunna. The cruise travels first to Ile Des Phoques, also known as the Island of Seals. On the way, passengers may see albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals, and whales, depending on the season. The boat passes panoramic views of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. At Ile Des Phoques, there is a one-hour stop to observe Australian fur seals recovering from near extinction and to visit the giant granite Rainbow Caves by boat. Morning tea, coffee, and cakes are served during this stop. Afterward, the cruise continues to Maria Island, arriving for a two-hour lunch and walk. Lunch is served on board beside a white sandy beach and includes a large salad bowl with options such as chicken breast in pesto aioli, smoked salmon, roast beef, leg ham, or vegetarian and vegan choices. Guests may add a homemade bacon and cheese or pumpkin and feta quiche and can choose a half salad portion. Complimentary drinks include tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, local wines (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc), and Tasmanian premium lager. Following lunch, the boat docks at the jetty for a two-hour guided walk around the Darlington convict settlement. The walk covers the preserved convict buildings and local history, with opportunities to see resident wombats and kangaroos. Guests who prefer not to join the walk can relax on the beach or swim and snorkel in the marine reserve waters. If weather conditions prevent visiting Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will instead circumnavigate Maria Island. Shuttle bus transfers are available from Hobart to Triabunna, taking about one hour and fifteen minutes along the Tasman Highway, with a possible stop in Richmond. The tour operates with a maximum of 28 people to ensure comfort and includes live commentary by professional marine scientists. The vessel has onboard toilets that also serve as change rooms for swimmers, and seasickness aids and waterproof clothing are available if needed. The tour includes snacks, lunch, alcoholic beverages, tea, and coffee. The cruise returns to Triabunna around 4:30pm.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ile Des Phoques
The cruise to Ile Des Phoques passes by albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals, and whales depending on the season, with panoramic views of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. At Ile Des Phoques, visitors sit with the fur seals and learn about their home, their recovery from near extinction due to commercial sealing, and how they have been breeding there again for the first time in over 200 years. Morning tea, coffee, and cakes are provided while spending time with the seals. The tour also includes exploring the giant Rainbow Caves, the largest granite sea caves in Australia, reached by boat.
60 min
Maria Island
Following Ile Des Phoques, the cruise heads to Maria Island where lunch is served on the boat near a white sandy beach. Lunch includes various large healthy salad bowls with options like chicken breast in pesto aioli, smoked salmon, roast beef, leg ham, or vegetarian/vegan choices, plus optional quiche additions. Complimentary drinks include tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, local wines, and Tasmanian premium lager. After lunch, the boat docks for a two-hour guided walk of the Darlington convict settlement and time with wombats and kangaroos. If weather prevents visiting Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will circumnavigate Maria Island instead.
120 min
Darlington
In the afternoon, the boat docks at Darlington where guests take a guided tour of the preserved convict buildings and learn about the settlement's history. Visitors also have an opportunity to see Maria Island’s wombats. Alternatively, guests may relax on Darlington’s white sandy beach or swim and snorkel in the nearby marine reserve. Shuttle bus service from Hobart is available for guests who select this option, traveling along the Tasman Highway with a possible stop in Richmond. The bus ride lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cruise departs Triabunna at 9:00am and returns at 4:30pm.
120 min
Meeting point
Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.
End point
Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise Day Tour with Lunch
by Maria Island Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
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$590Overview
This full-day tour in Tasmania lasts about eight hours and begins with a 9:00am departure from Triabunna. The cruise travels first to Ile Des Phoques, also known as the Island of Seals. On the way, passengers may see albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals, and whales, depending on the season. The boat passes panoramic views of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. At Ile Des Phoques, there is a one-hour stop to observe Australian fur seals recovering from near extinction and to visit the giant granite Rainbow Caves by boat. Morning tea, coffee, and cakes are served during this stop. Afterward, the cruise continues to Maria Island, arriving for a two-hour lunch and walk. Lunch is served on board beside a white sandy beach and includes a large salad bowl with options such as chicken breast in pesto aioli, smoked salmon, roast beef, leg ham, or vegetarian and vegan choices. Guests may add a homemade bacon and cheese or pumpkin and feta quiche and can choose a half salad portion. Complimentary drinks include tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, local wines (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc), and Tasmanian premium lager. Following lunch, the boat docks at the jetty for a two-hour guided walk around the Darlington convict settlement. The walk covers the preserved convict buildings and local history, with opportunities to see resident wombats and kangaroos. Guests who prefer not to join the walk can relax on the beach or swim and snorkel in the marine reserve waters. If weather conditions prevent visiting Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will instead circumnavigate Maria Island. Shuttle bus transfers are available from Hobart to Triabunna, taking about one hour and fifteen minutes along the Tasman Highway, with a possible stop in Richmond. The tour operates with a maximum of 28 people to ensure comfort and includes live commentary by professional marine scientists. The vessel has onboard toilets that also serve as change rooms for swimmers, and seasickness aids and waterproof clothing are available if needed. The tour includes snacks, lunch, alcoholic beverages, tea, and coffee. The cruise returns to Triabunna around 4:30pm.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ile Des Phoques
The cruise to Ile Des Phoques passes by albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals, and whales depending on the season, with panoramic views of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. At Ile Des Phoques, visitors sit with the fur seals and learn about their home, their recovery from near extinction due to commercial sealing, and how they have been breeding there again for the first time in over 200 years. Morning tea, coffee, and cakes are provided while spending time with the seals. The tour also includes exploring the giant Rainbow Caves, the largest granite sea caves in Australia, reached by boat.
60 min
Maria Island
Following Ile Des Phoques, the cruise heads to Maria Island where lunch is served on the boat near a white sandy beach. Lunch includes various large healthy salad bowls with options like chicken breast in pesto aioli, smoked salmon, roast beef, leg ham, or vegetarian/vegan choices, plus optional quiche additions. Complimentary drinks include tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, local wines, and Tasmanian premium lager. After lunch, the boat docks for a two-hour guided walk of the Darlington convict settlement and time with wombats and kangaroos. If weather prevents visiting Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will circumnavigate Maria Island instead.
120 min
Darlington
In the afternoon, the boat docks at Darlington where guests take a guided tour of the preserved convict buildings and learn about the settlement's history. Visitors also have an opportunity to see Maria Island’s wombats. Alternatively, guests may relax on Darlington’s white sandy beach or swim and snorkel in the nearby marine reserve. Shuttle bus service from Hobart is available for guests who select this option, traveling along the Tasman Highway with a possible stop in Richmond. The bus ride lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cruise departs Triabunna at 9:00am and returns at 4:30pm.
120 min
Meeting point
Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.
End point
Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.