HOBART
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The 9 Harbour & Derwent River Cruises that travellers rate highest from Hobart. Who runs each one, how long it takes, and what you pay before you book.
Guided Port Arthur history, 30-min Isle of the Dead cruise, Tasman Peninsula views, plus Richmond and Remarkable Cave from Hobart.
“Perfect balance with stops views and time spent at each stop! Saw the highlights! Really friendly tour guide. Would thoroughly recommend this tour!”
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise from Hobart: live captain commentary, scenic north or south routes, and optional lunch or dinner.
“A good trip around the Derwent river close to Hobart CBD. Informative commentary. Saw a Sydney to Hobart yacht cross the line. Toot toot.”
A full day from Hobart featuring Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula lookouts, hand-forged chocolate, lavender farm stops, and a harbor cruise.
“Pascal was a fantastic guide and we had a wonderful time with him! He is very informative, hilarious and passionate, telling us a lot of history, stories and fun facts about Tasmania and Port Arthur, and of course the convicts. He even gave us some flexibility to choose whether we want to have lunch at…”
Half-day Port Arthur with harbour cruise from Hobart, plus lookouts, lavender and chocolate stops, and an optional Remarkable Cave visit.
“Nice scenery .enjoy my trip with my hubby ...will recommend my friends so that they also can enjoy the trip.”
Cruise the Derwent River by catamaran to Peppermint Bay, then enjoy lunch at Peppermint Bay Hotel with Bruny Island views.
“Crew were good but lunch was not very good. Slightly overcooked and an unusual change from our previous visit.”
90-minute Hobart historic lunch cruise with live captain commentary, Tasman Bridge views, and a one-course meal onboard for $46.
“I loved this trip. I am a solo traveller in my late 50's. The food was delicious. I had the steak which was a good size, and it came with a salad and dressing, and half a baked potato, butter and gravy. You must change your voucher for a ticket and your food order is…”
A 2.5-hour Hobart cruise to the Iron Pot Lighthouse, Betsey Island and Hope Beach with a live guide, small-group comfort, $102.
“Sam was a really good host. Drinks available at any time. Really good touch.”
Cruise Hobart’s River Derwent to Iron Pot Lighthouse, then Storm Bay and Betsey Island. Small-group views, sea eagles, and stories.
“Perfect day and enjoyable commentary from Captain Huw. He certainly kept us entertained with his knowledge of history and the area around the harbour and lighthouse. I have booked with this company before and they are always excellent tours. We were very lucky with the weather and got to get up close to the lighthouse.…”
A 30-minute Hobart city flight over MONA, the Derwent River and Mt Wellington, with live commentary from a friendly pilot.
“Exceptionally good. A friendly and knowledgable pilot who showed us all the important things to see within the timeframe of the tour”
