The 4 Best Hobart Boat Tours

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

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

Spend about eight hours cruising Maria Island with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, watching seals and dolphins before a two-hour Darlington walk. Lunch, snacks, drinks, live commentary, and optional Hobart shuttle transport are included, with groups capped at about 28 people.

“The crew of the Spirit of Maria was fabulous! They were so knowledgeable and accommodating to all the passengers needs.”

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2.day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

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

Spend nine hours touring Tasmania’s convict past and wild coast from Hobart. Guides such as Colin, Vic, Mark, and Rod lead the drive, Port Arthur visit, and 30-minute harbour cruise, with stops at Richmond Bridge, Tasman Arch, Remarkable Cave, and a chocolate foundry.

“Great day of beauty and seeing the Port Arthur prison. The tour includes quite a bit of things to see and not much walking. Our guide Mark was knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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3.Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

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

Set out from Murray Street Pier for a one-hour Derwent River cruise with live captain commentary. Choose the north route to Government House and beneath the Tasman Bridge, or the south route past Battery Point and Sandy Bay. Lunch and dinner upgrades add meals, with dinner including wine.

“Commentary from the captain was very interesting. Lots of history and things to see. The tickets were affordable and the staff friendly and helpful”

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4.Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · from $197

Travel from Hobart to Bruny Island by coach and ferry, visit The Neck and Adventure Bay, then ride a custom-built boat past sea caves, cliffs, seals and dolphins. Guides such as Liam, Taylor and Isabel add local stories and steady care, while lunch, morning tea and waterproof jackets are included.

“well organised. Probably not for less active people. Gives a perspective of the seas around southern Tasmania not usually seen.”

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