Australia · BOAT TOURS IN FREYCINET & THE EAST COAST
Below: 6 boat tours in Freycinet & the East Coast you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The order is not random, so the top of the list is a fair place to start.
Set out from Coles Bay at 9:45 am for a 4.5-hour cruise along Freycinet National Park. Expect granite cliffs, white-sand beaches, caves, wildlife, and commentary from the crew. Lunch is available as an option, and the cruise returns to the same jetty.
“Great day, lunch was very filling. We were lucky that there was no wind so got to see all of it including wineglsss bay itself.”
Cruise Maria Island with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, watching for seals, dolphins, albatross, and whales. After lunch aboard, spend two hours walking through Darlington’s UNESCO-listed convict settlement, with wombats and wallabies often close by. Shuttle transfer from Hobart is optional.
“An amazing experience seeing the coast of Maria Island and spending time walking around the old convict and other parts of the settlement.”
Spend 270 minutes aboard Schouten Passage II, sailing from Coles Bay along Freycinet National Park with commentary from the crew, including skipper Noah on some departures. Expect granite cliffs, sea caves, seals, dolphins, seabirds, and the chance to lunch near Wineglass Bay. Weather can change the route.
“The staff are awesome..we had the most perfect day.. could not have planned it any better”
Spend about eight hours cruising from Hobart to Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island with marine scientists, then walk through Darlington’s convict settlement. Expect seals, caves, dolphins, wombats, local wine, lunch onboard, and a small group capped at 28 people. Weather can change the route, so bring layers and prepare for time at sea.
“Exceeded expectations. Viewings of dolphins, seals, baby seals, wombats, roos & even an albatross were amazing. Lunch was great, very generous portion and quite a healthy salad. Crew Michael & Stephen were very hospitable and lovely.”
From Triabunna, cruise Maria Island’s cliffs, caves, waterfalls, beaches, and wildlife-rich waters before lunch in a quiet bay. Then walk through Darlington’s preserved convict buildings with a guide. Crew members such as Michael, Olivia, Mike, and Rachel have led trips, with commentary shaped by weather and wildlife sightings.
“Such an amazing day. Mike, the skipper and Zoe, the host really made it a memorable day with their friendliness and exceptional knowledge of the island and surrounding area.”
Cruise from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay aboard Schouten Passage II, with English commentary, morning tea, freshly shucked oysters, a ploughman’s lunch, and Tasmanian wine and beer. The adults-only Sky Lounge gives you top-deck views, bridge access, and a quieter setting. Skipper Noah and crew members such as Sophie and Max may guide the day.
“We had a fabulous day. The skylounge was great value for money. The hosts were fantastic and engaged well with everyone. The coast line is picturesque and we saw seals, dolphins and whales. Those that suffer from motion sickness were cared for by the staff who tried to make the trip as enjoyable as possible. They honestly tried every trick in the book. Definitely a day well spent.”
Pick a reef, a cellar door or a coast road.
