Boat Tours in Port Arthur: 9 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $127Our pick

Set out from the Tasman Island Cruises office for a fast, open-air 3-hour cruise along Tasmania’s wild southern coast. You’ll pass Cape Pillar’s towering cliffs, rock arches, waterfalls, blowholes, caves, seals, seabirds, dolphins, and possibly whales. The crew, including guides such as Tim, Damo, Andrew, and Hamish on different departures, provides lively commentary and wildlife spotting.

“We had the tour a few days ago and it was fantastic. Incredible sights!!! Be warned that the temperatures can swing a fair bit (this is Tasmania after all!) - if you're in the sun you will likely grill, but when the boat goes at full speed, the wind will cool you down really fast! We took the pick-up option from Hobart harbour, which was very practical.”

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2.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

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

Spend about nine hours visiting Richmond, Pirates Bay, Tasman Arch, Port Arthur Historic Site, Remarkable Cave and the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. Your guide handles the driving and commentary, while you get 4.5 hours at Port Arthur, including the site talk and a 30-minute cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and entry are included.

“Port Aurthor is remarkable historical spots ,with special old buildings, apartment, churchs and fabulous sea view. The visitors can get the idea of the pitty live of convict and how the prison officers manage those convicts.”

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3.Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · 8h 30m · from $120

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur with an English-speaking Gray Line guide, stopping at Richmond Bridge, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Arch, Pirates Bay, Remarkable Cave, and the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. You get four hours at Port Arthur, a harbor cruise around the Isle of the Dead, and time for the site talks and restored buildings.

“Fantastic day trip! Mark was very informative and liked to keep us all entertained with his dad jokes lol. It’s a big day so make sure you bring lots of energy! Mark took us to Port Arthur with side trips to Richmond, Doo Town, Remarkable cave, Tasman Arch and gave an excellent historical overview of Hobart city. We were picked up and dropped off at our accommodation which was very much appreciated after such a big couple of days. Make sure you put this tour on your list!”

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4.Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $35Best value

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Hobart to Port Arthur with a local guide, stopping at Pirates Bay, the Dog Line, a chocolate factory, and lavender farm. Spend three or four hours at the historic site, including a harbor cruise, with an optional Remarkable Cave visit. Guides such as Rob, Gino, Nathan, and Skye are praised for clear commentary.

“Port Arthur Historic Site is a perfect place for families and even seniors to stroll. A cruise tour provides travellers with another chance to enjoy views!”

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5.Tasman Peninsula Tour, Cruise & Port Arthur Historic Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 339 reviews · 10h 30m · from $233

Travel from Hobart by guided coach to the Tasman Peninsula, enjoy morning tea, then cruise for three hours past sea stacks, caves, cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. After lunch, spend three hours at Port Arthur Historic Site before returning to Hobart. Warm layers matter, and hotel drop-off is available.

“The shuttle picked us up on time and the boat adventure was wonderful - exciting, beautiful, and fun. I was also very grateful to our driver for being so accommodating. The highlight of my trip was to get to feed and pet the roos!”

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6.Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $129

Cruise from Port Arthur toward Eaglehawk Neck with a local guide, passing Tasman Island, sea caves, towering cliffs, and a lighthouse. Full-length waterproof jackets are provided, and you may spot seals, dolphins, albatrosses, eagles, or whales. The boat ride can be lively, so dress warmly and arrive by 9:15am for the briefing and bus transfer.

“Cliffs were amazing! Everyone who's into nature should definitely see it! I was there at the right season and we also did some dolphin and whale watching in addition.”

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7.Tasman Peninsula Day Trip with Cruise & Devils from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $230

Ride from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, then spend three hours on a wilderness cruise past sea cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and rock arches. Guides such as Phil and Kieran keep the long day friendly and well organized. Lunch, morning tea, return transport, and Tasmanian Devil Park entry are included.

“Had a great day exploring the coast line! Was very relaxing and no hassle at all, plus we had a fabulous driver Phil and a wonderful crew (Jye and Kane) on the boat too. Will recommend, thank you!”

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8.Port Arthur, Harbor Cruise and Isle of the Dead Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Travel from Hobart to Richmond, Tasman National Park, Port Arthur, and the Isle of the Dead with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll get site entry, a harbour cruise, a one-hour island tour, free time at Port Arthur, and stops at Remarkable Cave, Tasman Arch, and a chocolate factory. Guides such as Phil, Victor, Mark, and Peter are praised for lively commentary.

“Very good phil was a good driver and interesting guide his dad jokes where sort of funny explains all the way from pickup to drop off . Everything went well cruise to dead island worth it. It's just an island with graves different guide tells stories about certain dead people. Port Arthur bit different to what I thought it be . Grounds so nice hard to believe it was a convict goal. Interesting would recommend it as a day trip”

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9.Port Arthur: Cape Raoul Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92

From Port Arthur Jetty, you’ll cruise past Point Puer, Isle of the Dead, Safety Cove, Crescent Bay, and Cape Raoul’s towering dolerite cliffs. An English-speaking local guide points out caves, arches, seabirds, seals, dolphins, and sometimes migrating whales. Bring warm layers and allow time for Port Arthur entry.

“Our skipper and guide displayed a relaxed and intimate composure while providing us with an interesting, informative and articulate explanation of the sights we were experiencing with laid-back levity and clever repartee.”

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