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Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island Cruise and Walk Day Tour with Lunch

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Join our team to visit the most remarkable places in Tasmania, if not the World! Our expert team of marine scientists have been the only cruise to Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island since 2006. Your cruise to the Ile Des Phoques (Island Of Seals) will capture the stunning views of Maria Island, including famous landmarks such as the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, giant sea caves, mountain peaks and the stunning granite cliffs of Maria Island's east coast. Award winning and only cruise and day tour to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depart from Triabunna (approximately 1-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart). Includes a 4-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island with a 2-hour stay on the island. A free shuttle bus service is available for guests who require transport from Hobart! Please choose the Tour + Bus option when booking.
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  • Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement
  • Lunch
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • 2-hour stay on Maria Island
  • Free Hobart shuttle bus transfers
  • Seal viewing
  • Snacks
  • Dolphin and Whale watching
  • 4-hour scenic cruise
  • Kangaroo and Wombat viewing
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Hotel pickup. Contact us directly for hotel pickups 0362571300. Additional $25 per person return
Departure Point

21 Vicary St, Triabunna TAS 7190, Australia Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.

For guests requiring bus transfer from Hobart, please meet at Brooke Street Pier at 6:45am. Please select the TOUR + BUS option. If you require a hotel pickup.

Traveler pickup
  • Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Return Details

21 Vicary St, Triabunna TAS 7190, Australia Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.

  • Ile Des Phoques, Australia
    On the way to Ile Des Phoques you can see albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals and whales (depending on the time of year) as well as majestic panoramic views of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula. Once at Ile Des Phoques we will sit with the fur seals and learn about their home at Ile Des Phoques, their recovery from near extinction from commercial sealing and how they are now breeding at Ile Des Phoques again for the first time in over 200 years. We will enjoy morning tea, coffee and cakes with the seals and then explore the remarkable giant Rainbow Caves. These caves are the largest granite sea caves in Australia, possibly the World. Feel the emotion and beauty of nature as we venture deep inside the caves onboard the cruise boat.
    60 minutes
  • Maria Island, Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia
    After your time spent at Ile Des Phoques, we travel to Maria Island for a beautiful lunch with local wine onboard our cruise boat beside a stunning white sandy beach. After lunch we dock at the jetty and spend the afternoon on Maria Island for a guided walk exploring the history of the Darlington convict settlement and time spent with the resident wombats and kangaroos. *Note, if poor weather prevents the cruising to the Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will be changed to circumnavigate Maria Island. Lunch is provided on the tour from our cafe as a large healthy salad bowl. A variety of salad lunch options include; chicken breast in pesto aioli, smoked salmon, roast beef, leg ham or vegetarian/vegan. You can add a home made bacon & cheese quiche or pumpkin and feta quiche and switch to a half salad. You will also be provided a complimentary drink of tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, local wines and Tasmanian premium larger.
    120 minutes
  • Darlington, TAS 7190, Australia
    In the afternoon, both tours will dock at Darlington. The perfect way to compliment your cruise is to stretch your legs and enjoy a guided tour through Darlington’s fascinating collection of preserved convict buildings, learn about the town’s remarkable history and come face to face with Maria Island’s resident wombats. If history is not for you, then simply soak up the sun on Darlington’s white sandy beach or swim/snorkel in the waters of Maria Island’s marine reserve. Hotel pickup is available for guests staying in Hobart! Why not travel in style with our own comfortable bus instead of hiring a car. Our shuttle bus will take you from Hobart to Triabunna along the picturesque Tasman Highway and if time permits, we will stop into the historic town of Richmond to capture some wonderful souvenir photos. Travel time is 1hr 15min on the bus. Cost for the bus is $25pp return. Cruise departs Triabunna at 9:00am and returns at 4:30pm
    120 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please choose the Tour + Bus option if you do require the Hobart shuttle bus.
  • Designed and guided by professional scientists
  • Maria Island Cruises reserves the right to cancel departures at anytime and will refund the full amount of any monies paid by the customer.
  • Perfect for children
  • Seasickness tablets and wristbands provided to guests if required
  • The vessel is safe and comfortable and provides protection from the elements
  • The vessel has a comfortable on board toilet, which doubles as a change room for those wanting to swim
  • Small and personalised tour groups. Maximum 28 people for room to move about the boat!
  • Tours are perfect for children and families!
  • Tours are subject to weather and minimum numbers
  • Waterproof jackets and pants available onboard the boat
  • Our 5-star tour is catered with drinks and food/lunch onboard
  • *Note, if poor weather prevents the cruising to the Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will be changed to circumnavigate Maria Island.
  • Local wines (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and Tasmanian premium lager are also provided during lunch. A single serve is complimentary with your tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
seevue23
10 Jun 2023
Seeing the Seals playing in the water around the boat and not being afraid and going inside of the caves. Michael's commentary throughout the day with his knowledge was fantastic. The guided tour of Maria Island with all the wombats running around and chasing the pademelons was also great. The food and drinks topped off a wonderful day. Thank you Michael and staff.
puajan
06 Jun 2023
No doubt the best day tour I have ever enjoyed and I have been on many around the world. Started with Zoe kindly picking me up at my hotel and later returning me there too. Boat was comfortable and easy to move around in feeling safe al all times after a very informative safety presentation. Zoe and Captain Michael are obviously knowledgeable and passionate about the island and all inhabitants. The care taken with the seal colony to protect their safety was impressive. Zoe even jumped into the water with a snorkel to join them! They shared without lecturing and were always open to my many questions. Steering the boat into the magnificent sea cave was a work of pure skill. Also, how it was carefully managed so that all on board could get a good view of the engaging seals and visiting dolphins was much appreciated. On the island, the 'furry rocks' wombats were every where. Even saw a Pademelon enjoying his/her lunch.A mob of kangaroos poised nicely. Geese sauntered around. Snacks, drinks and lunch all offered and all delicious. I heartily recommend this tour and would happily take it again if I ever have the pleasure of returning to Tasmania, and my new friends.
kymmarieb
10 May 2023
How truly spectacular. We were blessed with good weather and great subjects - the seals performed for us. The team behind this enterprise is fabulous - those on the phone and email as well as those on the ground. Knowledgeable and approachable. We had originally booked for the other cruise but due to boat service, we were able to change to this day (which we had wanted to do but itinerary needed refining) and so very pleased we did. Maria Island is amazing for every reason - the wildlife as well as the history and hardship. Was a thoroughly wonderful day
This tour in Tasmania is organized by Maria Island Cruises

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