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

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Overview

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. Our shuttle bus service is available for guests who require transport from Hobart! Please choose the Tour + Bus option when booking.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.

Pickup Information

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Ile Des Phoques
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.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Maria Island
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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Darlington
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
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement

Alcoholic beverages

Lunch

anding and/or facility fees

Live commentary on board

Professional Guide

Tea and coffee

Hobart shuttle bus transfers

Seal viewing

Snacks

Dolphin and Whale watching

4-hour scenic cruise

Kangaroo and Wombat viewing

2-hour stay on Maria Island

Exclusion

Hotel pickup. Shuttle Bus now departing from Brooke Street Pier Hobart

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Maria Island Cruises

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