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Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise
Tasman Island Cruises offers wilderness cruises departing from its booking centre at Port Arthur all year round.
There is a 10 am cruise daily with an option of an afternoon cruise departing at 2 pm from December to April.
Prepare yourself to see some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere, and marine wildlife including seals, albatrosses, sea eagles and whales during migration season.
Operates daily all year round except Christmas Day. Maximum of 40 passengers per boat. Warm dress is recommended. Full length wind and water proof jackets provided. Bookings are essential.
Itinerary highlights
Tasman Island
Historic Tasman Island lighthouse and haulage way
Soaring dolerite cliffs
Tour details
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Available from 11 October 2019 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Operation information
Tasman Island Cruises – Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
This Pennicott Wilderness Journey takes you for a spectacular cruise along the extraordinary coastline of Tasman National Park, between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur.
Close encounters with the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, rugged and spectacular coastal landscapes, waterfalls, deep sea caves, amazing wildlife on land and sea. Gaze up at the spectacular dolerite cliffs of Cape Pillar, marvel at the towering sea stacks like Cathedral Rock, the Totem Pole, Candlestick and glide in and out of sea caves.
You will join in the search for abundant sea and coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales, birds of prey, albatross and many other varieties of sea birds.
The team at Tasman Island Cruises are dedicated to providing world-class customer service. From the time you hop on their bus or arrive at the booking centre you will know that your enjoyment and safety is paramount. Our local seafaring boat crew share a deep love of the ocean and coast, with extensive experience and skills in reading the moods of the sea. They’ll make sure you enjoy every moment of your cruise.
Activities
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Accreditations
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EarthCheck Certified
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation