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Visit the breeding fur seal colony at Ile Des Phoques
Feel the emotion of the stunning Rainbow Caves at Ile Des Phoques
View the majestic wildlife at Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island such as White Bellied Sea Eagles
Explore inside the giant rainbow sea caves at Ile Des Phoques
Feel the adventure of cruising inside the giant sea caves at Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island

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

By Maria Island Cruises
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £157 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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 for 16 years.

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, spring-fed waterfalls, limestone sea caves, cliff-top stalactites, Bishop & Clerk mountain range and the stunning granite cliffs of Maria Island's east coast.

Award winning and only cruise and day tour of Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island National Park since 2006 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.

Activity location

  • Maria Island
    • Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hobart
    • Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tour + Bus (Pick up in Hobart)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Tour + Bus: If you require a shuttle bus pickup from Hobart, chose this package option! Our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a 1.5hr scenic drive from Hobart to Triabunna.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£157.13 x 1 Adult£157.13
Total
Price is £157.13
Until Fri, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided walk of Darlington convict settlement
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedLanding and facility fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included2-hour stay on Maria Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedSeal viewing
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedDolphin and Whale watching
  • What's includedWhat's included4-hour scenic cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel shuttle bus pickup
  • What's includedWhat's includedKangaroo and Wombat viewing
  • What's includedWhat's includedAlcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel shuttle bus (additional $25 per person return).

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please book your Hobart shuttle bus separately by choosing the tour + bus option if you do require the pickup
  • Designed and guided by professional scientists
  • East Coast 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 all 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 24 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 optional 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 (Darlington Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and Tasmanian premium lager are also provided during lunch. A single serve is complimentary with your tour.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Ile Des Phoques
  • 1h
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.
Maria Island
  • 2h
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.
Darlington
  • 2h
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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMaria Island
    • Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHobart
    • Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE21 Vicary St
    • 21 Vicary Street
    • 7190, Triabunna, Tasmania, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHobart
    • 7000, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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