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

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About the Activity

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.

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Inclusions & Exclusions

What is included:

  • Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement
  • Food and drink: Lunch, Lunch
  • Fees: anding and/or facility fees, Landing and facility fees
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional Guide
  • Food and drink: Tea and coffee, Coffee and/or Tea
  • 2-hour stay on Maria Island
  • Free Hobart shuttle bus transfers
  • Seal viewing
  • Food and drink: Snacks, Snacks
  • Dolphin and Whale watching
  • 4-hour scenic cruise
  • Kangaroo and Wombat viewing
  • Food and drink: , Alcoholic Beverages

    • What is excluded:

  • Hotel pickup. Contact us directly for hotel pickups 0362571300. Additional $25 per person return

    • Travel Itinerary

  • Total Duraration: 8.0 hours

    • Locations in the itinerary

    Logistics

    Starting Location

    Ending Location

    Ticket Redemption

    No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

  • • Please contact us with any additional information, such as dietary requirements of lunch, special requirements such as mobility concerns.
    • It is important that you provide a contact mobile number (Australian) and/or email address, or the detail of where you are staying the night before the tour so that we may contact you if need be.  
    • You will be contacted before the tour to confirm and let you know if there are concerns the tour will not go ahead due to weather or minimum numbers.

    Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

    • Pickup Information

    Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

  • 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.
  • Travelers will be picked up 2.0 hours before departure time

    • Pickup points

    Additional Information

  • 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.

    • Language and Guide Availability

    Tour guide available in:

  • English

    • Ticket Policy

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • One ticket per booking.

    • Cancellation & Refunds

    Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
  • Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
  • Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Australia/Hobart time.
  • 100% refund if cancelled on time.

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    Operated by Maria Island Cruises

    Created on 2022-04-11

    Last updated on 2024-06-29

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