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.8 hours
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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
Hotel pickup. Contact us directly for hotel pickups 0362571300. Additional $25 per person return
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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. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Maria Island
Maria Island, AustraliaAfter 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.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
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
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Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.View Location
End point
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Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for checkin of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- 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 hours before departure time
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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
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
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 timeCancellation & 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 to receive 100% refund.
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