1 Day Ile Des Phoques (Island of Seals) Tour from Hobart & Triabunna

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Cruise along Tasmania's stunning East Coast, enjoy spectacular views and the company of native marine life, feast on a lavish Tasmanian meal and go on a guided walk through the Darlington convict precinct.

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Enjoy a big buffet lunch of gourmet Tasmanian food, cheeses, juice, tea and coffee.
About This Experience
  • Departs Selected days between November to April from Hobart & Triabunna
  • Duration Full Day
  • Group Size 20
  • Vehicle Boat
  • Mobile ticketing accepted
  • Instant confirmation
  • No credit card fees
  • 7 days a week support
Inclusions
  • Cruise to Painted Cliffs & Fossil Cliffs
  • Morning snack aboard the boat of tea, coffee, juice, cakes and homemade lemon slice!
  • Intimate 4hr cruise to the Ile Des Phoques or Riedle Bay
  • Big buffet lunch at anchor with all local food, beer, wine, tea and coffee
  • Explore hidden coastline, giant caves and views of mountain ranges
  • Afternoon guided walk of Darlington convict precinct
  • Encounter Maria's wombats, kangaroos, infamous Cape Barron geese and other native wildlife
  • National Park Fees
  • Experienced Tour Guide
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Tour Overview

This full-day tour will take you on a beautiful, awe-inspiring adventure along the Tasmanian coast, with a cruise to the Island of Seals, a visit to the historic Maria Island, a walk through a convict settlement and the chance to see a bounty of marine life up close.

  • A full-day, small-group tour cruise to the Island of Seals and Maria Island
  • Spot seals, dolphins and albatross as you cruise
  • Dine on a gourmet Tasmanian feast for lunch
  • Marvel at stunning natural wonders including Painted Cliffs and sea caves
  • Go on a guided walk through a convict settlement
  • Hop aboard a comfortable vessel at Triabunna (hotel pickups from Hobart are offered) and cruise past Maria Island to the Island of Seals. As you meander past it, you'll be treated to views of the awe-inspiring Painted Cliffs, rugged limestone caves and shimmering waterfalls.

At the Island of Seals, dine on a sumptuous Tasmanian lunch while friendly seals splash around the boat. You may even spot a majestic whale or a school of dolphins. You'll also explore ancient, secluded sea caves which are some of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Head back to Maria Island to take a guided tour through the iconic Darlington convict settlement, home to a large population of prisoners in the mid-1800s. As you wander through the settlement, you'll likely spot some of the island's current occupants; wombats, wild geese, kangaroos and feisty Tasmanian devils.

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.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: If poor weather prevents the cruising to the Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will be changed to circumnavigate Maria Island.

The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.

Day 1
Hobart
Hobart
7:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Pick-up Guests from Hobart CBD or Airport
Triabunna
Triabunna
08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Meet at Triabunna Wharf (Charles St, Triabunna TAS). Boarding commences at 8:50am, Look for “Spirit Of Maria” vessel, for a 9:00am departure time.
Maria Island
Maria Island
Your cruise to the seals captures stunning views of Maria Island as well as dolphins, and whales (depending on the time of year).
Ile De Phoques
Ile De Phoques
Here we stay with playful fur seals and enjoy morning tea with the seals before exploring the most amazing giant colourful granite sea caves in the world.
Fossil Bay
Fossil Bay
Explore the Fossil Cliffs and limestone sea caves of Fossil Bay.
Maria Island
Maria Island
You may like to take the opportunity to swim or snorkel with the seals before having a gourmet Tasmanian lunch.
Buffet Lunch
Buffet Lunch
A big buffet lunch of gourmet Tasmanian food, cheese and wine is provided on-board each cruise whilst at anchor in the most beautiful of locations.
Maria Island
Maria Island
The cruise returns you to Maria Island where you will enjoy a 2 hr guided tour of the convict settlement of Darlington and sharing a photo with resident wombats and kangaroos.
Triabunna Wharf
Triabunna Wharf
05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Return to Triabunna
Hobart
Hobart
06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Return to Hobart

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