A small boat navigates between tall, rugged sea cliffs and rock formations by the sea under a clear blue sky, offering the breathtaking experience of a Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
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Bruny Island Cruises 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise

from A$190
3 hours
Bruny Island
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

Cruise Bruny Island's coastline from Adventure Bay for three hours in a custom built yellow boat. Pass under towering sea cliffs, nose into sea caves and look for seals, dolphins, sea eagles and albatross with a local guide. Wet weather jackets and ginger tablets are provided on board.

  • A small boat navigates between tall, rugged sea cliffs and rock formations by the sea under a clear blue sky, offering the breathtaking experience of a Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
  • A tour boat from Bruny Island Cruises approaches a rocky cliff as water cascades down from above, creating a misty spray near the vessel on a sunny day—a breathtaking highlight of this Wilderness Cruise.
  • A large group of sea lions rests on rocky cliffs by the sea, while a small boat with people—perhaps enjoying a Bruny Island Cruises Wilderness Cruise—floats nearby. Green islands are visible in the background under a blue sky.
  • A boat moves through blue water near rocky, green cliffs and islands under a partly cloudy sky with distant mountains in the background, capturing the breathtaking scenery typical of a Bruny Island Cruises Wilderness Cruise.
  • A large white and black seabird with long wings glides in flight against a clear blue sky, a common sight on a Bruny Island Cruises 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise.
  • A small boat navigates between tall, rugged sea cliffs and rock formations by the sea under a clear blue sky, offering the breathtaking experience of a Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
  • A tour boat from Bruny Island Cruises approaches a rocky cliff as water cascades down from above, creating a misty spray near the vessel on a sunny day—a breathtaking highlight of this Wilderness Cruise.
  • A large group of sea lions rests on rocky cliffs by the sea, while a small boat with people—perhaps enjoying a Bruny Island Cruises Wilderness Cruise—floats nearby. Green islands are visible in the background under a blue sky.
  • A boat moves through blue water near rocky, green cliffs and islands under a partly cloudy sky with distant mountains in the background, capturing the breathtaking scenery typical of a Bruny Island Cruises Wilderness Cruise.
  • A large white and black seabird with long wings glides in flight against a clear blue sky, a common sight on a Bruny Island Cruises 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise.

Quick read before you book.

  • Some of Australia's highest sea cliffs
  • Cruise into deep sea caves
  • Seals, dolphins, albatross and sea eagles
  • Migrating whales in season

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Weather calls the shots out here, so rug up, as it gets cold and wet once you're past the cliffs.

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Included in this tour.

  • Three hour guided wilderness cruise from Adventure Bay
  • Wet weather jackets
  • Travel Calm ginger tablets
  • Commentary from your guide
  • Onboard toilet, canopy and tiered seating

Commonly asked questions.

It departs the visitor centre at 1005 Adventure Bay Road on Bruny Island, where there's parking. Check in 30 minutes before your cruise. Our Bruny Island day trip guide explains the ferry and drive.

The 11:00am cruise runs all year. From 1 December to 28 April there are also 10:00am and 1:30pm cruises.

For the 10am cruise catch the 7:10, 7:30 or 7:50 ferry, for 11am the 8:30, 8:50 or 9:10, and for 1:30pm the 11:30 or earlier.

Seals, dolphins, sea eagles, albatross and shearwaters are often seen, and whales pass in migration season. Sightings can't be guaranteed.

Yes, children of all ages are welcome, with child prices for ages 3 to 16. Dress children warmly, as it's cold on the water.

Bookings are flexible. Contact Bruny Island Cruises a day or two ahead to check the forecast and reschedule if conditions don't suit.

A 50% fee applies to cancellations within 48 hours of departure, and a 100% fee applies within 24 hours.

Seasickness is rare thanks to the boat design, and Travel Calm ginger tablets are available. Sitting towards the rear, staying cool and keeping your eyes on the horizon all help.

Meals aren't served on board, but the beachfront restaurant next to the departure point serves food before and after your cruise.

Yes. The Bruny Island Cruises full day tour from Hobart includes return transport and the ferry.

More about this tour.

Bruny Island's best scenery is the bit you can't drive to. This three hour cruise with Bruny Island Cruises leaves Adventure Bay in a custom built yellow boat and runs south along the island's coastline, under some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia and into deep sea caves carved by the Southern Ocean.Your guide keeps an eye out for wildlife the whole way, from seals hauled out on the rocks to dolphins, sea eagles, albatross and shearwaters, plus migrating whales in season. Sightings can't be guaranteed, but this stretch of coast is known for them. Wet weather jackets and Travel Calm ginger tablets are handed out on board, and tiered seating under the canopy means everyone gets a view.Driving yourself? The cruise departs the visitor centre at 1005 Adventure Bay Road, about 40 minutes from the ferry at Roberts Point. If you'd rather leave the car at home, the Bruny Island Cruises full day tour from Hobart includes transport, and our Bruny Island day trip guide fills in the rest of the island.Choose your cruise time and check availability.

Additional info.

Departs: Bruny Island Cruises visitor centre, 1005 Adventure Bay Road, Adventure Bay. Parking is available at the visitor centre.Getting there: Bruny Island is reached by vehicle ferry from Kettering, about 45 minutes south of Hobart. The crossing takes around 20 minutes, then it's about 40 minutes by road to Adventure Bay.
  • 10:00am cruise (1 December to 28 April): catch the 7:10, 7:30 or 7:50 ferry and check in by 9:30am
  • 11:00am cruise (all year): catch the 8:30, 8:50 or 9:10 ferry and check in by 10:30am
  • 1:30pm cruise (1 December to 28 April): catch the 11:30 ferry or earlier and check in by 1:00pm
Food: Meals aren't provided on board, but you can buy food at the beachfront restaurant next to the departure point.Dress warmly, as it's cold on the water in any season. Cruises run daily except Christmas Day.