A boat from Bruny Island Cruises travels through a narrow passage between tall, rugged sea cliffs next to the ocean under a clear blue sky, promising an unforgettable adventure.
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Bruny Island Cruises Adventure with Kettering Bus Pickup

from A$195
8 hours 15 mins
Kettering
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

This eight hour adventure starts with an 8.30am bus pickup from Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering, then a ferry crossing to Adventure Bay for an 11am wilderness cruise. You'll spend three hours exploring towering sea cliffs and sea caves, watching for seals, dolphins and migrating whales, before the bus brings you back to Kettering by late afternoon.

  • A boat from Bruny Island Cruises travels through a narrow passage between tall, rugged sea cliffs next to the ocean under a clear blue sky, promising an unforgettable adventure.
  • A speedboat from Bruny Island Cruises travels near a small, forested island surrounded by deep blue water, with a larger, tree-covered landmass in the background under a clear sky—offering an unforgettable adventure for those taking advantage of the convenient Kettering coach pickup.
  • A speedboat creates a wake as it moves through blue water near rugged, forested cliffs and rocky islands under a partly cloudy sky, offering an adventure reminiscent of Bruny Island Cruises.
  • Tourists in a boat with Bruny Island Cruises watch a group of sea lions resting on a rocky, seaweed-covered outcrop near a mountainous coastline, enjoying an unforgettable adventure that began with the convenient Kettering Coach Pickup.
  • A yellow tour boat with passengers in red jackets observes a group of sea lions resting on rocky cliffs beside deep blue water—an unforgettable Bruny Island Cruises adventure, with convenient Kettering coach pick-up available.
  • Tall vertical rock cliffs rise above dark water with a small boat near the base for scale; the scene, lit by sunlight and topped with sparse vegetation, captures the spirit of adventure found on Bruny Island Cruises.
  • Two dolphins leap out of the sea water, creating splashes as they move through the air against a blue sea background—capturing the sense of adventure that Bruny Island Cruises promises with every journey.
  • A group of people in red jackets observe a whale at the water’s surface from a boat labelled Explore the edge on a cloudy day, capturing the spirit of adventure that Bruny Island Cruises is known for.
  • A tour boat with seated passengers passes by a powerful waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into the sea under a partly cloudy sky, offering an unforgettable adventure reminiscent of Bruny Island Cruises.
  • A boat from Bruny Island Cruises travels through a narrow passage between tall, rugged sea cliffs next to the ocean under a clear blue sky, promising an unforgettable adventure.
  • A speedboat from Bruny Island Cruises travels near a small, forested island surrounded by deep blue water, with a larger, tree-covered landmass in the background under a clear sky—offering an unforgettable adventure for those taking advantage of the convenient Kettering coach pickup.
  • A speedboat creates a wake as it moves through blue water near rugged, forested cliffs and rocky islands under a partly cloudy sky, offering an adventure reminiscent of Bruny Island Cruises.
  • Tourists in a boat with Bruny Island Cruises watch a group of sea lions resting on a rocky, seaweed-covered outcrop near a mountainous coastline, enjoying an unforgettable adventure that began with the convenient Kettering Coach Pickup.
  • A yellow tour boat with passengers in red jackets observes a group of sea lions resting on rocky cliffs beside deep blue water—an unforgettable Bruny Island Cruises adventure, with convenient Kettering coach pick-up available.
  • Tall vertical rock cliffs rise above dark water with a small boat near the base for scale; the scene, lit by sunlight and topped with sparse vegetation, captures the spirit of adventure found on Bruny Island Cruises.
  • Two dolphins leap out of the sea water, creating splashes as they move through the air against a blue sea background—capturing the sense of adventure that Bruny Island Cruises promises with every journey.
  • A group of people in red jackets observe a whale at the water’s surface from a boat labelled Explore the edge on a cloudy day, capturing the spirit of adventure that Bruny Island Cruises is known for.
  • A tour boat with seated passengers passes by a powerful waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into the sea under a partly cloudy sky, offering an unforgettable adventure reminiscent of Bruny Island Cruises.

Quick read before you book.

  • Get within reach of some of Australia's tallest sea cliffs and sea caves
  • Spot seals at the Friars, dolphins, migrating whales, sea eagles and albatross
  • No driving needed, just a comfy bus and ferry connection from Kettering
  • Free parking at Oyster Cove Marina if you'd rather drive yourself there

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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.

  • Return bus transport from Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering, with free parking
  • Ferry crossing to Bruny Island
  • Three hour wilderness cruise aboard a yellow Bruny Island Cruises vessel
  • Onboard toilet, overhead canopy and tiered open air seating

Commonly asked questions.

The bus leaves Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering at 8:30am, with free parking there, and returns by late afternoon. Check in 15 minutes before departure.

The cruise runs for three hours from Adventure Bay at 11am, past sea cliffs and sea caves. The whole day takes about eight hours.

Seals, dolphins and seabirds are common, and migrating whales can appear in season. Our Bruny Island day trip guide covers the rest of the island.

Food isn't included, but morning tea and lunch are available to buy at Adventure Bay.

The cruise is generally suitable during pregnancy, but call ahead to check conditions for your stage and the forecast on the day.

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.

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

Dress warmly. Jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended, as it gets cold out on the water.

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

More about this tour.

Most people driving themselves to Bruny Island miss the point, the real drama is out on the water, not on the road. This cruise skips the driving altogether: a bus from Kettering, a ferry crossing, then three hours nose to nose with some of Australia's tallest sea cliffs.

Getting there

Your day starts at 8.30am with bus pickup from Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering, where parking is free if you're driving yourself to the meeting point. You'll cross to Bruny Island by ferry, arriving at the Bruny Island Cruises Booking Centre in Adventure Bay by 10.30am, ready to check in for your 11am departure.

Three hours on the water

Board one of Bruny Island Cruises' distinctive yellow boats, built to hold up to 43 guests with an onboard toilet, overhead canopy and tiered open air seating so everyone gets a clear view. The cruise runs from 11am to 2pm, tracking the coastline past towering sea cliffs and deep sea caves, with a good chance of spotting seals at the Friars, dolphins, migrating whales, sea eagles and albatross along the way.

Good to know before you book

The bus heads back to Kettering at 3.15pm with more sightseeing on the way, arriving around 4.45pm. Food isn't included, though morning tea and lunch are available to buy at Adventure Bay. Dress warmly, jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are all worth packing, and bring a camera. If you already have your own way to Bruny Island, our Bruny Island wilderness cruise covers the same waters without the Kettering bus, and if food is the main draw for you, our Bruny Island Gourmet Day Tour is worth a look instead.Explore what else Bruny Island has on offer, check availability for your dates, then lock in your spot with Book Now.

Additional info.

Food is not included, though morning tea and lunch are available to buy at Adventure Bay Dress warmly, jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended Seasickness tablets are provided on board, and rear seating tends to be the smoothest The cruise is generally suitable during pregnancy, though it's worth calling ahead to check conditions for your stage and the day's forecast