A boat floats near dramatic vertical rock columns on a rugged coastal cliff, bordered by choppy blue sea and under a clear sky—an unforgettable scene you might encounter with Cape Raoul Cruises, perfect for a day tour from Hobart.
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Cape Raoul Cruise Day Tour from Hobart

from A$240
10 hours 15 mins
Hobart
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

Spend a full day on the Tasman Peninsula from Hobart with return coach transfers, a 90 minute Cape Raoul wilderness cruise past dolerite sea cliffs and caves, and about six and a half hours inside the Port Arthur Historic Site, with entry included. Look for fur seals, albatross and dolphins from the water.

  • A boat floats near dramatic vertical rock columns on a rugged coastal cliff, bordered by choppy blue sea and under a clear sky—an unforgettable scene you might encounter with Cape Raoul Cruises, perfect for a day tour from Hobart.
  • A yellow and blue tour boat with passengers passes by a large historic stone building on the waterfront, surrounded by trees and greenery—a picturesque scene often enjoyed on a Cape Raoul Cruises day tour from Hobart.
  • Aerial view of a sandy beach bordered by green hills, with a boat floating near the shore and distant mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds—a perfect setting for Cape Raoul Cruises or as part of a scenic Day Tour Hobart adventure.
  • Tourists on a Cape Raoul Cruises boat observe tall rock formations rising from the ocean under a clear blue sky, with waves crashing near the shore during their day tour from Hobart.
  • A blue and yellow Cape Raoul Cruises tour boat with people taking photos is near a rocky cliff, where several birds are perched on narrow ledges—an unforgettable sight on your day tour from Hobart.
  • Two people stand on a boat deck, enjoying breathtaking views as they approach a sandy shore with low dunes and coastal vegetation beneath a clear blue sky—a perfect moment on their Cape Raoul Cruises day tour from Hobart.
  • Two people on a boat enjoy a Cape Raoul cruise, taking photos of tall, rocky cliffs rising from the water under a clear blue sky.
  • A blue and yellow Cape Raoul Cruises tour boat floats near rocky sea cliffs with a small cave opening, under a partly cloudy sky, offering a memorable day tour from Hobart.
  • A boat floats near dramatic vertical rock columns on a rugged coastal cliff, bordered by choppy blue sea and under a clear sky—an unforgettable scene you might encounter with Cape Raoul Cruises, perfect for a day tour from Hobart.
  • A yellow and blue tour boat with passengers passes by a large historic stone building on the waterfront, surrounded by trees and greenery—a picturesque scene often enjoyed on a Cape Raoul Cruises day tour from Hobart.
  • Aerial view of a sandy beach bordered by green hills, with a boat floating near the shore and distant mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds—a perfect setting for Cape Raoul Cruises or as part of a scenic Day Tour Hobart adventure.
  • Tourists on a Cape Raoul Cruises boat observe tall rock formations rising from the ocean under a clear blue sky, with waves crashing near the shore during their day tour from Hobart.
  • A blue and yellow Cape Raoul Cruises tour boat with people taking photos is near a rocky cliff, where several birds are perched on narrow ledges—an unforgettable sight on your day tour from Hobart.
  • Two people stand on a boat deck, enjoying breathtaking views as they approach a sandy shore with low dunes and coastal vegetation beneath a clear blue sky—a perfect moment on their Cape Raoul Cruises day tour from Hobart.
  • Two people on a boat enjoy a Cape Raoul cruise, taking photos of tall, rocky cliffs rising from the water under a clear blue sky.
  • A blue and yellow Cape Raoul Cruises tour boat floats near rocky sea cliffs with a small cave opening, under a partly cloudy sky, offering a memorable day tour from Hobart.

Quick read before you book.

  • 90 minute wilderness cruise past Cape Raoul's dolerite cliffs and sea caves
  • Local guide commentary on the region's history and geology along the way
  • Chances to spot fur seals, albatrosses, sea eagles, dolphins and seasonal whales
  • Six and a half hours to explore the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site at your own pace

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Included in this tour.

  • Return guided bus transfers from Hobart
  • Entry ticket to the Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Cape Raoul Cruise departing from Port Arthur

Commonly asked questions.

The coach leaves Hobart at 7:45am and reaches the Port Arthur Historic Site around 10am. You meet at the site jetty at 10:30am for the 10:45am cruise, and the coach gets you back to Hobart around 6pm.

The cruise runs for about 90 minutes, from 10:45am to 12:15pm, tracing the dolerite sea cliffs, caves and seal haunts around Cape Raoul on the Tasman Peninsula.

Head to the jetty at the Port Arthur Historic Site and be there at least 15 minutes before the 10:45am departure. Late arrivals can't be taken on board, so keep an eye on the time while you explore.

Your entry ticket covers the Port Arthur Historic Site, so the afternoon is yours to explore the ruins, gardens and harbour before the coach leaves at 4:45pm. Our Port Arthur Historic Site guide covers what to see first.

Return guided coach transfers from Hobart, your Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket and the Cape Raoul wilderness cruise are all included.

Yes, there is no minimum age or height restriction on the cruise. Children under 3 travel free, and child prices apply from 3 to 16.

The catamaran is enclosed on three sides with walk around access and has space for two wheelchairs. Let the team know about any mobility needs when you book.

If the crew cancels the cruise because of the weather, you get a full refund. Cruises are never cancelled because of low numbers.

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

If you want more time on the water, the Tasman Island 3 hour nature cruise heads further along the peninsula to the towering cliffs of Tasman Island.
It takes up a full day, so pair it with a city day and a Bruny Island day. Our 3 day Hobart itinerary shows how to fit it all in.

More about this tour.

Most day trips to Port Arthur stop at the Historic Site. This one keeps going, out past the ruins and onto the water, so you see the coastline the convicts once thought was impossible to escape.The coach leaves Franklin Wharf in Hobart at 7:45am and reaches the Tasman Peninsula around 10am. From the Port Arthur Historic Site jetty you head out on a 90 minute cruise to Cape Raoul, past Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead and on to dolerite cliffs, sea caves and white sand beaches that most Port Arthur visitors never get near. Keep your camera handy for Australian fur seals, albatross, white bellied sea eagles, dolphins and, in season, migrating whales.Back on land you have around six and a half hours inside the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, with entry included, to explore the ruins, gardens and harbour at your own pace before the coach heads back to Hobart at 4:45pm. Our Port Arthur Historic Site guide helps you decide what to see first.This tour has multiple options:
  • Cape Raoul Cruise Day Tour from Hobart, with a 90 minute cruise and Historic Site entry
  • Tasman Island Cruises Full Day Tour, a longer three hour cruise with lunch included
  • Port Arthur Historic Site from Hobart, for those who would rather skip the cruise
Cruises run daily, except Christmas Day. Check availability for your date.

Additional info.

Itinerary
  • 7:45am: coach departs Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart
  • 10am: arrive at the Port Arthur Historic Site
  • 10:30am: meet at the Historic Site jetty
  • 10:45am to 12:15pm: Cape Raoul cruise
  • 4:45pm: coach departs Port Arthur
  • 6pm: arrive back in Hobart
Be at the jetty at least 15 minutes before the cruise departs, as late arrivals can't be accommodated. The boat is enclosed on three sides with walk around access and space for two wheelchairs. There's no minimum age or height restriction, and the cruise runs daily except Christmas Day, subject to weather.