Cruise boat at the base of the towering dolerite columns of Cape Raoul
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Cape Raoul Cruises (+ Port Arthur Historic Site Entry available)

from A$130
1 hour 30 mins
Port Arthur
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

Cruise 90 minutes from the Port Arthur Historic Site jetty to Cape Raoul with Cape Raoul Cruises. Pass Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead, then get close to sea caves, arches and dolerite cliffs over 250 metres high, looking for seals, albatross and dolphins. A Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket is needed to board.

  • Cruise boat at the base of the towering dolerite columns of Cape Raoul
  • Cruise boat on the water in front of the Port Arthur Historic Site penitentiary ruins
  • Aerial view of a cruise boat in a turquoise bay below a sweeping Tasmanian beach
  • Passengers viewing the jagged rock spires of Cape Raoul from the cruise boat
  • Yellow and blue cruise boat close to sheer sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula
  • Passengers on the bow looking at a sandy Tasman Peninsula beach on a Cape Raoul cruise
  • Passengers photographing dolerite cliffs from the deck on a Cape Raoul cruise
  • Cruise boat beside towering sea cliffs and a sea cave on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania
  • Cruise boat at the base of the towering dolerite columns of Cape Raoul
  • Cruise boat on the water in front of the Port Arthur Historic Site penitentiary ruins
  • Aerial view of a cruise boat in a turquoise bay below a sweeping Tasmanian beach
  • Passengers viewing the jagged rock spires of Cape Raoul from the cruise boat
  • Yellow and blue cruise boat close to sheer sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula
  • Passengers on the bow looking at a sandy Tasman Peninsula beach on a Cape Raoul cruise
  • Passengers photographing dolerite cliffs from the deck on a Cape Raoul cruise
  • Cruise boat beside towering sea cliffs and a sea cave on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania

Quick read before you book.

  • Dolerite cliffs at Cape Raoul over 250 metres high
  • Point Puer, the Isle of the Dead and Safety Cove from the water
  • Fur seals, albatross, sea eagles and dolphins
  • Enclosed boat that keeps you out of the wind

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. The water can get lively when the wind picks up, so pack a warm layer and grab a window seat inside if it turns chilly.

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Included in this tour.

  • 90 minute guided wilderness cruise to Cape Raoul
  • Departure from the Port Arthur Historic Site jetty
  • Commentary from your local crew

Commonly asked questions.

It leaves from the jetty inside the Port Arthur Historic Site, about 90 minutes' drive from Hobart. Be at the jetty 15 minutes before your 10:45am or 1:15pm departure, and use the free parking at the site.

Yes. The jetty sits inside the Historic Site, so every passenger needs a site entry ticket and proof of it at check in. Our Port Arthur Historic Site guide covers what your entry includes.

It's 90 minutes past Point Puer, the Isle of the Dead and Safety Cove, out to the dolerite cliffs of Cape Raoul. Look for fur seals, albatross, sea eagles, dolphins and, in season, migrating whales.

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

Cancel more than 48 hours before departure at no charge. A 50% fee applies within 48 hours of departure, and the full fare is charged within 24 hours.

Yes, there are no age or height restrictions. Children under 3 travel free, and child prices apply from 3 to 16.

Yes, Cape Raoul Cruises runs a wheelchair accessible vessel. Call the team on (03) 6234 4270 before you book to talk through any mobility needs.

The boat is enclosed, but it still gets cool out on the water, so bring a warm layer and your camera.

Yes. The Cape Raoul cruise day tour from Hobart includes return transport, the cruise and Historic Site entry.
Plenty. Browse our Port Arthur tours, from longer sea cliff cruises to convict history walks and food and gin days.

More about this tour.

Port Arthur is busy on land, but the coastline past the jetty is a different story. This 90 minute cruise with Cape Raoul Cruises leaves straight from the Port Arthur Historic Site jetty and heads out of the bay to Cape Raoul, where dolerite columns rise more than 250 metres out of the sea.You'll pass Point Puer, the Isle of the Dead and Safety Cove on the way out, so the convict story you've just walked through carries on from the water. Then it's cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches, with Australian fur seals on the rocks, albatross and white bellied sea eagles overhead, and dolphins and migrating whales in season. The boat is enclosed, so you stay out of the wind while you take it all in.Because the cruise starts inside the Historic Site, every passenger needs a site entry ticket to board. Already have yours? This is the option for you. Want the higher cliffs too? The Tasman Island 3 hour nature cruise leaves from just up the road, and our Port Arthur Historic Site guide helps you plan the rest of your day.Cruises run twice daily all year, except Christmas Day. Check availability for your date.

Additional info.

Important: A Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket is required to board. Bring proof of your ticket to check in, or choose the option with Historic Site entry included.
  • Departures: 10:45am and 1:15pm daily, except Christmas Day
  • Be at the Port Arthur Historic Site jetty 15 minutes before departure
  • Free parking and toilets at the Historic Site
  • No age or height restrictions, and children under 3 travel free
  • The boat is enclosed, but dress warmly and bring a camera