A person wearing snorkelling gear holds two large abalone shells and a knife while standing in the sea near a rocky shoreline, preparing to savour fresh Tasmanian seafood just off the coast of Hobart.
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Tasmanian Seafood Seduction Cruise Hobart

from A$700
8 hours
Hobart
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

A full day cruise from Hobart's waterfront down the Derwent River and into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Your guide dives for abalone and sea urchin in a Bruny Island bay, then serves them with rock lobster, oysters, calamari, local cheeses and Tasmanian wines, beer and cider in a small group.

  • A person wearing snorkelling gear holds two large abalone shells and a knife while standing in the sea near a rocky shoreline, preparing to savour fresh Tasmanian seafood just off the coast of Hobart.
  • Various Tasmanian seafood, including two red lobsters, sea urchins, clams, oysters, and a fish, are beautifully arranged on wet rocks near the shore—reminiscent of a fresh catch awaiting a seafood cruise in Hobart.
  • Three people on a boat near Hobart hold up large Tasmanian seafood lobsters, smiling at the camera; trees and rocky terrain are visible in the background, capturing the excitement of their seduction cruise.
  • A woman in a bright pink scarf holds a large sea urchin in her hand while smiling and looking down at it, enjoying the fresh Tasmanian seafood on a memorable seafood cruise near Hobart.
  • Woman smiling and holding a sea urchin in one hand and a large open sea snail shell in the other, standing by the water with trees in the background, savouring fresh Tasmanian seafood on a scenic seafood cruise near Hobart.
  • A group of people on a quay in Hobart display various fresh Tasmanian seafood, including fish, lobster, and shellfish, with a scenic lake and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A person wearing snorkelling gear holds two large abalone shells and a knife while standing in the sea near a rocky shoreline, preparing to savour fresh Tasmanian seafood just off the coast of Hobart.
  • Various Tasmanian seafood, including two red lobsters, sea urchins, clams, oysters, and a fish, are beautifully arranged on wet rocks near the shore—reminiscent of a fresh catch awaiting a seafood cruise in Hobart.
  • Three people on a boat near Hobart hold up large Tasmanian seafood lobsters, smiling at the camera; trees and rocky terrain are visible in the background, capturing the excitement of their seduction cruise.
  • A woman in a bright pink scarf holds a large sea urchin in her hand while smiling and looking down at it, enjoying the fresh Tasmanian seafood on a memorable seafood cruise near Hobart.
  • Woman smiling and holding a sea urchin in one hand and a large open sea snail shell in the other, standing by the water with trees in the background, savouring fresh Tasmanian seafood on a scenic seafood cruise near Hobart.
  • A group of people on a quay in Hobart display various fresh Tasmanian seafood, including fish, lobster, and shellfish, with a scenic lake and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Quick read before you book.

  • Watch your guide harvest abalone and sea urchin by hand
  • Cruise the sheltered D'Entrecasteaux Channel past empty beaches
  • Seafood eaten on the water, minutes after it comes out of it
  • Small group with plenty of room to move around the deck

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Take seasick tablets early if you're prone and the water's choppy, then settle in for the feast.

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Included in this tour.

  • Full day cruise from Franklin Wharf, Hobart
  • Purpose built vessel with enclosed cabin and leather seating
  • Guided commentary from local hosts
  • Seafood lunch with rock lobster, abalone, sea urchin, oysters and calamari
  • Local breads, salads and artisan cheeses
  • Tasmanian wines, Moo Brew beers, Willie Smiths cider and organic juices

Commonly asked questions.

It departs at 9:30am Sunday to Friday and 10am on Saturday, returning around 3:45pm, or 4:15pm on Saturdays. It runs daily except Christmas Day.

Meet at the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys booking centre on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock lifting bridge on Hobart's waterfront. Check in 15 minutes before departure.

Expect rock lobster, oysters, calamari, plus abalone and sea urchin harvested by your guide in a Bruny Island bay, served with local breads, salads and artisan cheeses.

Tasmanian wines including pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling and sparkling, along with Moo Brew beers, Willie Smiths cider and organic juices.

Let the team know about any dietary requirements when you book so they can plan ahead. The day is built around seafood, so it suits seafood lovers best.

This tour is not recommended for young children. It is a long day on the water built around seafood and wine.

Dress in warm layers with a windproof jacket, as it gets cold on the water even in summer. Comfortable flat shoes are best for moving around the boat.

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.

Our 3 day Hobart itinerary shows how to balance a big day like this with a city day and time on the Tasman Peninsula.

More about this tour.

Most seafood lunches in Hobart come off a menu. This one comes off the sea floor. Your guide slips over the side in a quiet Bruny Island bay and comes back up with abalone and sea urchin, then serves them alongside rock lobster, oysters and calamari while you sit on the deck with a glass of Tasmanian pinot.The day starts at Franklin Wharf, beside the Constitution Dock lifting bridge. You cruise down the Derwent River in a purpose built vessel with an enclosed cabin and leather seats, then slip into the calm, sheltered waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Your hosts grew up on these waterways and know every bay along the way and share stories about the coastline and its wildlife as you go.Lunch is a long, unhurried affair with local breads, salads and artisan cheeses, plus Tasmanian wines, Moo Brew beers, Willie Smiths cider and organic juices. Groups are small, so it feels more like a day out with friends who happen to own a boat.If Bruny Island produce is your thing, our guide to eating your way around Bruny Island is worth a read before you go. Explore the day, then check availability for your dates.

Additional info.

Departs from Hobart's Constitution Dock. Group size is limited to 12 guests for a comfortable, curated experience. Please advise dietary requirements in advance. Participants should dress for the weather and bring a sense of adventure.