Cape Raoul Cruises from Port Arthur
included with
Opportunity to see wildlife (dolphins, whales, seabirds)
Views of cliffs, caves, arches, and beaches
90-minute wilderness cruise
Local guide
Entry/Admission - Cape Raoul
excluded by
Food and drinks
Optional extra : Return bus transfers from Hobart
Optional extra: Entry/Admission - Port Arthur Historic Site
Essential
Information
Things You Need to Know
-We operate every day except Christmas Day.
-Make sure you bring your camera to capture those awe-inspiring moments.
-Our yellow boat is enclosed which protects you from the elements, however, we recommend you dress warmly.
-We don't cancel due to low numbers. If it happens to be just you, we'll still show you the wonders of the Tasman Peninsula.
-Each person in your booking must have a Port Arthur Historic Site Entry Ticket to join Cape Raoul Cruises. We offer a package which includes Port Arthur Historic Site and Cape Raoul Cruises. If you purchase your Port Arthur Historic Site entry separately, you will need to show your Port Arthur Historic Site ticket or proof of purchase when you check in at Port Arthur Historic Site. If you do not have the ticket, you will be required to pay the site entry fee on the day.
There is plenty of free parking and toilet facilities at the Port Arthur Historic Site. For more information on Port Arthur Historic Site visit https://www.portarthur.org.au
-We have no age or height restrictions. Children under 3 travel free of charge.
-We operate in remote locations which are subject to weather.
-We will provide a full refund if we cancel the service due to weather.
-We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.
Itinerary
This 90-minute wilderness cruise goes beyond Port Arthur to take in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul.
With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, the Tasman National Park is a coastal wonderland. Here the waters of the Tasman Sea collide with the towering ancient cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula, creating dramatic caves and arches, ending spectacularly at Cape Raoul, its dolerite columns like steps down into the ocean waters.
The Tasman National Park lies close to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, where the formidable coastal terrain added to the feared reputation of the brutal penal colony. Today this historic location stands as one of Australia’s premier attractions, offering a gateway to the region’s natural beauty.
Our local guides are excited to welcome you on our Cape Raoul Cruises, giving you the opportunity to explore this phenomenal coastline for yourself, directly from the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Get a Taste of Tasmania's Rugged Coastal Beauty
This 90-minute wilderness cruise goes beyond Port Arthur to take in the cliffs, caves, arches and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul.
Cruise past significant historical sites like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead before marvelling at the gorgeous white sands of Safety Cove and the tall dunes of Crescent Bay, tucked into the rocky and rugged coast. Enjoy panoramic views across to Cape Pillar and iconic Tasman Island.
Mt Brown provides a stunning backdrop as we cruise past West Arthur Head to Cape Raoul. Keep an eye out for the cheeky Australian fur seals that lounge at the base of the columnar dolerite cliffs of Cape Raoul. Look up to witness the sheer magnitude of these 170-million-year-old cliffs, rising from the ocean’s edge over 250 metres to touch the sky.
Keep your eyes peeled skywards for wildlife including majestic albatrosses, white bellied sea eagles and other seabirds that soar above the coastline. Watch for dolphins that love to play in the bow wave of our boat and whales that cruise the southeastern coastline during the southern migration.
Cape Raoul Cruises
Cruise departs Port Arthur Historic Site Jetty.
Arrive at jetty 15 minutes prior to departure.
Cruise Times
10:45am Cruise
Departs at 10:45am and returns 12:15pm (approximately).
1:15pm Cruise
Departs at 1:15pm and returns at 2:45pm (approximately).
Tour Options
An entry ticket to Port Arthur Historic Site is required to join the cruise.
(1) Cruise Port Arthur Historic Site Entry
(2) Cruise Only (if you have purchased Site Entry already)
(3) Cruise Port Arthur Historic Site Entry Hobart Bus Service - This option includes return guided bus transfers from Hobart, wilderness cruise and around 6.5 hours at the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Departs 7:45am daily from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre at Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart. Departs Port Arthur at 4:45pm, Returns to Hobart around 6pm.
