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, allowing you to explore this phenomenal coastline for yourself, directly from the Port Arthur Historic Site.
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 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.
Cruise Times
10:45 am Cruise
It departs at 10:45 am and returns at 12:15 pm (approximately).
1:15 pm Cruise
It departs at 1:15 pm and returns at 2:45 pm (approximately).
Tour Options
An entry ticket to the Port Arthur Historic Site is required to join the cruise. There are three tour options available:
1. Cruise + Port Arthur Historic Site Entry
Includes both the wilderness cruise and entry to the historic site.
2. Cruise Only
For guests who have already purchased their Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket.
Proof of entry must be presented at check-in.
3. Cruise + Port Arthur Historic Site Entry + Hobart Bus Transfer
This all-inclusive option features:
Departure Details:
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Departs 7:45 am daily from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre, located at the Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart
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Departs Port Arthur at 4:45 pm, arriving back in Hobart at approximately 6:00 pm
*Each person in this booking must have a Port Arthur Historic Site Entry Ticket to join Cape Raoul Cruises - this is not included in the cruise price and must be purchased separately. To make the most of your visit to Port Arthur Historic Site, visit https://www.portarthur.org.au
Your Port Arthur Historic Site ticket or proof of purchase must be presented when you check-in at the Port Arthur Historic Site. If you do not have the ticket, you will be required to pay the site entry fee on the day.
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