Cape Raoul Wilderness Cruise
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Set out from the Port Arthur Historic Site jetty on a 90-minute wilderness cruise along the dramatic coastline of the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania. In the Tasman National Park the waters of the Tasman Sea collide with towering ancient cliffs, carving out sea caves and arches before the coast ends spectacularly at Cape Raoul, where dolerite columns step down into the ocean like a giant staircase. Along the way you cruise past historic sites such as Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead, see the white sands of Safety Cove and the dunes of Crescent Bay, and take in panoramic views of Cape Pillar and Tasman Island. Keep watch for Australian fur seals lounging at the foot of Cape Raoul's cliffs, which rise 250 metres from the sea and were formed 170 million years ago. The cruise starts beside the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site, a former penal colony whose formidable coastline added to its feared reputation and which is today one of Australia's premier attractions. Choose the cruise on its own if you already hold a Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket, add site entry to your cruise, or travel from Hobart with a return bus service and spend the rest of the day exploring the historic site.
Cape Raoul Wilderness Cruise Price & Options
Itinerary
About 8 h- 10:4513:15
Meeting point
Port Arthur Historic Site Jetty
- The cruise departs from Port Arthur Jetty within the Port Arthur Historic Site.
- You must check in to the Historic Site before walking down to the jetty.
Attraction·1 h 30 min
Port Arthur
- The cruise lasts 90 minutes and explores wilderness beyond Port Arthur.
- You will see cliffs, caves, arches, and white sand beaches of the Tasman Peninsula up to Cape Raoul.
- 12:1514:45
Drop-off
Port Arthur Historic Site Jetty
- Return options are available at 12:15 or 14:45.
- The available options depend on your selected departure time and itinerary duration.
Highlights
- Cruise past historic sites such as Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead
- See the white sands of Safety Cove and the dunes of Crescent Bay
- Take in panoramic views of Cape Pillar and Tasman Island
- Spot Australian fur seals lounging below Cape Raoul's dolerite cliffs
- See 250-metre-high cliffs that rise from the ocean, formed 170 million years ago
What's Included
- 90-minute Cape Raoul wilderness cruise from Port Arthur
- English-speaking staff
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket (options with Port Arthur Historic Site Entry only)
- Return Hobart bus service (Cruise + Historic Site Entry + Hobart Return Bus option only)
What's Not Included
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket (Cruise Only option)
- Other personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Adult: 17 years and over (children aged 17 and over pay the adult rate)
- Child: 3 to 16 years
- Infant: 0 to 2 years, free of charge
- Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Children aged 0 to 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Things To Know
- Every passenger needs a Port Arthur Historic Site entry ticket to join the cruise
- With the Cruise Only option, show your own Port Arthur Historic Site ticket or proof of purchase when you check in at the site; without it you must pay the site entry fee on the day
- Free parking and toilets are available at the Port Arthur Historic Site
- The cruise operates in remote locations and is subject to weather; the operator gives a full refund if it cancels a cruise due to weather
- The operator may cancel or vary any trip
- Passengers who appear intoxicated may be refused service, with no refund
- Bring a camera
Starting End Point
- Cruise departs from the Port Arthur Historic Site Jetty, inside the Port Arthur Historic Site
- Check in at the Port Arthur Historic Site first, then walk down to the jetty and board the yellow and blue boat
- Departure times: 10:45 am (returns about 12:15 pm) and 1:15 pm (returns about 2:45 pm); choose your time when booking
- Please arrive at the jetty 15 minutes before departure
- Cruise + Historic Site Entry + Hobart Return Bus option: the bus departs at 7:45 am from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart; it leaves Port Arthur at 4:45 pm and returns to Hobart around 6 pm
- Latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the date and time you booked
Dress Code
- Please dress for the day's weather conditions
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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