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The 9 Best Hobart Harbour & Derwent River Cruises

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Hobart is built around one of the deepest natural harbours in the world, and the water is the best seat in town. These 9 harbour and Derwent River cruises cover the lot: lunch and dinner sailings, the historic-harbour tour, the fast run up to MONA. What each includes, how long it takes, and which suit a first afternoon in the city.

Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park - Richmond and the convict-built Richmond Bridge photo stop

1.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121Our pick

Guided Port Arthur Historic Site with Isle of the Dead harbour cruise, Richmond Bridge, Tasman Arch, Remarkable Cave, and chocolate.

“First the good. Port Arthur was fascinating. Great history. The other stops along the way were nice. The extra stop at the arch was nice. The scallop pies we ordered were delicious. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, informative and frieRead more”

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Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart - What you’ll see: landmarks from the water that help you place Hobart

Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise - Chocolate and Lavender: The Stops That Keep the Day from Feeling Like a Lecture

3.Port Arthur and Tasman Sights with Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $35Top rated

Bus from Hobart to Port Arthur with scenic stops, lavender and chocolate breaks, Port Arthur audio plus harbour cruise, optional Remarkable Cave.

“The driver was very friendly & knowledgeable. Lots of walking around the Port Arthur site is required, which may not suit persons who are elderly or slightly infirm. A service is available for those unable to walk far, but not all areas of the site are accessible with this.”

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Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch

Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch - The catamaran ride up the Derwent River and into d’Entrecasteaux Channel

4.Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · from $161

Day cruise from Hobart to Peppermint Bay by catamaran with wildlife-spotting and a scenic lunch at Peppermint Bay Hotel.

“Great trip great lunch great views. great avenues and lots of shops walking over water great dolphin followed”

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Hobart: 2.5-hour Iron Pot Lighthouse Cruise

Hobart: 2.5-hour Iron Pot Lighthouse Cruise - Derwent River Views That Make Hobart Make Sense

6.2.5-hour Iron Pot Lighthouse Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 2h 30m · from $102

Cruise Hobart’s Derwent River to Iron Pot Lighthouse and Betsey Island. Small group, sea birds, caves, and Hope Beach views.

“Excellent cruise with a terrific skipper (Sam). Good commentary and flexibility to see whatever came up on the day - dolphins and Sydney - Hobart boats.”

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Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse - River Derwent to Storm Bay: a half-day route that makes Hobart click

7.Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $104

A 2.5-hour Hobart cruise to Iron Pot Lighthouse and Storm Bay. Small-group views, sea caves, and wildlife with expert storytelling.

“Our captain, Hamish, was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He got us in close to the interesting places along the way, and allowed extra time to see the dolphins. This tour was a highlight of our holiday. I would highly recommend it.”

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Hobart: Morning River Cruise

Hobart: Morning River Cruise - From Murray Street Pier to the Derwen River: how the route unfolds

8.Morning River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

A 1-hour Hobart morning river cruise passing the Botanical Gardens, Tasman Bridge, Rose Bay, and Montagu Bay with detailed onboard commentary.

“Really enjoyed the morning cruise. interesting history and information with a great commentary.”

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Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent

Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent - Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: devils, wombats, and kangaroo moments

9.Peaks, Falls & Furry Locals: Mt. Field & the Derwent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $710

A private day from Hobart to Mt Field and Russel Falls, then Bonorong wildlife sanctuary, with an optional Agrarian Kitchen lunch.

“My wife and I loved our full day private tour with our guide Sonia. She picked us up promptly at our hotel and was a font of knowledge all day long. She was well versed on the history of Hobart and Tasmania, flora and fauna, and gave us greaRead more”

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