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Maria Island Day Tour - East Coast Cruises

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Join East Coast Cruises and explore the renowned coastline of Maria Island and Tasmania's stunning East Coast - an area rich in history, wildlife and unmatched sights and scenery.

Join East Coast Cruises and explore the renowned coastline of Maria Island and Tasmania's stunning East Coast - an area rich in history, wildlife and unmatched sights and scenery.

Highlights

  • Cruise to Ile Des Phoques or circumnavigate around the entire Maria Island Coast
  • Capture the stunning views of Maria Island, including famous landmarks such as the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, spring-fed waterfalls, limestone sea caves and cliff-top stalactites
  • See albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals and whales (depending on the time of year)
  • Discover mountain fed waterfalls, secluded bays, sea caves, ancient geology and beaches of pure white sand

Rated the best day tour in Hobart, you will experience the very best of Tasmania's sunny east coast. Choose between a circumnavigation of Maria Island or a trip to Ile Des Phoques (French for Island of Seals). Both destinations are natural wildlife hubs boasting breathtaking natural formations, scenery and attractions. You will discover historic ruins, sweeping bays, dramatic cliffs and a plethora of wildlife including albatross, dolphins, Australian fur seals and whales (depending on the time of year). Choose to go on the legendary historical walks of Maria Island, soak up the sun on Darlington’s white sandy beach or swim/snorkel in the waters of Maria Island’s marine reserve.

This unique cruise and walk day tour offers two distinct cruise options - The difference being the destination of the cruise. The circumnavigation cruise will take you on a journey around the entire coastline of Maria Island and you can't possibly see any more of Maria Island in a single day than this tour! The Ile Des Phoques (island of seals) cruise will head north to a remote granite island where we visit the most playful Australian fur seals and explore the inside of the biggest granite seas caves in Tasmania, possibly Australia.

Itinerary

  • Meet at the Triabunna marina 8:45am and board the "Spirit of Maria"

  • Depart at 9:00am from Triabunna for a short journey to Darlington for snacks and refreshments

  • From here, we will take a 4 hour cruise to one of two locations. Choose to head to the renowned Ile Des Phoques to visit playful fur seals and giant colourful sea caves or circumnavigate around the entire Maria Island coast!

  • In the afternoon, both cruises return to visit the famous Fossil Cliffs and Painted Cliffs before docking at Darlington for a relaxed afternoon guided walk of the Darlington convict settlement, exploring history and the island's friendly wildlife.

  • Returns to Triabunna at 4:30pm - 4:45pm.

    • Adult $225.00
    Child $90.00

    What's included

    • Big buffet lunch provided on board each cruise includes Tasmanian smoked salmon, ham, chicken, roast beef, home made potato salad, freshly prepared salad, Tasmanian soft and hard cheeses, avocado dips, crackers, wraps and rolls
    • Complimentary drink or tea, coffee, juice and water
    • Entry permits to Maria Island National Park

    Duration

    • Allow approximately 8 hours duration for the whole experience

    Child Friendly

    • This experience welcomes families with children.

    Notes

    • Child prices apply to ages 2-15 years, infants under 2 travel free.

      Note that if poor weather prevents us from cruising to the Ile Des Phoques, the cruise will be changed to circumnavigate the coastline of Maria Island.

      Minimum numbers of 6 adult passengers required for each tour to go ahead. If we have not yet met the requirement within 48hrs days of the tour date, we will contact you and discuss the flexibility and options of moving to a different day.

      Cancellations: Please let us know before the day of the tour. We are very reasonable in providing refunds to customers, we simply ask that you notify us. We do not accept cancellations on the day but will provide a voucher for the cost of your booking for you to redeem at a later date.

      Product extras available to purchase upon reaching checkout.

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