Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

In Hobart, Tasmania

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£79 pp
2h 30 mins · 4.9 (196)
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Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Discover Tasmania’s coastal beauty and maritime history on a boat cruise from Hobart down the Derwent River to Iron Pot Lighthouse and Betsey Island. See highlights including Mount Wellington, Shot Tower and Hope Beach as your expert local guide shares tales of early shipwrecks, settlers, sailors and maritime life. Small-group tour with a maximum of 12-14 people allows for a customized experience with your guide.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Cruise

What's not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Your guide will meet you at our Hobart office and walk with you to our Franklin Wharf jetty to commence your 2.5 hour cruise. (15 min)
  2. Your 2.5 hour cruise explores Hobarts' famous waterways, beaches, cliffs and caves. See iconic landmarks such as Mt Wellington, Wrest Point Casino and the Shot Tower. Cruise the River Derwent to the Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse. Travel to Storm Bay, the same water as the final leg of the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Circumnavigate Betsey Island, explore its sea caves and search for a variety of sea birds.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Meet at our booking office, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (near lifting bridge).
End point
Meet at our booking office, Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (near lifting bridge).

Practical information

Operated by
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Max group size
14 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–9
Languages
en
Confirmation
MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A maximum of 12-14 people per tour
  • There are 12 forward facing seats and 2 rear facing bench seats

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 2 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.