Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(196)
Kate was amazing. She has a lot of knowledge and is very pleasant
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cruise and that Kate helped make the experience so memorable. Kate is incredibly passionate about Hobart’s maritime history and coastline, so it’s wonderful to hear that her knowledge and friendly nature stood out during your trip. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again in the future. Cheers Melinda
Fantastic tour with our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide Hugh. Breathtaking scenery with the added bonus of seeing two seals sunbathing on the rocks!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your cruise and the spectacular scenery around the Derwent Estuary and Iron Pot Lighthouse. Hugh will be thrilled to receive your kind feedback. Their knowledge and friendly approach help bring the region’s history, wildlife and coastline to life, and it’s fantastic to hear they made your experience so enjoyable. Seeing seals basking on the rocks is always a special bonus, and we’re so pleased you were able to enjoy that wildlife encounter along with the breathtaking views. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again in the future. Cheers Melinda
It was a great cruise. Started with being shown from the boat, Battery Point. Casino, some wealthy homes. The school Queen Mary used to go to. Some caves, rock formations and how some disintegrate over time, which includes the caves losing rock over time. Went as far as seeing Bruny Island from a distance. Saw some seals and finally the lighthouse. The oldest in Australia. It wasn’t tall as some but impressive. The tour lasted 2.5 hours. With doing.
Dear Kathy Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cruise and the variety of sights along the way—from Battery Point and the coastline to the caves, wildlife and, of course, the Iron Pot Lighthouse. It’s fantastic to hear how much you appreciated the history and natural features of the area—there’s so much to take in along this stretch of coast. We’re glad you could spot some seals too! Thanks again for joining us—we hope to welcome you back for another cruise in the future. Cheers Melinda
Knowledgeable guide, and a comfortable boat. Fascinating! Depending on the weather, it can be very bumpy, and wrap up well if you want to take photos from the decks.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cruise and found it both comfortable and fascinating. Our guides love sharing the stories of Hobart's waterways. You’ve also given great advice—conditions can change so rugging up is always a good idea for those keen to spend time out on deck. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon. Cheers Melinda
Fantastic boat trip! Tomas our guide had so much knowledge.
Great experience Tripadvisor review: Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse Fantastic boat trip! Tomas our guide had so much knowledge. Cheers Melinda
It was a fantastic 3 hours on the water. Might not suit everyone depending on the weather but it was a small group tour and I loved it
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time out on the water with us. The Iron Pot Cruise is a special experience, and being in a smaller group really helps make it feel more personal. You’re absolutely right — conditions can vary, but that’s all part of being out on the harbour and adds to the uniqueness of each trip. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Cheers Melinda
Thomas was fantastic, knowledgable, informative, fun and a good all round expert guide. Oh and the weather was perfect
Dear Andrew Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you had such a great experience out on the water with us. Thomas will be thrilled to hear your kind words — his knowledge and enthusiasm really help bring the experience to life. And it sounds like you were lucky enough to enjoy it all in perfect weather too! Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! Cheers Melinda
Although the weather left a little to be desired it was still a very good trip well worth it. Would recommend
Dear Susan Thank you for your review. We're glad you still enjoyed the Iron Pot Cruise despite the weather not being at its best. It's great to hear you found the trip worthwhile, and we really appreciate the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back on the water again in the future. Cheers Melinda
Very worthwhile cruise with great scenery and interesting information regarding wildlife, geology & historical facts Very helpful crew
Thank you for joining our Iron Pot Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear you found the cruise informative and worthwhile, and enjoyed the scenery along with the wildlife, geology and historical insights. It’s lovely to know our crew were helpful throughout the experience. Thanks again for travelling with us! Cheers Melinda
A lovely harbour cruise with wildlife sightings and history lessons. A fun excursion to do in Hobart. Also, the boat is largely enclosed (so you stay warm and dry).
Thank you for joining our Iron Pot Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed seeing Hobart from the water, along with the wildlife sightings and historical insights. It’s great that you appreciated the comfort of the enclosed vessel too. Thanks again for travelling with us — we’re so glad you had a lovely time on the harbour and beyond. Cheers Melinda
