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Maria Island Cruises

CRUISE & WALK

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There is something very special about Maria Island and the waters that surround it

Maria Island Cruises explores the coastline of Maria Island and Ile des Phoques in southern Tasmania.  You can take the cruise from Triabunna or join a Full Day Tour from Hobart.  

Discover the remarkable coastline and history of Maria Island from both water and land, gaining a unique perspective on its ancient geology, secluded bays and fascinating past.

Cruise to Ile des Phoques, accessible only by boat, and venture deep into Tasmania's largest granite sea caves. Experience the spectacular Rainbow Cave, where a massive natural skylight floods the cavern with light, revealing shifting colours across the water and granite walls.

On Maria Island's eastern side, take in sweeping views of the 620-metre high dolerite peaks of Bishop and Clerk rising above the Tasman Sea. At the Fossil Cliffs, discover limestone containing marine fossils dating back around 300 million years and explore limestone sea caves at the water's edge. Look for the spring-fed Green Waterfall and hanging garden, hidden beneath towering cliffs and only visible from the sea.

Along Maria Island's western shoreline, admire the patterned and coloured sandstone of the Painted Cliffs, sculpted by wind and waves and rising above the clear blue waters of Mercury Passage.

Step ashore to spend around two hours exploring Maria Island. Join a guided walk through Darlington's World Heritage-listed convict settlement, then enjoy time to explore at your own pace. 

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MARIA ISLAND CRUISES

Operates
  Daily from 15th Oct 2026 (except Christmas Day)

Departs From
Cruise from Triabunna or Full Day Tour from Hobart.

Cruise + Walk

Departs from Triabunna at 10:00am and returns at 3:45pm approximately.

Departure Point

Triabunna is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Hobart.  If you are joining us for the cruise, you need to check in at our Maria Island Cruises Booking Centre, 21 Vicary Street, Triabunna by 9:30am.  We have plenty of free parking available.

Itinerary

09:30am - Check in at Maria Island Cruises Booking Centre
10:00am - Cruise departs  
01:15pm - Maria Island Guided Walk & Exploration
03:15pm - Depart Maria Island
03:45pm - Arrive back in Triabunna 

Prices

Cruise + Walk Including Lunch:
Adults $285  Children $200 (3-16 years)

Cruise + Walk Bring Your Own Lunch:
Adults $265   Children $180 (3-16 years)

Maria Island Cruises Full Day Tour

Take a Full Day Tour and spend the day exploring Maria Island, including return guided bus tour, morning tea, cruise, lunch and 2 hours on Maria Island.

Departure Point

The Full Day Tour departs from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre.  This is situated on Hobart's waterfront on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.  Guests need to check-in by 7.45am for an 8.00am departure.

If you have your own car, we don't have any parking available but there is all-day parking available nearby at the Evans Street Car Park.

Itinerary

07:45am - Check in at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Centre
08:00am - Bus departs 
09:30am - Arrive at Triabunna, Morning Tea
10:00am - Cruise to Maria Island & Ile des Phoques
01:15pm - Arrive at Maria Island for Walk & Lunch
03:15pm - Depart Maria Island
03:45pm - Arrive Triabunna, bus back to Hobart
05:30pm - Arrive Hobart 

Prices

Adults $365     
Children $285 (3-16 years)

Meals

Unless you have chosen to BYO Lunch, your ticket includes a ploughman’s style lunch featuring smoked meats, salad, cheeses served alongside a locally baked bread roll, fruit and a sweet treat.  Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.  
 

Park Entry Fees

Your ticket includes payment of a Park Entry Fee to visit Maria Island.  If you have already purchased a Tasmanian Parks Pass we will happily provide you with a $10 reimbursement once you provide us with details of your Park Pass.
 

Things You Need to Know

  • We operate every day except Christmas Day.
  • It is important that guests arrive on time to allow for customer pre-cruise briefing and time to transfer to the boat, which is a walk from the Visitor Centre.
  • We have no age or height restrictions.
  • Our boat is enclosed which protects you from the elements, however we still suggest you dress warmly.
  • Make sure you bring your camera to capture those awe-inspiring moments.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.
  • We don't cancel bookings due to low numbers. If it happens to be just you, we'll still show you the wonders of Maria Island.

Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.

 

Cancellation Policy   

We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure and 50% within 48 hours of departure.  

Please note that if you book through a third-party website or travel agent, they each impose their own cancellation policies and restrictions.