
Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks
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Is Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks worth booking?
Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks is a 8-hour experience in Hobart, Australia, from $170 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 637 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (637)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $170 per person
Award winning day tour of Maria Island National Park to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depa
What you get
- Chilled water
- Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement
- Dolphin watching
- Seal viewing (morning tea & coffee with Australian fur seals!)
- anding and/or facility fees
- Lunch
About this experience
Award winning day tour of Maria Island National Park to view seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration), famous geology and UNESCO convict history. Your tour will depart from Triabunna (approximately 1-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart). Includes a 4-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island with a 2-hour stay on the island. Lunch is provided with your tour as a beautiful selection of salad bowls from our cafe. Lunch will be enjoyed on the boat at anchor in a secluded bay. Local wines (Devils Corner Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) and Tasmanian premium lager are also provided during lunch. A single serve is complimentary with your tour. Additional alcoholic drinks are $10 per serve. Cakes, water, tea, coffee, orange juice, soda water and soft drinks are also provided complimentary. Our shuttle bus service is available for guests who require transport from Hobart! Please choose the Tour + Bus option when booking.
What's included
Included
- Chilled water
- Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement
- Dolphin watching
- Seal viewing (morning tea & coffee with Australian fur seals!)
- anding and/or facility fees
- Lunch
- Live commentary on board
- Tea and coffee
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Hobart shuttle bus transfer. Please select Tour + Bus option.
- 4-hour scenic cruise
- Kangaroo viewing
- 2-hour stay on Maria Island
- Orange juice
- Soda water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Whale watching
- Wombat viewing
- Soft drinks
Not included
- Hotel pickup. Shuttle Bus now departing from Brooke Street Pier Hobart
What you'll see and do
Maria Island Cruises
Award winning Cruise & Walk day tour of Tasmania's stunning Maria Island National Park. The only tour to combine viewing wild seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, Cape Barren geese, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration) with World famous geological landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage convict history and lunch at a remote pristine beach. An amazing day tour from Hobart. Rated the #1 tour company in Hobart on Tripadvisor! The perfect tour for local, interstate and international visitors wanting to escape to nature, relax, unwind and come face to face with Australia's iconic native animals and famous landscapes.
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Maria Island National Park
Enter onto Maria Island National Park for a 2-hour guided walk of Maria's UNESCO World Heritage listed convict settlement. Come face to face with Maria Island's iconic native wildlife including wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, Cape Barren geese and even possibly Tasmanian devils. Maria Island is the best place in the world to see wombats in the wild!
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hobart
Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for check-in of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Please meet at our Cafe (Maria Island Cruises) at 8am for check-in of your tour. Secure parking is available behind our cafe.
Options you can book
Tour Only
If you have your own transport, join our cruise & walk tour of Maria Island from our home town of Triabunna on Tasmania's sunny east coast.
Tour + Bus
If you require a shuttle bus pickup from Hobart or the Airport, chose this package option!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Maria Island Cruises
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please choose the Tour + Bus option if you do require the Hobart shuttle bus.
- Tours are subject to weather and minimum numbers
- Tours are perfect for children and families!
- The vessel is safe and comfortable and provides protection from the elements
- The vessel has a comfortable on board toilet, which doubles as a change room for those wanting to swim
- Maria Island Cruises reserves the right to cancel departures at anytime and will refund the full amount of any monies paid by the customer.
- Our 5-star tour is catered with drinks and optional food/lunch onboard
- Designed and guided by professional scientists
- Small and personalised tour groups. Maximum 24 people for room to move about the boat!
- Waterproof jackets and pants available onboard the boat
- Perfect for children
- Seasickness tablets and wristbands provided to guests if required
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $170 to $325
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 223
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 90
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hobart.
How much does Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks cost?
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Prices start at $170 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hobart usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hobart is not rushed.
Is Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 637 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hobart, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks?
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Around 223 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hobart can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hobart and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hobart within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hobart?
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On Outty we rank every Hobart experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours), All Inclusive Bruny Island Day Tour Plus Guided Lighthouse Tour, Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hobart?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hobart?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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