BAY CRUISE TOURS
The sailings worth boarding, reviewed.
The 15 Australian harbour cruises travellers rate highest, from a sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Darwin sunsets, the Derwent off Hobart and the Whitsunday islands. Big harbours, bluewater bays and the boats that know them.
Cruise from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay in 4.5 hours with onboard commentary, wildlife spotting, and optional fresh lunch.
Most Popular“This was a simple boat ride. We got parked at WineGlass bay for 1 hour and came back. Too costly and not worth the money.”
Full-day Port Arthur tour from Hobart with Richmond and Tasman Peninsula stops, guided convict site, 30-minute harbour cruise to Isle of the Dead.
“Great tour to Port Arthur. Our tour guide Vic was very informative. There was also enough time at Port Arthur to explore the site and joined the 30 min harbour cruise. Overall it was a very great day out.”
Glide past Hobart’s waterfront on a Derwent River cruise with live captain commentary, optional lunch or dinner, and great value from $25.10.
“Lovely experience. Excellent service, good food, very accomodating with last minute changes. Would recommend.”
Cruise Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park with onboard lunch, wildlife sightings, and onboard commentary. From $141.
“We absolutely loved it! The scenery, the guides, the food..,everything was amazing”
Enjoy a 3-course all-inclusive dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with sunset views, 360° decks, and NSW wine and beer included.
“Highlight of our trip away. Food was delicious and we had a beautiful relaxed afternoon on the harbour! Highly recommend it.”
8-hour Hobart day trip to Port Arthur: convict audio, 20-min harbour cruise, Tasman Peninsula lookouts, chocolate and lavender, $102.
“Pascal was a fantastic guide and we had a wonderful time with him! He is very informative, hilarious and passionate, telling us a lot of history, stories and fun facts about Tasmania and Port Arthur, and of course the convicts. He even gave us some flexibility to choose whether we want to have lunch at…”
Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula day trip from Hobart with bus pickups, UNESCO prison site, harbour cruise, plus lavender and chocolate stops.
“It’s a very full day with many aspects and experiences. However there was no rushing. Time was given to all the sites and our tour director was very attentive to each traveller ensuring everyone had the best experience”
Cruise the Derwent River by catamaran to Peppermint Bay, enjoy lunch at Peppermint Bay Hotel, and take in Bruny Island views.
“Beautiful scenery, excellent lunch in lovely surroundings, friendly staff on boat and restaurant. Highly recommend.”
See Sydney Harbour your way on a hop-on hop-off cruise with smartphone commentary, 5 stops, and easy access to Opera House, Manly, and Watsons Bay.
“We were very happy with our day - everything on schedule. We downloaded the app and listened to commentary - was very imformative.”
Half-day WWII Darwin city and harbour cruise: memorials, military museums, and a small-boat ride past 1942 raid wreck sites.
“Really enjoyed the tour our guide explained things well and gave us enough time at each stop to do what we needed to do at our own pace.”
Relaxed 1-hour Sydney Harbour catamaran near the Opera House for 360° views at sunset, with snacks, photos, and BYO drinks.
“Great quick cruise around Sydney and Darling Harbor with light snacks. Perfect for a nice evening. Phil and Adam were great.”
Darwin Harbor sunset cruise with fresh wild barramundi fish and chips, a complimentary drink, and local stories from Stokes Hill Wharf.
“Fabulous view of the sunset and excellent dinner of fish and chips, would do it again! :)”
Retrace Darwin’s WWII story with land stops, the Defense of Darwin Museum, and a 1-hour harbor cruise past wrecks SS Neptuna and USS Peary.
“This was an excellent tour. The bus driver (Penny) was very passionate and knowledgeable about the things she was telling us about. John on the boat was also. The things we got to see and learn were amazing. It was worth every cent! Highly recommend”
Coffin Bay Oyster Farm and Bay Tour: waders, 12 freshly shucked oysters, and a boat cruise to Brothers Islands for seals.
“It was so informative and learnt a lot . Just loved wading through the water checking the set up out . The tour guides were great”
Port Arthur convict tour, Carnarvon Bay cruise and a 1-hour Isle of the Dead walk from Hobart with Tasman Peninsula stops.
“Had a great day, and Alan was a wonderful driver/tour guide. Told us lots of Tasmanian history throughout the day. Thanks so much!”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
