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“Bring warm clothes. The weather can change quickly and the wind can be quite cold. I would recommend bringing a scarf.”
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.
“Perfect balance with stops views and time spent at each stop! Saw the highlights! Really friendly tour guide. Would thoroughly recommend this tour!”
Glide past Hobart’s waterfront on a Derwent River cruise with live captain commentary, optional lunch or dinner, and great value from $25.10.
“We had a very nice family trip on board on the Derwent river cruise. Thanks to the Captain of the Ship, and his commentary in & around the area is excellent.”
Cruise Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park with onboard lunch, wildlife sightings, and onboard commentary. From $141.
“Great trip seeing the magnificent Tasmanian coast line. Also were fortunate enough to see wales, dolphins, seals, albatross and other bird life.”
Enjoy a 3-course all-inclusive dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with sunset views, 360° decks, and NSW wine and beer included.
“Loved the cruise, beautiful views, sunset was great. Lots of outdoor seating. Food was good but was small in portion. Would have been good to include snacks.”
8-hour Hobart day trip to Port Arthur: convict audio, 20-min harbour cruise, Tasman Peninsula lookouts, chocolate and lavender, $102.
“Great day!! Tour guide Skye was fun to be with, knowledgeable and a good driver. 3 hours at the Port Arthur site is just a bit short.”
Port Arthur & Tasman Peninsula day trip from Hobart with bus pickups, UNESCO prison site, harbour cruise, plus lavender and chocolate stops.
“Booked a bus trip to Port Arthur. Rob was a fabulous driver very knowledgeable and friendly guide too. Good value !”
Cruise the Derwent River by catamaran to Peppermint Bay, enjoy lunch at Peppermint Bay Hotel, and take in Bruny Island views.
“I had two friends visiting from the mainland and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The boat ride was great, with good commentary, and Peppermint Bat itself was beautiful. We had a lovely 3 course meal with a glass of wine and enjoyed the day.”
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.
“This was a great way to see some visit several places. Views were awesome. Manley Beach was great with lots of restaurants and shopping.”
Half-day WWII Darwin city and harbour cruise: memorials, military museums, and a small-boat ride past 1942 raid wreck sites.
“Very easy walk for all ages guides very informative both the bus part and the boat part. As an Aussie I leant so much I was not aware of. Worth the time spent”
Relaxed 1-hour Sydney Harbour catamaran near the Opera House for 360° views at sunset, with snacks, photos, and BYO drinks.
“The team were friendly and helpful. They were happy to take photos for everyone and put out some nibbles and offered soft drinks. The cruise was on time and very relaxing.”
Darwin Harbor sunset cruise with fresh wild barramundi fish and chips, a complimentary drink, and local stories from Stokes Hill Wharf.
“Great trip, guide was fun & informative, fish & chips was spot on, sunset beautiful and had a few spins in the boat to finish off”
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.
“Mariet is a well read, knowledgable, and very listenable guide. We got to see a lot of Darwin you wouldn’t see unless you hired a car, including Charles Darwin National Park. The trip to the Military Museum, at East Point, was very interesting. The film of the bombing of Darwin, incorporating photos and testimony of…”
Coffin Bay Oyster Farm and Bay Tour: waders, 12 freshly shucked oysters, and a boat cruise to Brothers Islands for seals.
“Great information on oyster farming and very helpful staff members in helping us to get into and out of the waders”
Port Arthur convict tour, Carnarvon Bay cruise and a 1-hour Isle of the Dead walk from Hobart with Tasman Peninsula stops.
“The Guide Peter was excellent and so patient. Port Arthur was amazing & learnt so much. More toilet stops”
Sightseeing sailings, sunset cruises and island runs, in the bays and harbours that do them best.
