90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

About this tour

This 4-hour experience pairs a 90-minute coastal cruise with entry to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll travel from Port Arthur along the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul, where dolerite columns drop dramatically into the sea. The boat navigates past sea caves, natural arches, and white-sand beaches whilst passing Point Puer and Isle of the Dead. Australian fur seals gather at Cape Raoul's base, and Mt Brown rises across the water. The package includes site entry but not meals or drinks.

Highlights

• 90-minute boat journey to Cape Raoul's columnar rock formations
• Sea caves, arches, and white-sand beaches of Tasman Peninsula
• Spot fur seals lounging at Cape Raoul
• Pass historical landmarks Point Puer and Isle of the Dead
• Port Arthur Historic Site entry included
• Onboard facilities and accessible for most mobility levels

What to expect

Board at Port Arthur and head out onto the Tasman Sea for the cruise proper. The boat moves steadily along cliffs that rise hundreds of metres, revealing caves and rock formations carved by centuries of wave action. You'll glide past Safety Cove's pale sand and the high dunes of Crescent Bay before reaching Cape Raoul's distinctive columnar cliffs. Wildlife watching is part of the journey—fur seals are common sights. After returning, you have time to explore Port Arthur's convict-era ruins, museums, and grounds at your own pace.

Good to know

Bring a jumper; sea breezes cool quickly. No food or bottled water provided, so pack snacks. The cruise runs regardless of mild weather. Prams and strollers are permitted on the boat. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout.