TOUR OPTIONS
The cruise departs daily from Adventure Bay on Bruny Island.
You can drive yourself to Adventure Bay, or take our bus from Kettering or Hobart.
The Cruise
The cruise departs daily from Adventure Bay on Bruny Island. If you have your own car, you can drive yourself to Adventure Bay and join the cruise.
Cruise Times
10:00am Cruise (1 December to 28 April)
Catch 7:30, 7:50 or 8:30 Ferry from Kettering
Check in by 9:30am, Cruise 10am to 1pm approximately
11:00am Cruise (All Year)
Catch 7:50, 8:30, 8:50 or 9:10am Ferry from Kettering
Check in by 10.30am, Cruise 11am to 2pm approximately
1:30pm Cruise (1 December to 28 April)
Catch 10:30, 10:50, 11:10 or 11:30 Ferry from Kettering
Check in by 1pm, Cruise 1:30pm to 4:30pm approximately
Getting There
From Hobart, you'll need to drive 45 minutes south to the Bruny Island Ferry Terminal in Kettering. The Bruny Island Ferry is operated by SeaLink. We suggest arriving at the ferry terminal 30 minutes prior to the ferry departure. The SeaLink ferry crossing takes 15-20 minutes and once you're on Bruny Island, it's a 40 minute drive south to our visitor centre at 1005 Adventure Bay Road, Adventure Bay. Click here for Maps, Driving Directions and Bruny Island Ferry times.
Morning Tea & Lunch
If you wish to do so, morning tea/lunch is available for purchase from our Bruny Island Cruises Restaurant.
Important Information
Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise - warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. And don't forget your camera!
Tours operate daily except Christmas Day, however bookings are essential as places are subject to availability. Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms then you should not travel on our cruises. We would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking.
For information about accessibility, download our Accessibility Guide.
Our Flexible Cancellation Policy
If you book directly with us, we have a very flexible cancellation policy:
- No cancellation fees if you need to cancel due to COVID right up to the time of departure. This includes if you are unwell or if you have to change your travel plans due to flight changes or travel restrictions. We will happily move your booking to another day or provide you with a full refund. Please note you need to advise us prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats.
- For non-COVID related cancellations our normal cancellation policy applies. We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure. Bookings are fully flexible up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
Please note that if you book through a third-party website or travel agent, they each impose their own cancellation policies and restrictions.
Duration
3 Hours Approximately
Operates
Daily, except Christmas Day
Departs From
1005 Adventure Bay Road
Adventure Bay
Bruny Island
View on Map
Prices
Adult $175
Child (3-16 yrs) $105
Family $540
(2 adults, 3 children)
3 Hour Cruise + Bus from Kettering
Leave your car at Kettering and catch our daily tour bus, which joins up with the 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise.
Arrive by 8.30am to meet the bus at the Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering, where there is free parking available. The tour includes the 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise, SeaLink ferry crossing and commentary from one of our local guides.
Itinerary
08:30am - Arrive at our Kettering Meeting Point (Oyster Cove Marina)
09:00am - SeaLink Ferry Crossing
10:30am - Arrive at Adventure Bay
11:00am - 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise
02:00pm - Cruise concludes
03:15pm - Bus departs for return journey
04:30pm - Ferry crossing
04:45pm - Arrive Kettering
Morning Tea & Lunch
Food is not included in the tour price. If you wish to do so, morning tea/lunch is available for purchase from our Bruny Island Cruises Restaurant.
Important Information
Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise - warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. And don't forget your camera!
Tours operate daily except Christmas Day, however bookings are essential as places are subject to availability. Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell. If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking. Full refunds are available for customers who cancel due to illness or travel restrictions during the Coronavirus pandemic.
For information about accessibility, download our Accessibility Guide.
Our Flexible Cancellation Policy
If you book directly with us, we have a very flexible cancellation policy:
- No cancellation fees if you need to cancel due to COVID right up to the time of departure. This includes if you are unwell or if you have to change your travel plans due to flight changes or travel restrictions. We will happily move your booking to another day or provide you with a full refund. Please note you need to advise us prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats.
- For non-COVID related cancellations our normal cancellation policy applies. We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure. Bookings are fully flexible up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
Please note that if you book through a third-party website or travel agent, they each impose their own cancellation policies and restrictions.
Duration
8¼ Hours Approximately
(8:30am - 4:45pm)
Operates
Daily, except Christmas Day
Departs From
Oyster Cove Marina
Kettering
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Prices
Adult $190
Child (3-16 yrs) $120
Family $600
(2 adults, 3 children)
Full Day Tour from Hobart
Why not join our Full Day Tour from Hobart for the ultimate Bruny Island Cruises experience. Your day includes return guided bus tour, SeaLink ferry crossing, 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise, morning tea, lunch and commentary from our local guides.
Itinerary
07:45am - Departs from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre
09:00am - SeaLink Ferry crossing
10.30am - Morning Tea at Adventure Bay
11:00am - 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise
02:00pm - Cruise concludes, Lunch
03:15pm - Bus departs for return journey
04:30pm - Ferry crossing
05:30pm - Arrive Hobart, hotel drop-off
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. This is a short walk or taxi ride from most Hobart CBD hotels. Please check-in ready for a 7.45am departure.
If you have your own car, we don't have any parking available. There is all-day parking available nearby at the Evans Street Car Park or Market Place Car Park - click here for more information.
Morning Tea & Lunch
Your day includes morning tea and lunch served at our Bruny Island Cruises Restaurant. Morning tea is a freshly baked blueberry muffin and a hot/cold drink. For lunch you can enjoy premium fish & chips, or delicious homemade pumpkin soup and a gourmet salad roll with your choice of Tasmanian Salmon or local ham. Gluten free & vegetarian options available. Click here for more details.
Important Information
Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise - warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. And don't forget your camera!
Tours operate daily except Christmas Day, however bookings are essential as places are subject to availability. Bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell. If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking. Full refunds are available for customers who cancel due to illness or travel restrictions during the Coronavirus pandemic.
For information about accessibility, download our Accessibility Guide.
Our Flexible Cancellation Policy
If you book directly with us, we have a very flexible cancellation policy:
- No cancellation fees if you need to cancel due to COVID right up to the time of departure. This includes if you are unwell or if you have to change your travel plans due to flight changes or travel restrictions. We will happily move your booking to another day or provide you with a full refund. Please note you need to advise us prior to departure so that we have an opportunity to re-sell the seats.
- For non-COVID related cancellations our normal cancellation policy applies. We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations within 24 hours of departure. Bookings are fully flexible up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
Please note that if you book through a third-party website or travel agent, they each impose their own cancellation policies and restrictions.
Duration
9¾ Hours Approximately
(7:45am - 5:30pm)
Operates
Daily, except Christmas Day
Departs From
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Dock Head Building
Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7000
View on Map
Prices
Adult $265
Child (3-16 yrs) $195