Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island
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Hobart, Australia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s no better way to appreciate the rugged wilderness, pristine beaches, and spectacular wildlife of Bruny Island than from the sea. On this 3-hour cruise by custom-built eco-cruiser, explore deep sea caves and towering cliffs as you search for wildlife from dolphins and seals to sea eagles and great white sharks. Covered open-air seating creates a real connection to your environment on the adrenaline-pumping ride.
- Experience the pristine wilderness of Bruny Island on a half-day cruise
- Look for dolphins, seals, great white sharks, sea eagles, and more
- Thrill to the adrenaline as you race between towering cliffs
- Enjoy expert insights and wildlife spotting from your local guide
What's Included
- Local guide
- 3-hour wilderness cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bruny Island Cruises1005 Adventure Bay Rd, Adventure Bay TAS 7150, Australia
Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure. Adventure Bay is around a 90 minute drive from Hobart, including a vehicular ferry. The Bruny Island Ferry departs regularly, however, there can be a wait time. We recommend arriving at the Ferry Terminal at least 30 mins prior to your desired Ferry.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Bruny Island Cruises
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Full-length waterproof and windproof jackets provided
- Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure
- Shore Excursions: Please note this experience is not suitable for a Shore Excursion due to ship arrival times, please contact our office directly to find out suitable options for you
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Hoc_P
My fiancée and I enjoyed every single moment of our tour. From briefing to housekeeping to explaining what experience to expect. They provide you with big red waterproof overalls, natural sea sick tablets and they take your safety seriously.
We saw penguins, seals, albatross and our favourite - dolphins, who were swimming alongside our boat. Our skipper and guide, Andrew is a local and very knowledgeable about everything Tasmania and Bruny Island. With each stop, he helped us appreciate just how beautiful the wonders of nature really are. So much history and incredible scenery. He is hilariously funny too!
They regularly check on you to make sure you're doing OK and they go out of the way to ensure you didn't miss out on a single thing. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at their restaurant afterwards which reasonably priced and very delicious. I could not recommend them enough! Book with them now!
Reviews
4.9
based on 308 reviews
Kim_D, Apr 2026
Great tour boat skipper and deck hand where fantastic nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Kim
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience and that our skipper and deckhand looked after you so well.
Our crew always aim to go the extra mile, so it’s lovely to hear that stood out. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Cheers
Melinda
Bruss, Apr 2026
Great cruise, friendly professional staff.
No guarantee but every effort to locate marine life.
Great seals and birdlife.
Fabulous scenery.
Can be cold in open sea.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise.
It’s fantastic to hear you appreciated the crew and the effort they put into finding wildlife—sounds like you were rewarded with some wonderful sightings of seals and birdlife, along with that incredible scenery.
And yes, it can certainly get a bit chilly out on the water—we always recommend rugging up to stay comfortable!
Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board again someday.
Cheers
Melinda
Phyllis_R, Apr 2026
A great trip to experience so very interesting lots to see and the staff commentary was excellent as well as a little humorous
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Phyllis
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear you had a great trip and found the experience so interesting.
It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the commentary — a mix of knowledge and a little humour always makes the day even better! Thanks again for travelling with us. 😊
Cheers
Melinda
Jan_B, Mar 2026
Staff are very informative, funny & friendly. Make sure you are rugged up as it is cold out there but well worth it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Jan
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased to hear you had a fun day out with us.
Our team love sharing their knowledge while keeping things light and enjoyable, so it’s wonderful to hear they made the experience memorable for you. And you’re absolutely right — it can get a little chilly out on the water, but it’s all part of the adventure!
Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back again soon.
Cheers
Melinda
Julie_D, Mar 2026
This was an amazing experience. The tour guides were knowledgeable and funny and made the cruise quite exciting. As it was mid March, the water was quite rough which added to the excitement of the trip. The swells were huge. We saw lots of caves, beautiful rock formations and seals. I highly suggest for anyone. We sat up front which made the ride much rougher, but there was plenty of seating towards the back which helped to limit the roughness. There were many older people sitting in the back enjoying the ride.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Julie
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased to hear you had such an exciting experience out on the water with us.
It sounds like you enjoyed Bruny Island at its most energetic — those bigger swells can certainly add to the adventure! We’re glad our crew helped make the journey both fun and informative along the way.
The coastline really is something special, with its caves, rock formations and abundant wildlife, so it’s great to hear you were able to experience so much of it. And you’ve given some great tips for future travellers too — there’s a spot on board for everyone to enjoy the ride their own way.
Thanks again for joining us and for your recommendation — we hope to see you back again soon!
Cheers
Melinda
Joyce_W, Mar 2026
The staff was great! We went out on a windy day, which made yr ride “lumpy”. The staff handled the boat, and the passengers 😊, with humor, professionalism, and a tremendous amount of skill! The information provided was interesting, and seeing the seals was a highlight.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Joyce
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip with us.
A bit of wind can certainly make for a more “lumpy” ride, but it’s great to know our crew kept things fun, safe and informative throughout. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words — they’ll really appreciate it.
And we agree, the seals are always a highlight!
Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Cheers
Melinda
Hoc_P, Mar 2026
My fiancée and I enjoyed every single moment of our tour. From briefing to housekeeping to explaining what experience to expect. They provide you with big red waterproof overalls, natural sea sick tablets and they take your safety seriously.
We saw penguins, seals, albatross and our favourite - dolphins, who were swimming alongside our boat. Our skipper and guide, Andrew is a local and very knowledgeable about everything Tasmania and Bruny Island. With each stop, he helped us appreciate just how beautiful the wonders of nature really are. So much history and incredible scenery. He is hilariously funny too!
They regularly check on you to make sure you're doing OK and they go out of the way to ensure you didn't miss out on a single thing. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at their restaurant afterwards which reasonably priced and very delicious. I could not recommend them enough! Book with them now!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
hank you for such a wonderful review. We’re delighted you and your fiancée enjoyed every moment of the Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise. It’s fantastic to hear the wildlife encounters, scenery and Andrew’s knowledge and humour made the day so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. Thanks again for the recommendation! 😊
Cheers
Melinda
Anthony_G, Feb 2026
Fantastic commentary by Ash and Ben !
Great experience from the water of amazing ocean and cliffs.
We saw dolphins feeding on school of fish and went into cave while inside the boat.
A surprise was the blowhole which is special
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Anthony
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed Ash and Ben’s commentary and the incredible perspective of the coastline from the water.
Seeing dolphins feeding, exploring sea caves and experiencing the blowhole up close really does make it a special adventure. Thanks so much for the recommendation — we’re so glad you had a fantastic experience on Bruny Island.
Cheers
Melinda
Yohani_K, Feb 2026
Fantastic experience. Wouldn't miss it. Definitely the highlight of our Bruny trip. Would recommend to anyone
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re thrilled to hear it was the highlight of your Bruny trip and a fantastic experience overall.
We really appreciate the recommendation and are so glad you wouldn’t miss it!
Cheers
Melinda
Douglas_B, Feb 2026
Excellent cruise. Very informative and well worth it. Girls were great with their communication and knowledge and went out of their way to show us everything
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear you found the cruise excellent and well worth it.
It’s wonderful to know our crew’s communication, knowledge and effort to show you as much as possible made the experience so special. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again!
Cheers
Melinda
Courtney_W, Feb 2026
Jordan & Claire were lovely. The cruise was very good with plenty to see and a lot of information which included jokes. Awesome
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear Jordan and Claire made the experience both informative and entertaining — a great mix of facts and fun!
It’s wonderful to know you found the cruise awesome and enjoyed everything there was to see. Thanks again for travelling with us!
Cheers
Melinda
Vanessa_H, Jan 2026
This was a great tour, we had dolphins swimming by our boat. Your guide made the trip even more enjoyable. He was funny and checked up on everyone to make sure none was feeling sick. If you do get sea sick definitely take something before you go.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Vanessa
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour, especially seeing dolphins swimming alongside the boat — that’s always a highlight.
It’s great to know our guide’s humour and care helped make the experience even more enjoyable. Thanks again for travelling with us!
Cheers
Melinda
Holley_M, Jan 2026
Amazing experience in Bruny Island. We were able to see all the cliffs, sea caves and wildlife. Staff were extremely friendly and funny. Definitely worth the price for amount of time on the water and the experience. Would 100% recommend this cruise.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Holley
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the dramatic cliffs, sea caves and wildlife, and that our friendly crew added to the experience.
We really appreciate the recommendation and are so glad you felt the cruise was well worth it.
Cheers
Melinda
Charlayne_T, Jan 2026
It was fantastic! As a hint, layer your clothing and sensible shoes.
The crew were fabulous. They were knowledgeable about the history and nature we encountered along the way.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing such a lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you had a fabulous day and enjoyed the crew’s great sense of humour and knowledge of the area’s history and nature.
Your tip about layering up and wearing sensible shoes is spot on. Thank you again for travelling with us — we really appreciate the recommendation!
Cheers
Melinda
Barry_S, Jan 2026
Great tour lovely skipper. Saw all we expected and very good at helping everyone make the most of the trip
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Barry
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our skipper helped everyone make the most of the experience.
We really appreciate you travelling with us and hope to welcome you back again!
Cheers
Melinda
Aawaz_S, Dec 2025
It was the best experience on our trip to Hobart. It was thrilling and very fun. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Hobart.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re thrilled to hear it was the best experience of your trip to Hobart and that you found it thrilling and fun.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again!
Cheers
Melinda
Chaminda_K, Dec 2025
Very exciting adventure. If you visit Tasmania must go Bruny Island cruise trip. Value for the money and great friendly staff.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Cruise and for sharing your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you found the experience exciting, great value and enjoyed the friendly crew.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again ❤️
Cheers
Melinda
Andrew_H, Dec 2025
Absolutely beautiful and a fun experienced crew. Saw seals, dolphins etc. A must if you are going to Bruny island.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Andrew
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the fun crew and the wildlife sightings.
Thanks for the recommendation — it’s a must-do for many visitors, and we’re thrilled you felt the same!
Cheers
Melinda
Sachin_A, Nov 2025
Excellent experience, friendly and caring staff and very knowledgeable in their field. Overall, a must to do activity
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
Lynda_S, Nov 2025
Enjoyable but very cold. We had rain, wind and then sunshine. Ben, our guide was very knowledge. Quite rough and some guests had sea sickness. Saw sea caves and seals and an albatross. Rugged coastline. Lots of fun racing around in the jet boat. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Lynda
Thank you for joining us on the Bruny Island Cruise and for sharing your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the spectacular coastline, wildlife and the fun on the water. Ben will really appreciate your kind words.
It sounds like you experienced a real mix of weather — our open-ocean environment can certainly deliver it all — so we always encourage guests to dress warmly for the conditions.
We’re delighted to hear you had a great time overall and truly appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Cheers
Melinda
Kangwei_X, Nov 2025
It is an experience experience. The tour guide did a well explanation. The arrangement is good, but it is a little cold.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for recommending our Bruny Island Cruise and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and found the tour guiding and arrangements helpful. It can be a little chilly out on the water, so we always encourage guests to dress in warm layers.
We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again!
Cheers
Melinda
KellyAnne_O, Oct 2025
Fantastic! Funny Crew, felt safe at all times.
Great value for money, thank goodness for the red jacket! Kept us dry and warm.
Thank you.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear KellyAnne
Thank you for joining our Bruny Island Cruise and for sharing your wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the laughs with our crew and felt safe and well looked after throughout the trip.
Great to hear the red jackets did their job too! Thanks again for travelling with us — we really appreciate it.
Cheers
Melinda
Jeff_D, Oct 2025
This was a brilliant experience for my wife and I. The staff were very obliging and gave everyone an opportunity to get the most out of the sights and history of such an amazing coastline. Just how beautiful if Bruny Island and the staff really care and protect the environment so wonderfully well. We couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough. Big thank you to Rob our skipper and Jordon who were very knowledgeable and informative.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Jeff
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing feedback on your Bruny Island Cruises experience with us.
Cheers
Melinda
Michele_S, Oct 2025
WOW!!!! Fantastic crew and amazing boats. This is our second trip with pennicott cruises and both were outstanding.
Highly recommend. The scenery is spectacular.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Michele
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
Lisa_R, Sep 2025
Great day out, scenery was fantastic and the staff were amazing. Nice coffee shop and area to come back to after the day out.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Lisa
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
Jamie_M, Sep 2025
Fantastic, we did not have great weather but the crew and boat are amazing. We had a ball because we read the tour page and checked the weather. We had everything from sun to wind to sleet/hail but the constant was COLD. Misery is optional, its Tasmania, winter and a boat...not the Bahamas.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Jamie
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
CYNTHIA_G, Sep 2025
Fantastic experience! The captain was very experienced which made us feel safe even though the waters were super choppy and scary! It was worth the cost. Just make sure you have layers of clothing if going in cold weather. It was FREEZING!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Cynthia
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
David_v, Aug 2025
The natural beauty was gorgeous, the team enthusiastic but too expensive, and too cold 🥶 a trip for winter.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear David
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We do operate all year round in a remote area subject to weather conditions and do encourage guests to dress warmly in layers in winter months.
Best Regards
Melinda
Patrina_G, Aug 2025
Amazing trip! Loved having the option to take the motion sickness tablets!! A lot of fun! speedy boat! Super safe, Viby hosts
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Patrina
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
Adrienne_G, Jul 2025
It was incredible. Guides were very helpful & friendly. Amazing wildlife up close, and the scenery was spectacular.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Adrienne
Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous feedback.
Cheers
Melinda
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