Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River
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Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
To fully experience the coastline of the Wilsons Promontory National Park, hop on board this cruise on an amphibious boat. Over the course of two-and-a-half hours you’ll cruise along the coast, admiring the beautiful beaches, forests, granite mountains, and rocky outcrops of the southernmost point of mainland Australia. A chilled out activity that’s great for nature lovers.
- Wind and waterproof jackets will be provided to keep you warm
- Enjoy touring in an unusual amphibious boat
- A great accompaniment to a land tour of this national park
- Learn about Australia’s biodiversity from your guide
What's Included
- Waterproof and windproof jackets are provided but we encourage you to dress warmly and in layers.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tidal River Open Air Cinema1 Melbourne Road, Tidal River, Tidal River VIC 3960, Australia
Wilsons Promontory Cruises Booking Centre, next to Tidal River Cinema. Check-in is 30 minutes before departure. Enter Tidal River Cinema, Wilsons Promontory into google maps or GPS for exact location and travel time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Wilsons Promontory National Park
2 hours 30 minutes • 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
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure at Wilsons Promontory Cruises Booking Office, Tidal River
- 11am Departure: Please check in at the departure point by 10:30am. We will not hold the boat for any late arrivals.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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
Suzanne_B
Loved this cruise it was just amazing, I was a little unsure that it would be enjoyable but it exceeded w what I imagined it to be. Really great crew, very informative, friendly and very easy to talk to. Thanks would definitely recommend your Cruise
Reviews
4.9
based on 491 reviews
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Chris_J, Jun 2026
This experience is worth every dollar that you pay for the trip. The staff are fantastic, friendly, professional, know their stuff and go beyond to make sure you experience all there is to offer travelling this coastline, islands and all the sea wildlife. We saw whales, dolphins, seals, sea eagles and albatross. Let alone the beautiful and rugged coastline and islands. The boat used is in excellent condition, very stable and allows for excellent views no matter where you sit. We highly recommend this as a must see when visiting Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you, Chris, for your recommendation! Sounds like you had an amazing day out on the water with plenty of wildlife! It certainly is a special part of the world to explore. We hope to see you again soon!
Ezekielah_M, Jun 2026
Was such a fun and great tour. The tour guides definitely know the good spots around the national park and had such cool and interesting facts as we go around. Was so lucky to see whales that day too and overall a 10/10 experience and definitely worth the $$$
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback! How lucky you were to see one of our first whales for the season and enjoyed the experience so much! Hope we see you again soon for another adventure with us.
Jane_S, May 2026
Absolutely fantastic! Crew were great, scenery was spectacular & the experience, despite getting soaking wet, was great fun.
A couple of tips - it can geta bit rough, so expect some bumps & it's probably a good idea to take some sea-sickness prevention.
- you might consider a plastic zip lock bag for your phone.
All 5 of us are aged 70+ & we shared the boat with 22 14 year old teenage boys & they loved it too, so it's an experience for all ages.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Jane, Thank you for sharing your experience! Sounds like an adventurous day out! We are so happy you enjoyed the trip. Hope to see you again soon!
Jen_C, May 2026
This boat cruise to Skull Island was magnificent from the beginning to end. It was extremely organised. Our guides Deb and Teagan were the best!! We were given jackets to wear, options to take a ginger tablet in case of sea sickness. Once on the boat, we started our adventure heading as far as Skull Rock… we saw seals, a sea eagle and Skull Rock. The seals were beautiful and even welcomed our boat! We highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Jen, Thank you for sharing your experience. Thank you for highlighting Deb and Teagan, we are so pleased to hear! Hope to see you for another adventure soon!
Duane_D, May 2026
It can be windy & rough but the vessel is capable and it adds to the experience. We had so much fun.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed the experience!
Anthony_B, Apr 2026
Brilliant. Great crew. Beautiful area. Skilled boatman. Fur seals, sea lions, eagles. Wonderful. Cut to the chase? Get on the boat! If you don’t feel better when you get back, check your pulse. You may be dead!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you, Anthony. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour!
Hugh_S, Apr 2026
Make sure your camera is fully charged to get plenty of photos! Jackets provided are good quality but dress warm underneath.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks, Hugh for the tips! There certainly are plenty of photo opportunities!
Brendon_M, Apr 2026
I think everyone would love it a great day out and it was nice and sunny to staff were very good to .
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for your review! We are happy to hear you had a great day out.
ryan_w, Apr 2026
Spectacular scenery, well organised and informative. Travelled on a sunny day in April, recommend warm clothes as it is about 10 degrees cooler on the water, if you get sea sick sit at the back of the boat, although we were at the very front and had no issues, and a pretty calm day though. Well worth it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks, Ryan for your review and tips! Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Jason_A, Mar 2026
Very enjoyable. Good pace. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good variety of landscape and wildlife seen. Good size seal colonies with playful pups. We had a calm, warm day which made our experience especially pleasant.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks, Jason. So pleased to hear you had a pleasant day on the water
Veronica_C, Mar 2026
Eagle's nest, cape baron geese, seals galore, fresh sea breeze and rugged mountains, professionally run. All up a fabulous experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! Sounds like a fabulous day full of wildlife. Hope to see you again soon.
Lisa_M, Mar 2026
We had an amazing afternoon, the crew made it fun , and they shared their stories and knowledge. Absolutely fabulous, we had the best time !!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks, Lisa. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us and the crew added to your experience!
Steve_S, Mar 2026
Very enjoyable trip. Crew were very friendly and knowledgeable.
Loved Skull rock. The Australian fur seals were great to see.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! Skull rock really is a special part of the world.
Min_S, Mar 2026
I had an amazing time onboard the cruise. The skipper spotted an orca on our way out and we had some magical moments watching the two orcas. We saw other wildlife and beautiful coastlines. The boat ride was enjoyable and the staff was informative . I would recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience onboard. Spotting orcas would have been incredibly special. Hope to see you back again another time to experience more of the prom!
Manchul_H, Mar 2026
Absolutely gorgeous!
I felt like I was in Hawaii. Scenery was beautiful!
I love to go there again. One of the best spots in Victoria. Must book a boat tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your recommendation! We are so pleased you loved the experience and got to experience feeling like you were in Hawaii! Hope to welcome you back again soon!
David_V, Mar 2026
It’s a must do experience that will take your breath away. The Crew were amazing and full of knowledge and Fun interaction with people.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! Hope to see you again soon for another adventure with us!
Rebecca_T, Feb 2026
Loved the boat tour along the shore of Wilson’s Promontory and around various rock formations and seal hang outs in the area. The crew was very knowledgeable and gave us a good idea of the history of the nature preserve and the challenges faced with climate change. It gave us a good understanding of the expanse of the preserve and the various rock formations. Also we had a good time and got some wonderful photographs to share back home.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
It sounds like a fantastic day. There's nothing quite like seeing it all from the water! Hope to see you again soon!
neda_m, Feb 2026
It was adventurous, exciting, and truly memorable.
It’s an experience you must try at least once no mater how old you are .
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for your review! It's a very special part of the world.
sandie1994, Jan 2026
We headed out with Deb and Maddy yesterday and had the best experience.
The boat is incredible. It’s something I didn’t even think about when booking but it’s an amphibious boat?! It sits up on the beach on wheels and drives itself into the ocean and then drives right on back out at the end - no trailer or boat ramp required. Really cool.
Maddy was a great skipper. She manoeuvred the boat expertly so ensure both sides saw everything really well.
Both Maddy and Deb were so passionate about the National Park and its animals and their enthusiasm was infectious. They both are extremely knowledgeable and respectful of the park and animals.
We had an incredible day in terms of weather. Better than we could have ever expected. We saw Sea Eagles, soooo many seals, a school of fish jumping from the water and much more in terms of scenery.
This is a really well run trip. It’s not oversold, the boat is comfortable, it’s well organised and the right amount of time to be engaging all the way through.
Absolutely worth booking.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful time on your cruise with Maddy and Deb, we will be sure to pass your comments on. The amphibious boats are pretty incredible! Hope to see you for more adventures with us soon!
panida_s, Jan 2026
I was very impressed with the trip here. Before boarding the boat, the team prepared seasickness medicine and provided jackets to protect us from the wind and sea spray. The guide was friendly and gave great recommendations for places to visit. I didn’t get a chance to see the whales. It was a pity they didn’t come out to show themselves, but the seals were very cute.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed yourself! Maybe another cruise when whale season is in full swing.
Jayne_V, Jan 2026
Amazing experience!
Very knowledgeable crew that were happy to share and explain the history and wild life of Wilson’s Prom
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It sounds like a truly memorable day out on the water. Our skippers and guides love sharing their knowledge, we’ll be sure to pass this on.
James_F, Jan 2026
Brilliant experience, purchased tickets as a surprise for family visiting for the UK and my parents loved it! Really friendly, informative skipper and crew. Beautiful views of all the coast, islands and saloons!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you! It is an amazing way for overseas visitors to experience the area. We are so happy to hear they loved it.
Amy_G, Jan 2026
AMAZING!! staff were super friendly and funny, learnt history that was interesting, 100% would recommend. Beautiful views and cute seals. I will be doing it again when I come back to Wilson’s prom. Thank you!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Amy! We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure when you are next at Wilsons Prom!
Paola_T, Dec 2025
It is a great way to see the tip of Australia without hiking there
The tour guides were very good - full of fun and patience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, it certainly is a great way to view Wilsons Prom. See you next time for another adventure!
Dave_W, Dec 2025
Great boat trip with an informative crew and amazing scenery - skull rock was the clear highlight 🤟
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It sounds like you had an unforgettable experience. Skull Rock is indeed a showstopper!
Pooja_K, Dec 2025
Very scary and very reckless driving, splashing water everywhere. Not concerned if anyone were alright in the cruise. It was not a cruis, just a unsafe boat with more than 20 people. It was risk to my life. It was misleading and bor providing enough information about the journey
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you felt unsafe during your journey — passenger safety is our highest priority and something we take very seriously. Our vessels are operated by qualified crew and are required to operate within strict maritime safety guidelines and weather conditions.
We understand that sea conditions can at times feel uncomfortable, and we regret that this impacted your experience. Your comments have been shared with our operations team so they can be reviewed further.
Akash_K, Nov 2025
Best experience with viator and the place was so damn good, recommend everyone to visit their once in a lifetime
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your Wilsons Promontory Cruise.
Anonymous, Nov 2025
Daimo and his team member were amazing. It was wonderful experience to learnt the history of Wilson prom national park, saw the cute seals, checked out the amazing skull Rock, and on the way back, we have saw the whale too! It’s one trip worth for so many great experiences! Kids love the experience and want to come back.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. Sounds like you saw lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery. How special to see a whale too! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable moments at the Prom!
Daniel_A, Oct 2025
Fantastic, well organized tour of the Wilson's Promontory where we saw a humpback whale, a lively seal colony, sea eagle's nests, and Skull Island. With ginger tabs ready to mitigate sea sickness and red water proof jackets to keep off the spray, it is a highly recommended tour
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! The sights are just unbeatable from the water!
Neranji_W, Oct 2025
It was an amazing tour. The tour guide explained everything and he was very helpful. We would definitely recommend it to our family and friends.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour.
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