90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry

About this tour

This 4-hour experience combines a 90-minute coastal cruise with entry to Port Arthur Historic Site. You'll navigate the Tasman Peninsula's dramatic shoreline—past sea caves, natural arches, and 200-metre dolerite cliffs—ending at Cape Raoul where Australian fur seals bask on the rocks. The route takes in historical landmarks like Point Puer and Isle of the Dead, plus pristine white-sand beaches at Safety Cove and Crescent Bay, with Mt Brown rising behind.

Highlights

• 90-minute wilderness cruise along Tasman Peninsula cliffs
• Dolerite column formations stacked like steps at Cape Raoul
• Australian fur seals lounging at the cape's rocky base
• Sea caves and natural arches carved by Tasman Sea
• Point Puer and Isle of the Dead historical sites from water
• White-sand beaches of Safety Cove and Crescent Bay
• Full entry to Port Arthur Historic Site included

What to expect

The cruise departs from Port Arthur and heads straight into open water, where the landscape shifts from the historic convict-era buildings to raw coastal geology. Expect 90 minutes on a working boat—it's not a floating lounge. The water can be choppy; bring seasickness tablets if prone. You'll see fur seals up close, caves that demand photos, and cliffs that tower overhead. After disembarking, you have time to explore Port Arthur's convict ruins, museums, and cemetery at your own pace. Bring a light jacket; the sea breeze is relentless.

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