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19/06/2024

Peek a boo! I seal you! 😂

The rugged dolerite coastline of the Tasman Peninsula provides perfect spots for hide and seek for the Australian and long nose fur seals that like to hang out there. We love this pic from capturing the cheeky nature of the fur seal. This was taken on a recent Tasman Island Cruise from Port Arthur.

18/06/2024

Today's Tasman Island Cruises guests were treated to a spectacular show by two very inquisitive humpbacks 🐋. Thanks to skipper Drew for sharing these pics.

17/06/2024

It is always such a treat to see the magical fin of an orca on our wilderness cruises. Crew member Ash captured this pic on our Bruny Island Cruise on the weekend. It is worth getting out and about during the

12/06/2024

The best kind of hello!

Did you know that each whale tail (fluke) is unique like a fingerprint? has perfectly captured this humpback's fluke and it's distinctive markings and colouration. Maybe our friends at know who this fella is.

Thanks to David for this gorgeous pic from a recent Tasman Island Cruise from Port Arthur.

10/06/2024

Do you think there's a pot of gold at the end of this brilliant rainbow? The spectacular and dramatic coastline of the Tasman Peninsula it is arching over is certainly a jewel in Tasmania's crown. Crew member Ange snapped this beautiful pic on yesterday's Tasman Island Cruise.

09/06/2024

These gorgeous 🐳 pics were snapped a few days ago as we dropped guests to the start of the Three Capes Track walk on the Tasman Peninsula. What an amazing way to start a walking adventure. Surely it doesn't get better than this? Thanks to skipper Tim for sharing these images.

07/06/2024

Some lovely winter sun creating a halo affect over The Monument and the adjacent soaring cliffs of south Bruny Island National Park. The regal nature of the sea stack is on display at its silhouette contrasts against the bright blue sky and yellow hues. Thanks to for this stunning image from a recent Bruny Island Cruise.

06/06/2024

In honour of World Environment Day which is commemorated on 5 June, we thought we would share some pics of the amazing coastal environment that we explore throughout south eastern Tasmania. Our business philosophy is to leave the world a better place than which we found it. This includes sharing these unique coastal landscapes with guests and telling their stories in order to conserve and protect. Thanks to crew members Drew and Tim and friend .tom for the gorgeous pics from recent Tasman Island Cruises.

04/06/2024

What a start to the Three Capes Track walk. Today's guests were greeted by some amazing whale 🐳 antics as they travelled to Denman's Cove from Port Arthur for the first stage of the walk. We are proud to operate the cruise element of the Three Capes Track which is a 75 minute introduction to the amazing coastal landscape the walkers will see from above during their four day walk. Thanks to skipper Drew for these wonderful pics.

31/05/2024

The back of the Candlestick provides the perfect backdrop for a pic of our yellow boats on our Tasman Island Cruise. And you can just see the tip of the Totem Pole sea stack poking out above the cliffs.

It is amazing to get up close and personal to these dolerite sea stacks and surrounding cliffs which tower above us and the ocean waters below.

Thanks to for the wonderful pic from the Tasman Island Cruise.

29/05/2024

When you have an amazing whale encounter captured on film, it is rude not to share. So here are just some of the wonderful pics from today's Tasman Island Cruise taken by skipper Drew.

21/05/2024

The dolerite columns of the Totem Pole and Candlestick along the Tasman Peninsula soar high above the surging waters of the Southern Ocean. And they never fail to take the perfect picture. Thanks to for sharing this magnificent photo from a recent Tasman Island Cruise from Port Arthur.

15/05/2024

Sending out some happy dolphin vibes from the stunning blue waters of Bruny Island. Thanks to for snapping this gorgeous pair on a recent Bruny Island Cruise with us from Adventure Bay.

13/05/2024

Two very cute peas (or seal pups) in a pod!
nature has shared this gorgeous pic from a recent Tasman Island Cruise of a couple of seal pups hanging out together along the Tasman Peninsula. The mum's aren't far away, keeping a watchful eye on the pup antics from the rocks above.

12/05/2024

Usually our focus is on the water but when the night sky puts on a show like this even our Port Arthur office looks pretty speccy. Thanks to our neighbours at the Port Arthur Store for this stunning pic of the Aurora last night.

08/05/2024

We are so lucky to see a myriad of coastal wildlife on our Tassie wilderness cruises. Thanks to our Tasman Island Cruises crew members Tim and Lily for sharing some pics of just some of the friends we get to hang with as we cruise the Tasman Peninsula.

03/05/2024

A stunning shot from Bruny Island Cruises skipper Sam as our yellow boat heads for home after reaching the island's southernmost tip earlier this week.

01/05/2024

The regal silhouettes of the Monument stand proudly in front of the gorgeous blue autumn sky and marshmallow clouds over the south Bruny Island coastline. Thanks so much to .adventures.food for the stunning pic from our Bruny Island Cruise from Adventure Bay.

24/04/2024

Now that's synchronicity!! This trio were having a fantastic time chasing our yellow boat along the Tasman Peninsula, putting on a show for our guests. Thanks to for this perfect pic from our Tasman Island Cruise.

22/04/2024

The Hippolyte is a granite island off Fortescue Bay along the Tasman Peninsula. It soars over 65 metres above the Tasman Sea and is home to a multitude of coastal wildlife including over 10,000 pairs of breeding seabirds. Look closely at these pics and see if you can spot the black-faced cormorants, Australasian gannets and crested terns that call the Hippolyte home. Thanks to crew member Ange for the pics.

18/04/2024

Wow there is a bit going on in this pic. Spot the dolphins sneaking up on our yellow boat but don't miss the seabirds soaring high above, the ginourmous dolerite cliffs and vivid blue skies and ocean waters. This gorgeous pic from taken on our recent Tasman Island Cruse by - thanks guys!

17/04/2024

We love a moody shot of the dolerite cliffs along the Tasman Peninsula. With the grey clouds covering the tops of the soaring coastal cliffs, you could be forgiven for thinking you were entering Lord of the Rings country, yet, we are just 90 minutes from Hobart. Thanks to Rosina from for sharing this stunning image from a recent Tasman Island Cruise with us.

16/04/2024

Wineglass Bay is often voted as one of the world's best beaches but we think it's also a pretty good spot for a marriage proposal. Jaimie and Natalie brought some additional excitement to today's Wineglass Bay Cruise with a proposal on our front deck with the white sands and beautiful blue waters of Wineglass Bay in the background. Congratulations guys. Thanks to skipper Rob for capturing the moment.

11/04/2024

Usually we share images from our cruises above water but it is amazing to remind ourselves what is happening beneath the surface. .scott is a marine biologist who has done a lot of work to support replanting giant kelp along the Tasman Peninsula. His work enables him to see some amazing sights when he is diving such as this spectacular image of a seal chasing an exploding bait ball. He took this image at Cape Hauy under the Candlestick rock formation, where we visit on our Tasman Island Cruise.

08/04/2024

The stunning coastline of Bruny Island even makes the black-faced cormorants stop and stare.

We love this pic from with the cormorants gazing out to sea, taking in the cloud formations and seas surging up the dolerite cliffs.

04/04/2024

Hmmm who's keeping on eye on who? This little long nose fur seal pup has worn mum out and she is taking a much needed rest on the very comfy dolerite rocks of Bruny Island. Thanks to crew member Jordan for these gorgeous pics from Sunday's Bruny Island Cruise from Adventure Bay.

03/04/2024

We love cruising the Tassie waterways in autumn, with the gorgeous light highlighting the stunning coast. Bruny Island Cruises skipper Luke snapped this pic today of The Friars which are a group of dolerite rocks at the southernmost tip of Bruny Island. They are also a haul out location for a large population of fur seals. The colours of the coastal landscape look simply stunning in the autumn light.

02/04/2024

Who doesn't love a dolphin es**rt? It's an absolute joy to hang out with our dolphin mates on our wilderness cruises. Skipper Tim snapped this perfect pic on our Tasman Island Cruise from Port Arthur.

30/03/2024

Who could resist this face? At this time of the year, we we are treated to the antics of the long nose fur seal pups based on the Tasman Peninsula. Skipper Lily took this gorgeous pic on our Tasman Island Cruise.

27/03/2024

What a stunning image of The Candlestick and Totem sea stacks off Cape Hauy on the Tasman Peninsula. Taken on a recent Tasman Island Cruise by .matysik , we love the moody skies over the looming dolerite cliffs and rock formations. Every day is different on our wilderness cruises 😊

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Videos

It is always delightful to take in these majestic creatures as we cruise the south eastern waterways of Tasmania. We've been fortunate to be regularly spotting a humpback, or two, or three, on our daily Wineglass Bay Cruise during the northern migration the past couple of weeks. Fingers crossed for the next few weeks 🤞🏼🐋. #tassieoffseason

Just a few of our 🐬 friends joined us on our Tasman Island Cruise today from Port Arthur. Skipper Hamish said they spotted hundreds of dolphins escorting our yellow boat and several active humpback 🐋 on the cruise. This is how we do #tassieoffseason

We were lucky to spot around 15 humpbacks 🐋 on today's Wineglass Bay Cruise. Thanks to crew members @euuen and @rex.davidson04 for sharing these snippets of video from today's encounters.

There she blows! Spotted on today's Wineglass Bay Cruise was this gorgeous humpback 🐋 joining the northern migration. We love the human oohs and aahs soundtrack. Thanks to crew member @rex.davidson04 for the great footage.

Well look who was on hand to welcome us to Wineglass Bay today. The first 🐳 of the northern migration season. 🙌 Wineglass Bay Cruises crew members Ewen and Rex took this gorgeous footage from today's cruise. It is certainly worth joining us during #tassieoffseason

The faithful Breathing Rock always puts on an impressive display. This height of the spray on this coastal blowhole depends on ocean swell but it is always a highlight on our Bruny Island Cruise. Thanks to @nature.adventures.food for sharing this wonderful footage from a recent cruise. #tassieoffseason

A pod of playful dolphins 🐬 always brings joy on our wilderness cruises. Skipper Nick captured this beautiful footage from a recent Tasman Island Cruise from Port Arthur. We have the best backyard to play in!! #tassieoffseason

Thanks to @wootton.tom for capturing this stunning footage of Cape Hauy on a recent Tasman Island Cruise between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur. Featuring some of the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere this ancient coastline takes your breath away.

Our dolphin 🐬 friends love riding the bow wave 🌊 produced by our vessels on our wilderness cruises. These guys are enjoying playing around Schouten Passage II on our Wineglass Bay Cruise. Did you know riding the bow wave is an efficient and energy saving technique, allowing dolphins to travel faster without expending vital energy and have a lot of fun 🤩. Thanks to crew member Rex for the great footage.

You can't help but be happy when you see leaping dolphins 🐬 😀. @journeywiththefriends captured this beautiful video on our Bruny Island Cruise from Adventure Bay.

The perfect seal dive is all about the preparation 😀. This fella was showing off their technique along the southern coast of Bruny Island. Thanks to @bradleydungca for sharing this footage from a recent Bruny Island Cruise with us.

Who's up for freshly shucked Bruny Island oysters poached in premium Tassie sparkling wine @jansztasmania whilst cruising Bruny Island's waterways? Our Tasmanian Seafood Seduction experience delivers the freshest Tasmanian seafood including wild abalone and urchin harvested by our guides in the waters off Bruny Island and of course abundant local oysters freshly shucked for your dining pleasure 😋 🎥 @letitfly.aki

The captivating Jurassic cliffs and rock formations along the Tasman Peninsula are simply awe inspiring. Thanks to @gahanies_on_tour for sharing this stunning footage from their recent Tasman Island Cruise, showcasing the rugged coastline we get to explore everyday.

How wonderful to just hang out floating along the waters surrounding Bruny Island. These seals were spotted on our Tasmania Seafood Seduction cruise from Hobart to Bruny Island by @gloriarozario . Did you know that when seals rest/sleep on their side with their flippers in the air, they are thermoregulating? They use sun and wind to heat or cool their fins which is circulated through the body.

It's nearly hump day (Wednesday) so we thought a snippet of hanging with our dolphin friends on our Tasman Island Cruise might be the perfect tonic. Thanks to @mulga_dreams for this lovely footage.

Weather conditions over the weekend resulted in impressive blowhole action on today's Bruny Island Cruise along the South Bruny National Park coastline. Thanks to crew member David for this awesome footage.

The Tasman Peninsula coastline is surely one of the world's most spectacular? Our Tasman Island Cruise explores it daily from the water as does our Three Capes cruise which is the first stage of the amazing Three Capes Track walk. @jesse_dees19 took this gorgeous footage whilst participating in the Three Capes Track walk recently capturing the coastline from sea and land.