Top 4 Boat Day Trips in Australia

1.Hobart: Port Arthur & Tasman Park Full-Day Trip with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · 8h 30m · from $120Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Tasmania’s convict past and wild coast with Gray Line Tasmania. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Phil, Mark, Colin, or Evan, leads you from Richmond and Tasman Arch to Port Arthur, its harbor cruise, Remarkable Cave, and a chocolate stop.

“Really glad I did this trip. Port Arthur was fascinating and I definitely recommend. So many things to look and lovely to wander around. The boat trip was nice too.”

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2.Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · from $155

Travel from Darwin to Kakadu in a small, air-conditioned mini-coach with guides such as Ric, Daryl, Dani, and Naomi. Visit Fogg Dam or take the Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise, then see Bowali, ancient rock art at Ubirr or Nourlangie, and crocodiles at Cahills Crossing.

“The river cruise and croc feeding. The history and information about the indigenous people was very educational and intersting. It is a long tour so be prepared for along day of driving. My only complaint would be that the van was not very clean relative to other tours we have taken.”

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3.Tasman Peninsula Day Trip with Cruise & Devils from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $230Top rated

Join Pennicott Wilderness Journeys for a 10.5-hour Hobart day trip to the Tasman Peninsula. Ride a custom boat past sea cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and rock stacks, then enjoy lunch and time at the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park. Guides such as Phil, Kieran, and Ben are praised for warm, practical care.

“This was one of the best tours I have been on. The weather was perfect, and everything went right. The boat ride passed the cliffs and Tasman Island was so beautiful, and we saw many seals. We saw the fin of a sun fish too! The lavender farm food was delicious, no complaints, very big portions. The Tasmanian devil unzoo was the most interactive place I’ve been to. Our driver, Luke, was great. This was one of the best tours I have been on, and would not hesitate to book again.”

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4.Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Sandboarding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · from $145

Travel north from Sydney to Port Stephens for a 90-minute dolphin cruise, a koala sanctuary visit, lunch, and 4WD sandboarding at Stockton Beach. Guides such as Alfie, Gordon, Yan, and Chen are known for lively commentary. Bring swimwear if you want to use the boat’s optional boom net.

“The activities where amazing but the guide (Alfie) made the day perfect! His energy and storytelling got the bus laughing and brought up the energy! He gave such valuable information before the stops which made the experience even better! Thank you Alfie!!”

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