Iron Pot Cruises Small Group Tour
Itinerary
Iron Pot Cruises
- 10.00am Departure December to April.
- 2.00pm Departure Daily All Year Round.
Bookings Essential (subject to availability).
Your day at a glance:
- Cruising down the Derwent River you'll pass historic Battery Point, now one of Tasmania's premium residential addresses. You'll see well-known landmarks like the iconic Wrest Point Casino and the Shot Tower.
- Further south, you'll truly appreciate the scale of Mount Wellington as it towers over the city.
- Arrive at the Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse, and be immersed in the fascinating history as your guide shares stories of Hobart's early settlement.
Getting There
Iron Pot Cruises depart from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre. This is situated on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's waterfront.
Parking
Please note there is no parking available at our Booking Centre. Nearby options for parking are Argyle Street Car Park, Market Place Car Park or Evans Street Car Park. Check out this page for more details.
included with
Tour guide
Lunch
Beer tasting
Transportation
All Entrance Fees
excluded by
All other services not stated above
Essential
Information
Parking
Please note there is no parking available at our Booking Centre. Nearby options for parking are Argyle Street Car Park, Market Place Car Park, or Evans Street Car Park.
Important Information:
Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise - warm jackets, scarves, beanies, and gloves are recommended. And don't forget your camera! Tours operate daily except Christmas Day, however, bookings are essential as places are subject to availability.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell. If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking. Full refunds are available for customers who cancel due to illness or travel restrictions during the Coronavirus pandemic. Face Masks are currently required on our tours.
Detailed Description
A 2½ Hour Cruise from Hobart's Waterfront
Iron Pot Cruises is a 2½ hour cruise exploring the renowned waterways that influence Hobart's lifestyle. Visit Australia's oldest lighthouse, circumnavigate Betsey Island and discover the city's rich maritime past.
Travel aboard one of our brand new vessels in a small group. The spacious enclosed cabin contains comfortable leather seats. Large awning windows provide a great view and allow you to immerse yourself in the surroundings.
Cruising down the Derwent River you'll pass historic Battery Point, now one of Tasmania's premium residential addresses. You'll see well-known landmarks like the iconic Wrest Point Casino and the Shot Tower. Further south, you'll truly appreciate the scale of Mount Wellington as it towers over the city.
Arrive at the Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse, and be immersed in the fascinating history as your guide shares stories of Hobart's early settlement.
See Australia's oldest lighthouse and Betsey Island
Explore caves & see hundreds of seabirds
Cruising into Storm Bay, we reach Betsey Island. This uninhabited island is home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants and the majestic white bellied sea eagle.
As we circumnavigate Betsey Island, Hope Beach comes into view. This isolated beach is known for its large breaks and offshore winds. We cruise close in to the shore and feel the swell surging straight from the Southern Ocean; these conditions make this a favourite spot with local surfers.
After 2½ hours on the water you'll return to Hobart refreshed, with a newfound appreciation
for this beautiful harbour city.
