7 Tours in Port Arthur Worth Booking

1.Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $127Our pick

From the Tasman Island Cruises office near Port Arthur, you’ll take a short transfer to a fast, covered boat for three hours along Tasmania’s wild southern coast. Guides such as Tim, Damo, Andrew, and Hamish explain the cliffs and wildlife as you pass Cape Pillar, caves, arches, waterfalls, and seal colonies. Bring serious warm layers.

“Better than expected, Hamish our skipper did a fantastic job with the operation of the boat and his knowledge and enthusiasm was amazing and Benny did a great job looking after everyone and continually checking on everyone to make sure they were ok”

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2.Port Arthur Historic Site Admission and Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 509 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day exploring Port Arthur’s convict settlement at your own pace. Your ticket includes an audio experience, expert site talks, a 20-minute harbor cruise, and two days of daytime entry. Add the Essentials, Premium, Isle of the Dead, or Escapes tour for more guided stories.

“We drove so got there early before the coaches. A fascinating place with great historical significance. Restaurant is worth a visit as well! Unfortunately it rained really heavily so we had to curtail some of the trip.”

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3.Port Arthur Historic Site [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · from $38

Spend up to two days exploring Port Arthur’s convict settlement, with access to more than 30 buildings and ruins, a self-guided audio tour, site talks, museum displays, and a 20-minute harbor cruise aboard the MV Marana. You’ll see the Dockyards, Isle of the Dead, Point Puer, and the Convict Water Supply Trail.

“The history the guides all are very informative And helpful The ghost tour was also a great experience”

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4.Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $129Top rated

Leave Port Arthur for a three-hour wilderness cruise toward Eaglehawk Neck and Tasman Island. Expect sharp coastal views, sea caves, towering cliffs, lighthouse history, and commentary from guides such as Tom, Jonty, Lily, or Ashleigh. Waterproof jackets are provided, but warm layers and steady sea legs matter.

“Wear non slip shoes and a beanie. Take a warm jacket. Travel light....you don't need a handbag or backpack on the boat.”

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5.Port Arthur Historic Site Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 173 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Visitor Centre and follow a lantern-lit, two-kilometre route through Port Arthur’s ruins and infamous buildings. Over 90 minutes, you’ll hear stories linked to deaths, unexplained events, and reported encounters dating back to 1870. Guides such as Guy and David have brought strong energy and theatrical skill to past tours.

“Our first experience with Port Arthur was at night. Let’s just say the lead lantern bearer gets a more intense experience. All our guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and enjoyable to be around.”

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6.Port Arthur, Harbor Cruise and Isle of the Dead Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 157 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Travel from Hobart to Port Arthur with a driver-guide such as Phil or Victor, stopping at Richmond, Tasman Arch and Pirates Bay. Explore the convict site, cruise Carnarvon Bay, and join a one-hour Isle of the Dead walk. You can also visit Remarkable Cave, with free Wi-Fi and hotel pickup included.

“Great tour guide to and from Port Arthur. his name was Tim nd he was the perfect tour guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about what he was saying. On the Islle of the Dead we were shown around by a very bright woman, I don't remember her name but she was fantastic and smart. Very amazing and wonderful all round.”

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7.Cape Raoul Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92

From Port Arthur Jetty, you’ll take a 90-minute English-language cruise along the Tasman Peninsula to Cape Raoul. Expect sea caves, arches, Safety Cove, Crescent Bay, Point Puer, Isle of the Dead, and towering dolerite cliffs. Local crew members such as Drew and Hayden have added humor and sharp commentary on some departures.

“Very relaxed tour. Skipper and deckhand were very knowledgeable and instilled confidence in those that were concerned about the size of the swell. Fantastic experience.”

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