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Pricing: From $580 per personCategory: Wildlife & Nature ExperiencesLocation: Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart TAS 7000

Highlights

  • Half-day seafood cruises from the Hobart waterfront, with divers harvesting periwinkles and sea urchins in front of guests.
  • Look out for dolphins, seals, whales and sea birds while cruising past sea cliffs to Bull Bay off Bruny Island.
  • Private charters for up to 49 guests for birthdays, hens and bucks parties, baby showers and engagements.

About Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures

Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures runs marine and seafood cruises from Elizabeth Street Pier on the Hobart waterfront. The business was founded by skipper and commercial diver Shane Wilson, and trips are led by working divers and fishers. The signature Deep-to-Dish cruise runs for about four and a half hours aboard Cuttlefish, a 55-foot catamaran built in Tasmania. It heads down the Derwent past the Taroona cliffs to Bull Bay off Bruny Island, then through the Channel to a salmon farm before turning for home. Along the way, a diver collects periwinkles and sea urchins to be prepared on board. Guests also share abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels and Atlantic salmon, and can have a go at shucking oysters. The cruise is also a chance to see wildlife. Dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and sea birds are regularly sighted, though nothing is staged or guaranteed. The boat has heated indoor lounges, a covered cook station and an open viewing deck, so trips run in most weather. The skipper can postpone or cancel when conditions are unsafe, with bookings moved or refunded. Group bookings are welcome, and Cuttlefish can be chartered privately for up to 49 people. The events coordinator tailors packages for birthdays, hens and bucks parties, baby showers, engagements and proposals. Catering, styling, drinks and transfers can be organised with trusted local partners.

Inclusions & amenities

Activity type

Wildlife & Nature Experiences

Price range (per person)

$150pp+

Setting

OutdoorIndoor

Ages

Kids Welcome

Pricing

The Deep-to-Dish seafood cruise is $580 per person with food and drinks included, half price for ages 7 to 12 and free for children under six.

The Sea to Sky night cruise is $295 per person and runs on Friday and Saturday nights in the cooler months. Private charters are quoted on request.

Food

The day cruise serves an all-inclusive feast of abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels, sea urchin, periwinkles and Atlantic salmon, with a cheese platter and Huon Valley apple cake. Dietary needs can be catered for with notice, though most of the menu is seafood.

Beverages

Local wines, sparkling, beer and cider are included on the day cruise, and alcohol is served only to guests over 18. Charter drinks packages can be arranged.

Availability

Cruises run to a published schedule, and private charters are arranged with the events coordinator. Trips go ahead in most weather, but the skipper can postpone or cancel for safety.

What's Included

A guided half-day cruise with a live dive harvest, an oyster-shucking go, an onboard seafood feast, drinks and wildlife spotting along the Derwent and the Channel.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can we bring?

The Deep-to-Dish cruise takes groups of four to 49 people. Private custom charters run for a minimum of two hours and can carry from two up to 49 guests.

Can we charter the boat for a party?

Yes. Cuttlefish can be booked for birthdays, hens and bucks parties, baby showers, engagements and proposals. The events coordinator builds a package and can arrange catering, drinks, transfers and styling.

What food and drink are included on the seafood cruise?

The half-day cruise includes abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels, sea urchin, periwinkles and Atlantic salmon, plus a Tasmanian cheese platter. Local wine, beer and cider are included in the price.

Are children allowed on board?

There are no age limits, but guests under 16 must be with an adult. On the Deep-to-Dish cruise, children under six travel free and those aged 7 to 12 are half price, while alcohol is served only to over-18s.

Where do we meet and what should we wear?

Meet at the public jetty in front of Fish Frenzy on Elizabeth Street Pier and look for Cuttlefish. Wear comfortable clothes with a warm jacket, plus sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

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Big M

Big M

a week ago

This is a ‘must do’ tour in Hobart. The boat and equipment are all first rate, and the staff do a proper safety briefing pre tour. All of the staff are incredibly knowledgeable on every aspect of marine life, from arcane…

Claire Smith

Claire Smith

2 weeks ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable experience – worth every cent! Absolutely fantastic experience with Tasmania Wild Seafood Adventures! The seafood was fresh and delicious, and the whole trip was excellent value for money. The cap…

Hazel Zheng

Hazel Zheng

3 months ago

This was such an amazing tour! The crew gave detailed and engaging introductions to the abalone, lobsters, and salmon, and even dived into the ocean to collect fresh sea urchins for us. The whole tour was perfectly paced…

Ian

Ian

5 months ago

We sailed on the Cuttlefish into Storm Bay for a 6 hour trip. The weather was brisk, sort of normal for winter, but the boat was very capable. The scenery was stunning - wild shores, big waves, a whale, curious seals. A…

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