DESCRIPTION
A full day’s worth of sightseeing and delicious seafood awaits with this Tasmania seafood cruise from Hobart including fresh rock lobster, oysters, abalone and more! Departing from Hobart at 9am, you’ll head out on the water for a full day adventure that will have seafood lovers in their element as you are taken out on the open water to the coast of Bruny Island, where you’ll pull oysters from the pristine water and see your guide dive for sea urchins and abalone in preparation for some quality dining later in the day. At the island’s southern end, the crew will drop anchor in a calm and beautiful bay where the catch is prepared on board and you’ll be able to enjoy the day’s catch along with a selection of local wine and boutique beer to wash it all down with.
Combining sightseeing, dining and some great photo opportunities along both Bruny Island and the scenic Derwent River, it’s the ultimate day out for those who want to enjoy the famously tasty fruits of the seas surrounding Tasmania. For the ultimate blend of gourmet travel and views in the Hobart region, be sure to book yourself a seafood cruise online today!
Tours are limited to a maximum of 12 guests as they depart from the Hobart Waterfront. Daily departure time from Hobart will be 9.30am, returning at 5pm, except for Saturdays. On Saturdays the cruise will depart Hobart at 10.00am, returning at 5.30pm. This enables guests to visit Salamanca Market in the morning if you wish.
Inclusions
- Full day cruise gathering Tasmania’s freshest seafood
- Delicious gourmet seafood feast of abalone, sea urchin, rock lobster, sashimi, oysters, mussels and smoked salmon
- Lunch accompanied by a spread of fresh local breads, salads, artisan cheeses and matched with Tasmanian wines, boutique beers, ciders and organic juices
Itinerary
- 9am – Depart Hobart waterfront
- 9.45am – Tasmanian seafood journey – Visit Tassal salmon site – Gather oysters, sea urchin and abalone
- 1.30pm – Drop anchor in the calm waters of a sheltered bay and enjoy a gourmet lunch of seafood, local produce, wine, boutique beer, cider and organic juices
- 3.30pm Depart Bruny Island
- 4.30pm – Arrive back in Hobart
Highlights
- Savour the freshest Tasmanian Seafood
- Abalone – Tasmania is the world’s largest source of abalone, producing 25% of the total global abalone catch. Your guide will jump in and snorkel for fresh abalone, which are prepared and served onboard the boat
- Oysters – pull wild oysters from the water at Great Bay, the very same used by multi-award winning producer ‘Get Shucked’
- Salmon – Tassal produces some of Tasmania’s finest salmon, with a reputation for quality and sustainability certification
- Sea Urchin – these delicious seafood delicacies are gathered straight from the rocks around Bruny Island
- Beer & Cider – Tasmania produces delicious organic ciders and boutique beers
- Wine – taste some of Tasmania’s cool climate wine varieties including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris
- As you weave your way along Bruny Island’s coast, you’ll help your guide to gather oysters, sea urchin and abalone from the pristine waters
- Drop anchor in a calm, secluded bay where you can help your guide skilfully prepare and serve your seafood bounty onboard the boat
- Your catch is part of an extensive lunch of the finest gourmet produce – abalone, oysters, sashimi, sea urchin and salmon accompanied by local wine, boutique beers, ciders and organic juices
- Relax and admire the diverse scenery as you cruise down the Derwent River, into the sheltered waters of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel that surround Bruny Island
- Maximum of 12 guests per tour
Time
- Daily departure time from Hobart will be 9.30am, returning at 5pm, except for Saturdays
- Saturdays the cruise will depart Hobart at 10.00am, returning at 5.30pm
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
