Excursion Tasmanian deep to dish cruise tour at Hobart

Hobartians reside in a unique natural environment, enjoying a longstanding love-relationship with the sea and with the masterful preparation of the riches that come up from these coastal waters. Fishing and seafood prep here isn’t a pastime; it’s a deeply ingrained way of life. And this immersive culinary voyage presents its secrets and flavors in full, briny detail.

After a short walk along the pier to your 55-ft coastal cruise vessel, step aboard and prepare to spend the next 4.25 hours sailing along the scenic Derwent River and past the dramatic sea cliffs of Bruny Island. Listen, watch, and taste as the multigenerational fishermen and women behind Tasmania’s finest seafood lead you on a 7-species ocean-to-plate degustation paired with premium Tasmanian beer, wine, and cider. Dive into Tasmania’s freshest flavors, in some cases hands-on, as you shuck oysters straight from the water, sample wild abalone, and watch a diver harvest sea urchins and periwinkles before your eyes. Stop by a working salmon farm – often frequented by lounging seals who seem utterly unimpressed by human presence – and enjoy a live seafood showcase featuring whole salmon, rock lobster, and mussels, all prepared ocean-fresh on board. Finish the feast off sweetly with house-baked cake and coffee, and get ready to spend the next days and weeks wishing you could climb back aboard for a repeat of this delicious Tasmanian seafood parade.

Points of interests

Points of Interest: River Derwent, Bruny Island cliffs, Hobart coastline, abundant fresh seafood

Note

Please note: This easy excursion involves approximately 1,650 ft / 500m of walking each way from your ship to the cruise vessel, with some stairs to negotiate when boarding/disembarking. The tour is not suitable for those who utilize a wheelchair or have limited mobility. Guests who are knowingly allergic to seafood MUST bring an EpiPen, and those prone to seasickness should consider taking appropriate precautions. A waiver must be signed to participate. Weather-appropriate clothing, flat shoes, and a light jacket or sweater are recommended. The seafood degustation offered depends on seasonality, but typically includes Tasmanian abalone, live Tasmanian rock lobster, oysters, sea urchins, periwinkles, whole Atlantic salmon, and mussels. Wildlife sightings are common but never guaranteed. The order of sights and activities may vary.