Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Tasmanian Seafood Seduction

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A full-day cruise from Hobart with oysters shucked straight from the water, rock lobster, and your guide diving for abalone and sea urchin. The catch is turned into a seafood feast with gourmet local produce, wines, beer and cider.

Days

About 6 hours, full day

Group size

Max 12

Start / finish

Hobart waterfront / Hobart waterfront

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Custom-built cruise boat with an enclosed cabin and leather seats

Meals

Seafood feast on board with local breads, salads, cheeses, wine, beer, cider and juices

Route

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Included experiences

Derwent River and D'Entrecasteaux Channel — cruise
Get Shucked oyster farm — oysters from the water
Bruny Island bay — guide snorkels for abalone and sea urchin
On board — seafood feast with rock lobster
Local wine, beer and cider tasting

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Tasmanian Seafood Seduction

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MORNING: CONSTITUTION DOCK AND DOWN THE DERWENT

Your day starts among the fishing boats at Constitution Dock, where the Sydney to Hobart yachts tie up at the end of the race each summer. You board a custom-built boat with an enclosed cabin and leather seats, with two local guides and no more than 12 guests. Behind you, kunanyi (Mount Wellington) rises 1,271 metres over the city. The boat heads south down the Derwent River, past the suburbs and out where the houses thin to bush. Your guides grew up on these waters, so ask them anything about the coast, the birds or the fish.

THE D'ENTRECASTEAUX CHANNEL AND THE FIRST OYSTERS

The river opens into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, named after the French admiral Bruni d'Entrecasteaux, whose ships charted it in 1792. On one side is the mainland, on the other lunawanna-alonnah (Bruny Island), and the water between is sheltered, clear and cold. This is where the first taste of the day comes in: locally grown oysters, pulled from the water and eaten straight from the shell. Cold, clean water like this is why Tasmanian oysters taste of the sea and little else.

MIDDAY: A SECRET BAY AND THE GUIDE'S DIVE

Next the boat eases into the edge of one of Bruny Island's quiet bays, and your guide pulls on a wetsuit and goes over the side. Below the surface are kelp and rocky reef, home to wild abalone and sea urchin. Tasmania supplies about a quarter of the world's wild-caught abalone, and here you watch it come up by hand, a few metres from the boat. Stay on deck with a drink and keep an eye out for sea eagles and seals while the catch is brought aboard.

AFTERNOON: THE SEAFOOD FEAST AND BACK TO HOBART

Back on board, your guides turn the morning's gathering into lunch: rock lobster, abalone, sea urchin, calamari and more oysters, with fresh local breads, salads and artisan cheeses. To drink there's Jansz sparkling, Tasmanian pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and riesling, Moo Brew beers, Willie Smiths cider and locally made organic juices. Take your time. Then the boat turns north up the channel and the river, and you step back onto the wharf in Hobart in the middle of the afternoon, very well fed.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart.
Departure time: 9.30am Sunday to Friday, 10am on Saturdays.
Finishes: Hobart waterfront, about 3.45pm (about 4.15pm on Saturdays).

What is included

Full-day guided cruise from Hobart
Oysters at Get Shucked oyster farm
Seafood feast — rock lobster, abalone, sea urchin, calamari and oysters
Local breads, salads and artisan cheeses
Wines, sparkling, beer, cider and organic juices

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Where can I get more information about this trip?

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What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.

How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

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Who travels with us

Is it ok to travel alone on one of these tours?

Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

Cost and Fees

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If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

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We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

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A very pleasant trip with Thomas and Izzy, who caught and prepared incredibly fresh seafood and patiently explained everything. There was so much we could barely finish it.

shadow chow Verified· Travelled 17th August 2026

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