Savour seafood and the Southern Lights on this Tassie night cruise

Experience Tasmania from a new perspective on this unique night cruise.

Tasmania is brimming with unforgettable experiences. From its rugged wilderness to vibrant local culture, there are countless ways to discover this unspoiled island. One unique way to discover it is by night, sailing through quiet waters while stargazing and tucking into fresh local seafood.

Departing from Margate, just 20 kilometres south of Hobart and concluding at Hobart’s Elizabeth Street Pier, the two-hour Sea to Sky Night Cruise blends storytelling, stargazing and marine life observation on Friday and Saturday nights during the cooler months. 

The luxury catamaran concludes its journey at Hobart’s Elizabeth Street Pier.

Upon boarding the luxury catamaran, designed and built in Tasmania, guests are welcomed with a warm cup of cider. This is followed by a charcuterie platter and a comforting bowl of soup as you set sail through the scenic d’Entrecasteaux Channel — a sheltered body of water nestled between Bruny Island and the Tasmanian mainland.

Tasmania provides some of Australia’s finest opportunities for astronomy and stargazing, with 2025 being an exceptionally exciting year for celestial events. On this cruise, adventurers can marvel at the Southern Sky and may even catch a glimpse of the stunning Aurora Australis. Look into the water and you’re likely to see dolphins, whales, seals, and if you’re lucky, a 7-gill shark swimming by.

Tasmania offers some of the best opportunities to catch the Aurora Australis. (Image: Getty/gavwak2012)

Along the way, enjoy captivating stories from local commercial fishers and discover over 40,000 years of Indigenous celestial and aquatic traditions. Complementing the rich stories and starlit skies, delicious Tassie treats such as abalone, scallop pie, and apple cake – each prepared by a local chef at the interactive cook station – are to be enjoyed. A curated selection of regional wines, beers, and ciders is also available to enjoy as you soak in the sights.

Enjoy tasty local snacks like abalone.

As you sail toward Hobart, watch the city lights sparkle into view, creating a magical contrast to the natural wonders around you. For your comfort and convenience, the vessel is also equipped with heaters, wi-fi and two toilets. 

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