Tasmanian Seafood Gourmet Full-Day Cruise Including Lunch

About this tour

Spend eight hours aboard a working seafood boat off Bruny Island, where your guide dives for abalone and sea urchin whilst you watch from deck. Back on board, they prepare your catch into a multi-course lunch: lobster, calamari, oysters, black-lipped abalone and sea urchin. You'll taste each species at peak freshness, paired with local wine, beer and cider. The small group—maximum 12 passengers—keeps things intimate and unhurried.

Highlights

• Watch live diving for abalone and sea urchin
• Lunch prepared fresh on deck throughout the day
• Black-lipped abalone, lobster, calamari, oysters, sea urchin
• Local wine, beer and cider included
• Bruny Island waters exploration
• Maximum 12 people per boat
• Operates rain or shine

What to expect

You'll board early morning and motor out into Bruny Island's waterways. Your guide handles the diving whilst you settle in with a drink. As they return with the day's catch, food prep begins. Expect a leisurely afternoon of grazing—oysters shucked at the rail, abalone tenderised and cooked, calamari grilled. Timing varies with tides and conditions, so there's no rigid schedule; you eat when each dish is ready. Bring layers and weatherproof gear; you're on open water and conditions change quickly.

Good to know

Arrange your own transport to the departure point; public options exist nearby. Notify the operator of dietary needs when booking. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat runs regardless of weather, so come prepared for wind and spray. Service animals welcome.