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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 7 Day Tasmania Exploration. Spend six nights on the MS Caledonian Sky on a small ship expedition from Melbourne to Hobart. Discover Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park, visit Port Arthur and tour Hobart.
Itinerary
You'll be met on arrival in Melbourne and transferred to your ship, the MS Caledonian Sky. Meet your captain and crew at tonight's welcome reception and dinner. Stay Six Nights: MS Caledonian Sky (D)
An afternoon tour of this port town will take you to the Makers' Workshop artisan centre and Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens. Then visit the boutique Hellyers Road Distillery for a spot of whiskey tasting. (B/L/D)
From Burnie, board a coach to Cradle Mountain. Take in the rugged natural beauty of the mountain and the surrounding national park before setting out to explore Dove Lake on foot. (B/L/D)
This morning visit the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, exploring interactive exhibitions that recount the history of Beaconsfield and the Tamar Valley. After lunch on board, explore the Tamar Valley, enjoying a Signature Experience. (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
Signature Experiences:
- Journey along the spectacular Tamar Valley wine route, stopping for tastings at Pipers Brook Vineyard and Jansz Tasmania, two of Australia's leading producers of sparkling wine.
This morning we will explore the Freycinet National Park and surrounding areas. The majestic beauty of Freycinet's granite mountains and white, sandy beaches have long been admired by naturalists, artists and writers, and the area was reserved as a National Park in 1916. (B/L/D)
Travel by Zodiac to historic Port Arthur penal settlement. Your time here includes a guided tour of the penitentiary and Port Arthur Gallery, with time to explore the gardens and the rest of the site. (B/L/D)
Disembark your ship for the final time and transfer to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Discover Cradle Mountain
- Swim in Coles Bay and walk through the landscapes of Freycinet National Park
- Visit Port Arthur penal settlement
- Tour the Tamar Valley wine route
- Experiences in five destinations
- Expert services of an Expedition Leader and Team
- Included return airport transfers, porterage and cruise gratuities
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 17 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Six nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky with excursion on Zodiac vessels
- Daily cruise Itinerary and timings subject to change
- High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
- Travel insurance is mandatory on all cruises
- Prices are for cruise/land only, flights not included
Prices & Dates
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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