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Iron Pot Cruises

  • Hobart
  • Gourmet / Sightseeing Cruises
  • Special Experience

Overview

Overview
– Iron Pot Cruises is a 2½ hour cruise exploring the renowned waterways that influence Hobart’s lifestyle. Visit Australia’s oldest lighthouse, circumnavigate Betsey Island and discover the city’s rich maritime past.
– Travel aboard one of our brand new vessels in a small group. The spacious enclosed cabin contains comfortable leather seats. Large awning windows provide a great view and allow you to immerse yourself in the surroundings.
– Cruising down the Derwent River you’ll pass historic Battery Point, now one of Tasmania’s premium residential addresses. You’ll see well-known landmarks like the iconic Wrest Point Casino and the Shot Tower. Further south, you’ll truly appreciate the scale of Mount Wellington as it towers over the city.
– Arrive at the Iron Pot, Australia’s oldest lighthouse, and be immersed in the fascinating history as your guide shares stories of Hobart’s early settlement. 

Tour duration: 2.5 hours
Operates:Daily, except Christmas Day
Departs From:Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Dock Head Building Franklin Wharf Hobart TAS 7000

Important Note
*We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.
*Our vessels are operated under the absolute direction and control of the Master at all times.The Master of the vessel has the sole and absolute discretion to vary the scheduled route or destination of the tour if for any reason the Master considers it necessary for the safety and welfare of the vessel, its passengers and crew.
*By boarding our vessel, you agree to comply with all reasonable requests made by us and/or the Master of the vessel, at all times.
*We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all passengers, crew, and other personnel on board our vessel. All passengers must comply with these terms and conditions and obey any reasonable request of the Master of the vessel and any member of the crew.
*Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and its owner, director, management staff and employees shall not be held responsible for any injury or death to persons on tours, or for loss or for any damage to personal property, howsoever occurring.
*Pennicott Wilderness Journeys draws your attention to the fact that there are certain inherent health as well a physical risks present when on tour, as our vessels travel to open waters. If Pennicott Wilderness Journeys advise you of a risk and/or instruct you on precautionary measures while on tour, you agree to follow those instructions.
*For the majority of days the cruise is quite suitable for pregnant women and we have had lots do our trip. Our boats are custom built for the coastline that we cruise along. They are able to cut through chop and therefore we can avoid the bumping of waves that some boats experience. It is a good idea to take into account the weather conditions on the day of the cruise as this will effect comfort levels for someone who is heavily pregnant. You can contact us a day or two ahead to get a weather report for the day of your cruise and we are happy to move or cancel bookings if it is not looking suitable for you.

Additional Information
– What about sea sickness?
– We offer all-natural Travel Calm Ginger tablets to everyone when they step onboard. This product has proven extremely effective in preventing sea sickness in most people. Our staff can also suggest a number of things to further assist in minimising the chances of any sea sickness symptoms:
*Selecting a seat in the back third of the boat (there is a lot less movement up the back of the boat)
*Keeping your body temperature on the cooler side
*If you wear glasses or sunglasses keep the lenses clean at all times
*Avoid looking through cameras, binoculars etc
*Stay away from acidic foods before the cruise such as Orange Juice and coffee
*We do emphasise that communication is the key – if you have any concerns please let our staff know.

What’s included

Included

  • Iron Pot Cruises Experience

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Child rate applies to child aged 1-16 years. Infants under 1 are free of charge.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the departure point and bring your electronic confirmation ticket to redeem the ticket to participate in the tour.

Iron Pot Cruises depart from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre. This is situated on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge on Hobart's waterfront.Please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance for check-in.

Good to know

We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.

Our vessels are operated under the absolute direction and control of the Master at all times.The Master of the vessel has the sole and absolute discretion to vary the scheduled route or destination of the tour if for any reason the Master considers it necessary for the safety and welfare of the vessel, its passengers and crew.

By boarding our vessel, you agree to comply with all reasonable requests made by us and/or the Master of the vessel, at all times.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all passengers, crew, and other personnel on board our vessel. All passengers must comply with these terms and conditions and obey any reasonable request of the Master of the vessel and any member of the crew.

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and its owner, director, management staff and employees shall not be held responsible for any injury or death to persons on tours, or for loss or for any damage to personal property, howsoever occurring.

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys draws your attention to the fact that there are certain inherent health as well a physical risks present when on tour, as our vessels travel to open waters. If Pennicott Wilderness Journeys advise you of a risk and/or instruct you on precautionary measures while on tour, you agree to follow those instructions.

For the majority of days the cruise is quite suitable for pregnant women and we have had lots do our trip. Our boats are custom built for the coastline that we cruise along. They are able to cut through chop and therefore we can avoid the bumping of waves that some boats experience. It is a good idea to take into account the weather conditions on the day of the cruise as this will effect comfort levels for someone who is heavily pregnant. You can contact us a day or two ahead to get a weather report for the day of your cruise and we are happy to move or cancel bookings if it is not looking suitable for you.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

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