Step inside Australia's most haunting convict story with a premium, small-group guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site — an immersive journey through penal-colony grandeur, gothic ruins, and extraordinary human drama.
What to expect
Your small group moves through the iconic Penitentiary, the hauntingly beautiful church ruins, and the Model Prison with a guide who brings 19th-century convict lives vividly to life. The limited group size means you linger where others rush, ask questions freely, and photograph the ruins without crowds. Site entry includes a harbour cruise to the Isle of the Dead and access to all standing buildings and museum collections. The setting — sandstone ruins glowing against Tasman blue water — is genuinely one of Australia's great visual spectacles.
Good to know
Tours depart at 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm daily; the 1:30 pm departure best suits cruise schedules. Pre-book Premium Tour slots well in advance — they sell out. Site is open 9 am–5 pm; confirm your ship's all-aboard time and allow 30 minutes' travel back to the pier.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Port Arthur — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Port Arthur
- Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise: Sea Cliffs & Seabird Colonies
- Port Arthur Ghost Tour: After-Dark Lantern Walk Through the Ruins
- Isle of the Dead & Point Puer: Private Guided Heritage Boat Tour
- Port Arthur Private Full-Day Tour with Tasman Peninsula Highlights
- Cape Raoul Cruise: 90-Minute Dolerite Columns & Wildlife Safari