As darkness falls over the sandstone ruins, join a lantern-lit ghost tour of Port Arthur — one of the most genuinely chilling paranormal experiences in the world, steeped in documented history and extraordinary atmosphere.
What to expect
Small lantern-lit groups wind through the atmospheric ruins — the Penitentiary, the Separate Prison, the church — as your guide recounts first-hand accounts of strange occurrences reported since the 1870s. The site's tragic history (convict suffering, the 1996 tragedy) layers the experience with genuine weight; this is not a haunted house, it is a serious historical site experienced in its most evocative form. The colonial architecture looms in the darkness, lit only by your lantern and the stars above the Tasman Peninsula. Many guests describe it as the most memorable hour of their cruise.
Good to know
Tours depart nightly and run approximately 90 minutes. Evening departures suit ships overnighting or with late all-aboard times — confirm with your vessel before booking. Pre-booking is essential; tours regularly sell out weeks in advance. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a warm layer; the peninsula evenings are cool year-round.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Port Arthur — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.