Cruising
Set sail with East Coast Cruises in a small, intimate group and explore Maria Island with experienced locals. The Spirit of Maria operates cruises and tours to Maria Island and the Ile Des Phoque’s giant sea caves. Their signature tours, Ile Des Phoques and Maria Island circumnavigation, depart from Triabunna marina and offer seven hours of adventure and discovery. Visit seal haul-outs, the Painted Cliffs, Fossil Cliffs and secret locales, plus Tasmanian fare and local sparkling. Explore on foot Darlington, Maria Island’s World Heritage listed convict settlement.
Fishing
St Helens is a prime place to join a professional fishing charter and give offshore and big game fishing a try. Local operators include Rocky Carosi’s Game Fish and Michael Haley’s Gone Fishing. Charters are also available in Swansea with Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures and in Orford with South East Charters.