About this tour
Spend eight hours aboard a small boat off Bruny Island watching your guide harvest abalone and sea urchin from the ocean floor, then eat them within hours of collection. The chef prepares lobster, calamari, oysters and urchin roe on deck while you sip local wine and beer against the Tasmanian coastline. Limited to twelve passengers, this is seafood at its source—no middleman, no delay between water and plate.
Highlights
- Watch live abalone and sea urchin diving and collection
- Freshly shucked oysters and urchin roe on deck
- Lobster and calamari cooked aboard during cruise
- Local Tasmanian wine, beer and cider included
- Small group maximum of twelve people
- Bruny Island waterways and coastline views
- Expert local guide leads the experience
What to expect
You'll board a working dive vessel and motor out into the waters around Bruny Island. Your guide will don diving gear and descend to handpick abalone and sea urchin while you watch from the boat. Once back on deck, the chef fires up the galley and begins preparing your lunch: raw urchin roe, shucked oysters, grilled lobster and pan-fried calamari. Expect to eat slowly and well, with drinks flowing. The boat operates regardless of weather, so come prepared for wind and spray. Infants must sit on an adult's lap; all fitness levels are welcome.
Good to know
Dress warmly and waterproof—you're on open water for eight hours. Book dietary requirements upfront. The boat holds twelve maximum. Public transport reaches the departure point; hotel pickups aren't included. Service animals are welcome.
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