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Stanley Seal Cruises & Charters

Fisherman's Dock, Stanley, Tasmania TAS 7331, Australia
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Stanley
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Depart from the docks at Stanley for an 80 minute boat trip to Bull Rock - a "haul-out" for Australian fur seals - 600 metres off the coast.  See the... more »
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Went last week in the off season and got the entire boat to ourselves. I booked ahead to make sure it was running and had good communication as at first they were not going to run a trip but they changed their maintenance date. So many seals in the wild, makes seeing them in a zoo/seaworld seem so wrong. We... More

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Barooga
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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We went on this cruise on a perfect sunny day and absolutely loved it. It doesn't take long to get to the island that is just off the coast. Got a great view of the Nut as we went by. There were hundreds of seals, lazing around, swimming around the boat , jumping out of the water. We had heaps... More

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Launceston, Australia
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Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
372 helpful votes 372 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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Overall it was an enjoyable experience. It was a 75 minute trip to Bull Rock. Along the way you got a different perspective of Stanleys most unique feature the Nut. At Bull Rock there were hundreds of seals just enjoying life basking in the sun and playing in the water. Alas we did see one seal with a fishing line... More

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Sydney, Aust
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

This seal cruise out to Bull Rock is done twice a day, 10am & 3pm and lasts about 1 & 1/4 hours. The cost is $49 adult. You will see about 400-500 Australian Fur Seals lazing on the rocks or having a swim in the ocean just metres from the boat. It is a must do when you visit Stanley.... More

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Nelson Bay, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2010
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This one and a half hour tour on a well restored trawler style boat was one of the best experiences we had in Tasmania. Do not expect the full on tourist patter of the Gordon River type cruises but a real "old salt" skipper and the best encounter with hundreds of Australian fur seals in their natural habitat just off... More

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Cairns
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2010
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Best seal trip for viewing up close to seals, one-on-one guide for asking questions (not impersonal speaker), maximum 12 passengers, best value. A real highlight of our many holidays to Tasmania. This trip is just great. More

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