Historic Port Arthur & Vineyard Tours
Shore Thing Highlights
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You'll get a guided tour, harbor cruise, and free time on the Arthur Penal — which is listed as a World Heritage site
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More than 10,000 English convicts were transferred to the penal colony, and settled the surrounding land upon release
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The Bangor Vineyard was built in 1890 by the Dunbabin family — six generations have lived/worked here
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The Bangor Vineyard is Tasmania's southern-most vineyard location — you'll see and taste unique characteristics of their unique wine blends
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Includes wine samples and light snacks at the vineyard
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Approximately 1-hour drive back to the port
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Harbor cruise is weather dependent
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Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
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Approximately 1.5-hour drive to Port Arthur
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
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This Shore Things involves walking over uneven and/or steep surfaces
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Winery may be substituted for an alternative, but equally as wonderful, winery depending on availability
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
