Historic Port Arthur & Vineyard Tours
Get your history, food, and wine intake visiting a historic penal colony and family owned vineyard.
Enjoy the views as you make your way into the Tasman Peninsula’s Port Arthur Penal Colony. A guided tour and harbor cruise which will provide information about the English convicts transported here — many of whom settled the newly discovered land. After a BBQ lunch and free time, you’ll drive to Tasmania’s most southerly located vineyard. Here you’ll learn about the grapes, climate, and history of the vineyard, then sample different blends that have been growing on the grounds for 100+ years.
Shore Thing Highlights
You'll get a guided tour, harbor cruise, and free time on the Arthur Penal — which is listed as a World Heritage site
More than 10,000 English convicts were transferred to the penal colony, and settled the surrounding land upon release
The Bangor Vineyard was built in 1890 by the Dunbabin family — six generations have lived/worked here
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
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Includes wine samples and light snacks at the vineyard
Approximately 1-hour drive back to the port
Harbor cruise is weather dependent
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
Approximately 1.5-hour drive to Port Arthur
Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
This Shore Things involves walking over uneven and/or steep surfaces
Winery may be substituted for an alternative, but equally as wonderful, winery depending on availability
Experience shores the Virgin way
Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
