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MONA Museum Visit & Ferry Ride

MONA Museum Visit & Ferry Ride

Ride over to Australia's famous art museum in the comfort of a ferry, whose exclusive lounge provides (inclusive) snacks and beverages.

Take a walk on the creative side visiting the MONA (Museum of Old & New Art). You’ll head out over the Derwent River in style — riding in the ferry’s exclusive lounge which features snacks plus a separate deck space. Upon arrival, you’ll be given an introduction, then the space is yours to explore. Rather than the traditional “white cube” sections, you’ll visit galleries along a labyrinthine-esque passageway, and with a personal tablet, you can read up on each piece on your own.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Travel by ferry across the Derwent River to the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)

  • Enjoy the sights of scenic Hobart with complimentary canapés, pastries, and locally produced beverages

  • The MONA property is a cultural haven of art, architecture, antiquities — these are fused into the surroundings and natural landscape

  • Explore the museum’s labyrinthine-like passageways with your own touch-pad that includes the name and description of each item

Need to know

  • Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

  • Approximately 30-minute ferry ride to/from MONA

  • Approximately 2-hours for you to explore the museum independently

  • Snacks, beverages, and table service are included in the ferry's exclusive lounge

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing

  • The MONA is only open Friday-Monday

  • It is recommended for Sailors to download the MONA app “The O” prior to this Shore Thing for the full experience

  • Please keep in mind that cancellations made within 72 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty

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