Exploring Marine Life with Bicheno Glass Bottom Boat

Bicheno’s Glass Bottom Boat is an ecotourism experience providing visitors an opportunity to participate in marine sightseeing, including a running commentary on marine wildlife and general characteristics & history of the local area.

Bicheno’s Glass Bottom Boat for Families

BBicheno's Glass Bottom Boat | Bicheno Tasmania

The Bicheno Glass Bottom Boat is a must-do family activity in Bicheno. It provides a fascinating and up-close view of the marine life beneath the surface. Children and adults alike will be amazed by the underwater world visible through the large glass panels on the boat’s bottom. The cool temperate waters offer excellent viewing of the creatures that live there and the luxuriant and rarely seen plant life is a spectacle itself.

Your tour guide, Maitreya Randall, has many years of experience and can offer comprehensive and knowledgeable interpretation. Tours include a running commentary on the marine wildlife, general characteristics and history of the local area. The tour duration is approximately 40 minutes.

Tour Schedules and Fees

Embark on an exciting family adventure with the Bicheno Glass Bottom Boat, a perfect for exploring the Governor Island Marine Reserve, where you can spot various fish, sea stars, and other fascinating marine beings. Ride that ventures further into the sea, offering sightings of dolphins, seals, and even majestic whales during their migration period.

Bicheno's Glass Bottom Boat Ride| Bicheno TAS

Operates daily from The Gulch, Bicheno, Tasmania (weather permitting). The tours start at: 10am, 12 noon, and 2pm. Extra tours are available upon request.

For more information, you can send an email to bichenoglassbottomboat@gmail.com or call 0363 751 294. Additionally, you can navigate to their website for further information or to schedule a reservation with them.

Planning Your Visit

The weather plays a significant role in your family’s experience aboard the glass bottom boat. The ideal time for a family visit is during the summer months (December to February) when the weather is pleasant, and the sea is tranquil. However, the boat operates throughout the year, ensuring that families can enjoy the marine life even on overcast days. It is still best to check the weather forecast before booking to ensure a smooth sailing experience for the whole family.

Explore the Beauty of Bicheno

There’s a reason why Bicheno is one of the east coast’s most popular holiday destinations – a mild climate, sparkling ocean beaches, beautiful coastal scenery, fresh seafood and a huge choice of great places to stay, from beachside camping to five star luxury. From here its a short drive around to the spectacular Coles Bay and the world famous Wineglass Bay. 

You can sea kayak or snorkel at the marine park at Governor’s Island or explore the Gulch and the Blowhole.

Join a penguin tour and see delightful fairy penguins parading around their beach-side burrows of an evening as up to 600 Little Penguins emerge from the water, en route to their beachside rookery.

Visit East Coast Natureworld, 8 km north of Bicheno – a great place to see Tasmanian devils, wombats, snakes and birdlife, many in a natural environment. The kids will love hand feeding the animals. 

Address

Bicheno Boat Ramp (Gulch), Esplanade, Bicheno TAS, Australia

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