Peppermint Bay & Peppermint Bay Cruise — Local services in Hobart

It was extremely hard to find out exactly what was for lunch or what was included so for those that actually want to know, here goes.... My husband, mother in law and father in law joined me on today's cruise. Upon arriving we were told there was allocated seating and we had to sit where we were told. This resulted in my mother and father in law being put upstairs and us being put downstairs. If we'd been told this or if it was mentioned on the website we would have booked together so we could sit together. No drinks are included so make sure you bring extra money, a $25 bottle of Derwent Valley wine was being sold for $47 a bottle, nice bit of a mark up! Lunch was 4 courses but all shared over the table and portion sizes were ridiculously small. Firstly, after waiting 30 minutes, we received 4 slices of bread with chicken liver pate. Another 20 minute wait and we received 8 small cubes of spiced pumpkin between 4 people (literally not enough to feed 2 people). At 1.30pm lunch finally came out, on the middle of the table was placed a bowl of lamb (1/4 of it was fat), 6 small garlic potatoes and a bowl of lettuce. We are not crazy big eaters but the portion sizes were enough to feed 2 only. At 2.10 (you are due back on the boat at 2.20) we finally received dessert - 2 tablespoons of rice pudding with a slice of orange on top. We then sped back to the boat so we weren't late. Service was nice and the food was ok, nothing mind blowing and nothing that would make you come back a second time. On the trip home we got a short "thanks for joining us" and then an hour of silence. I commend the staff for making the most of what they have but honestly...for $130 a person I expected more, and I didn't expect to have to buy a packet of chips on the boat ride home because I was starving. They could do so much to make this trip have a wow factor or make customers feel special and want to come back. Disappointed as we looked forward to this as a romantic "wow" trip for...

The Peppermint Bay Cruise was such a beautifully curated experience from start to finish. Cruising along Tasmania’s coast with panoramic views of the water and surrounding landscape felt effortlessly serene, it was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a taste of quiet luxury close to Hobart.

The five-course set menu was a standout. It focused on seasonal Tasmanian produce, presented with elegance and care. We began with warm house focaccia and whipped butter, followed by garden-fresh tomato toast with whipped ricotta and tarragon. The yellowtail kingfish, paired with citrus and Sicilian olives, was light, zesty, and refined.

The broccoli salad with cashew dressing, grapes, almonds, and cranberries was unexpectedly memorable, such a beautiful mix of texture and flavour. The lamb shoulder was perfectly slow-roasted and served with a classic potato salad, garden leaves, and sweet corn on the cob, simple, but elevated.

Dessert was a vanilla panna cotta with seasonal fruit and shortcake. Soft, subtle, and just the right touch of indulgence to end the afternoon.

The service was warm and attentive, the pace unhurried, and the entire experience felt considered and well-balanced. Highly recommend for those looking for something scenic, elegant, and rooted in local...

My wife and I went on the cruise on Friday 13th May. We found the boat and cruise very good but were very disappointed with the lunch. What was served up was very inadequate for four people( plates were served between 4). The smoked salmon served for entrée my wife, who is a small eater, could have eaten what was on the plate for four. The main, if you could call it that, was a chunk of lamb, which we had to tear apart to share, and in my opinion, not of very good quality, served with quinoa, which was mostly left on the plate by the four of our group. And through the whole cruise and lunch not even a cup of tea or coffee was provided unless it was paid for as an extra. I have a few friends waiting to know what I thought of the cruise, but there is no way I could honestly say it was worth going on. Value for money was poor and there are much better day trips to do ...