Water activity

Darwin: 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise

4.8 / 5

10 reviews

Activity provider: Sea Darwin
Water activity

Darwin: 1-Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise

Activity provider: Sea Darwin

From US$ 39.45 per person

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This 1 hour cruise departs from the iconic Stokes Hill Wharf and transits Darwin Habour taking in war history sites with particular focus on the Bombing of Darwin. Hear the stories of that fateful day in 1942, and visit the site of significant shipwrecks.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Depart from the iconic Stokes Hill Wharf and cruise to Cullen Bay with real-time commentary by local guides
  • Hear the stories of the Bombing of Darwin and take in modern-day naval acitivity
  • Visit the site and see the sonar remains of the USS Peary shipwreck
Full description
This one-hour Bombing of Darwin cruise departs Stokes Hill Wharf at 11:00 AM. After leaving the wharf, you will uncover the historic Stokes Hill and Fort Hill wharf areas, the Pearling Luggers, wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully, and HMAS Coonawarra, before eventually arriving at Cullen Bay. With real-time commentary from local guides, this cruise takes in Darwin Harbour’s World War II history. For an immersive experience select to try the Darwin Bombing virtual reality experience. You will later be free to disembark at Cullen Bay to join the hop-on hop-off bus, or stay aboard and return to Stokes Hill Wharf at 12:15 PM.
Includes
  • 1-hour cruise with real-time commentary
  • Virtual Reality experience, if option selected
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments

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    Meeting point

    Sea Darwin Dock 2 Stokes Hill Wharf

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable clothes
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    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 10 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      5/5

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    February 18, 2022

    well informed a font WW11 knowledge

    August 24, 2021

    Very well worth taking this tour

    August 14, 2021

    Product ID: 322373