Save up to 40% on a St Helena Island Prison Experience Cruise with Picnic Lunch
St Helena Island Ferries is bringing history to life with an immersive adventure into Australia’s colonial past with this prison life experience! You’ll glide over the pristine waters of Moreton Bay aboard the Cat O’ Nine Tails, before stepping onto the grassy slopes of St Helena Island, home to a colonial prison. Take a guided tour that is sure to inform and entertain, enjoying a picnic lunch in the Superintendent’s Gardens while admiring the rolling hills, antique cannons and architecture. This is a part of Aussie history that’s sure to leave chills running down your spine!
Inclusions
- Valid for one person (4+)
- Save up to 40% on a St Helena ‘Prison Life Experience’ cruise with a picnic lunch (valued up to A$90)
- St Helena ‘Prison Life Experience’ cruise
- Picnic lunch including cold meats, salads and freshly baked muffins
- Tea, coffee and water
- Available on selected dates: Departs 10am; returns 3pm (approximately)
- Departure point: William Gunn Jetty, 1 Wyvernleigh Close, Manly QLD 4179
- Booking valid to 30 November 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
- From 7 days before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
- Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 7 days before your chosen date) - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 7 days before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 7 days of departure date, late arrivals, change-of-mind, and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to booking
7 days’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- This is a walking tour; be prepared with suitable footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Selected dates
Availability:
- Available on selected dates: Departs 10am; returns 3pm (approximately)
- Departure point: William Gunn Jetty, 1 Wyvernleigh Close, Manly QLD 4179. The William Gunn Jetty is at the end of Wyvernleigh Close. Please follow the signs to the Information Centre. Note: Please enter 1 Wyvernleigh Close into your GPS. Do not use William Gunn Jetty as Apple Maps does not show it in the correct place
- Cruises board 15 minutes prior to sailing time, late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
- Booking valid to 30 November 2026
Important:
- Exclusions: Hotel transfers, additional food and drinks (unless specified)
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten intolerances are catered for, please advise at time of booking
- Please allow approximately five hours for this experience, including boarding and disembarking time
Terms & Conditions:
- Child policy: Children aged 3 and under are considered to be infants and are free of charge but must be listed when booking. Please note lunch will not be catered for infants. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian aged 18+
- Concession rate is valid for holders of a current Australian Concession Card and your ID must be presented on the day of the experience
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice depending on weather and sailing conditions
- Cruises are weather dependent and may be cancelled and postponed at the discretion of St Helena Island Tours for safety reasons. If your trip is cancelled, you will be offered a rescheduled date (refunds are not available)
- Vessel is subject to change depending on availability
Cancellations:
- This experience is non-refundable and non-transferable
Changes to Booking:
- 7 days’ notice is required to change a booking you have made, subject to availability
Please Note:
- Maximum 10 redeemable per booking. Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
St Helena Island Cruises
Explore Queensland’s most historic island with St Helena Island Ferries. This beautiful National Park was once home to hundreds of society’s outcasts for more than 60 years, and here’s your chance to discover the island’s rich history and colourful past in style!