Coffin Bay Oyster Cruise & Distillery Degustation - Shore Excursion
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An Exclusive Port Lincoln Shore Excursion
Discover the absolute best of Coffin Bay with a premium shore excursion designed specifically for cruise ship guests. This exclusive experience seamlessly combines world-famous Coffin Bay oysters, locally crafted spirits, and an indulgent degustation showcasing the finest regional produce. 🌊
With return transport from Port Lincoln completely taken care of, you can sit back, relax, and soak in the stunning coastal landscapes of the Eyre Peninsula.
The Ultimate Land & Sea Feast
Freshly Shucked Oyster Cruise
Your journey begins with an iconic oyster farm tour. Cruise the pristine waters of Coffin Bay, discover the fascinating world of oyster farming, and learn what makes these delicacies some of the most sought-after in the world. Best of all, you will enjoy freshly shucked oysters straight from the source. 🦪
Distillery Tasting & Six-Course Degustation
Next, head to Coffin Bay Spirits for a guided distillery experience and a curated six-course degustation. Indulge in hyper-local delicacies like cold-smoked bluefin tuna, kingfish, local octopus, and wood-fired sourdough, paired beautifully with native botanical infusions and wild seaweed chocolate. ✨
Each course is thoughtfully paired with a selection of locally crafted gins, cocktails, or whiskies for a truly memorable tasting experience. 🥃
Tour Highlights
- Experience Coffin Bay’s award-winning Short & Sweet Oyster Farm Tour, hosted by SA’s Top Tour Guide 2026
- Taste freshly shucked premium Coffin Bay oysters, direct from the source
- Discover the region’s oyster farming history and pristine marine environment
- Enjoy a guided distillery experience at Coffin Bay Spirits
- Indulge in six curated degustation courses showcasing premium Coffin Bay and Eyre Peninsula produce
- Discover unique flavour pairings featuring locally crafted gins, cocktails, and whiskies
- Take in the spectacular scenery of the Eyre Peninsula
- Relax with return transfers from Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay
What’s Included
- Return transport from Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay
- 1.5-hour Short & Sweet Oyster Farm Tour
- Six freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters
- Guided Coffin Bay Spirits distillery experience
- Six-course degustation featuring premium regional produce, paired with locally crafted spirits and cocktails
Tour Itinerary
9:00am | Departure from Port Lincoln Wharf
Meet your transport at Port Lincoln Wharf and enjoy a scenic drive to Coffin Bay.
9:45am | Arrive in Coffin Bay
Arrive at the departure point for your Short & Sweet Oyster Farm Tour, ready to board.
10:00am – 11:30am | Oyster Farm Experience
Enjoy Experience Coffin Bay’s iconic 90-minute Short & Sweet Oyster Farm Tour, with time allowed for boarding and disembarkation.
11:45am | Transfer to Coffin Bay Spirits
Enjoy a short transfer to Coffin Bay Spirits.
12:15pm | Coffin Bay Spirits Distillery Degustation
Indulge in a two-hour guided distillery degustation featuring six curated courses of premium local delicacies, each thoughtfully paired with locally crafted gins, cocktails, or whiskies.
2:15pm | Depart Coffin Bay Spirits
Sit back and relax as you make your return journey to Port Lincoln.
3:00pm | Arrive at Port Lincoln Wharf
Return to Port Lincoln Wharf, ready to rejoin your cruise ship.
Please note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted to accommodate cruise ship schedules and operational requirements.
Important Information
This experience has been designed specifically for cruise ship passengers visiting Port Lincoln, with transport and tour scheduling coordinated around the ship’s time in port. We also require a minimum of 10 people for this tour to go ahead, we will keep you informed on booking numbers and any issues associated with that.
Dietary Requirements & Preferences
Alternative spirit and food options are available to accommodate dietary requirements and personal preferences, including vodka in place of gin and specialty meats as an alternative to seafood.
Allergies, dietary requirements and food preferences can be catered for but must be advised at the time of booking.
For all allergies, guests must clearly specify the ingredient(s) and severity of their allergy. For example:
- Prawns – severe allergy/anaphylaxis
- Olives – mild intolerance
This information is essential to ensure suitable alternatives can be arranged and appropriate precautions taken.
Two iconic Coffin Bay experiences. One unforgettable day ashore.
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The 3 hours just flew by . The oysters were shucked there and then on the boat. Could not get any fresher
The cost of the beverages on board was reasonably priced
On the way back we saw sea lions and seals which was a bonus. Overall, a wonderful experience.
Warm day so waders & jackets not needed. Walking around the oyster farm in waist deep water was a fantastic experience. Such beautiful clean sea water.
Eating fresh shucked delicious oysters with a drink whilst at the farm - perfect.
Added bonus of sighting dolphins, seals, jellyfish and wide range of birdlife, and great views of rocky weathered coastline.
So glad to have done this tour.
These super fresh oysters are like nothing I've ever tasted - AMAZING!! Also had the opportunity to taste locally produced Coffin Bay Gin which I would highly rate.
The boat tour was thankfully calm and the boat well appointed and comfortable for the length of tour.
It’s an experience like no other!
Did the 3 hour tour with 12 oysters
Crew were friendly
Highly recommend it to others
Very knowledgeable and great information , highly recommend, oysters were so fresh!!
We then headed back home, stopping along the way to check out some local seal colonies and dolphins.
If you are wondering if it's worth the money.....yes yes and yes! Loved every minute of this trip.
We had an amazing morning, wading in the oyster farm, eating oysters fresh shucked by Lizzie the shucking Queen, seal and dolphin watching. Absolutely loved it!!!
I would recommend highly to get on a tour with these guys when in Coffin Bay, Port Lincoln and surrounds.
I am not a huge lover of oysters so just had a taste - they were certainly fresh.
On the way back we saw sea lions, an Australian Long Nose fur seal and some very inquisitive dolphins who played around our boat for a long time.
A perfect morning out on the beautiful bay - can highly recommend.
The woman opening oysters was amazing to watch, so fast. All in, a really good value experience.
Putting on waders and walking through rows of oysters was unique, and being able to eat oysters freshly collected from the ocean will stay engraved in my memory for a very long time!
Finally, the guide’s knowledge of the local oyster farming industry made this trip very interesting and educative.
The oysters were incredibly tasty—the best I've ever had.
To top it off, we saw seal lions and dolphins. Epic day! We highly recommend this experience!
Brilliant host
Wine bird in hand rose the best ever
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