Flew into Tasmania just to go to MONA so I took a taxi from the Hobart airport to the MONA ferry and took that to the museum! I was on one of the earliest ferries of the day so I appreciated there being some breakfast snack and beverage options (I got convinced to get a morning beer anyway though LOL). The ferry was very nicely decorated and was a great refreshing ride over to MONA! read more

MONA Ferry - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

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We walked to the Brook Pier & purchased round trip ferry tickets & museum tickets as well. We went downstairs to cue for the :25 ride. We sat in the back & enjoyed the scenic ride. Our round trip rides were quick & comfortable with clean bathrooms & a bar. For an extra &25 we could have gone posh class with more luxurious seating, snacks & drinks. But, really it's such a quick & comfortable ride in sheep class. We learned these attractive ferries are made in Tasmania & shipped around the world. read more

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The ferry is a fun way to get to Mona and we enjoyed the refreshments on the way. Although all staff were delightful, the ticketing arrangements drove us nuts, so one star off an otherwise perfect experience. read more

There are a few ways to get to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Berriedale. If you have a car, you can drive there. There are also a couple buses that can bring you to the museum. But the easiest and most luxurious way to get there is to take the MONA Ferry. The standard pricing for an one way or return trip is the same as taking the bus, but the ferry is slightly faster and you get to enjoy the view of the Derwent River along the way. If you want to make your trip even more memorable, you can opt for a seat in the Posh Pit which is basically a first class boat ride to the museum. I read the previous Yelp reviews about the Posh Pit, so I decided to splurge a little and pay the extra $30 for it. What sold it for me was that I got a free winery tour at Moorilla Winery next to the MONA as part of the package. The ferry leaves from Brooke Street Pier in Hobart. Purchase tickets upstairs and when it is close to your ferry board time, head downstairs to the entrance of the ferry. The Posh Pit is located to the left as it is a lounge at the front the boat. The Posh Pit has an array of seating options. I decided to take a seat at one of the comfy chairs on the left. Once the boat starts moving, feel free to head outside to the private deck to take a glance at the Derwent River. It was a little chilly and windy, but I was able to take a bunch of beautiful shots of the water. In addition to the seating and private deck amenities, the Posh Pit offers up complimentary beverages and a couple servings of canapes for the ride. The beverage options includes a selection of beer, cider and wine to choose from. The wine of which comes from Moorilla Winery. To get my money's worth, I went a little overboard on the wine as I downed a few glasses of the sparkling riesling. But seeing I was going to a museum of weird art, I thought it seemed fitting. I did limit myself on the trip back to some local cider from Lost Pippin, which was very refreshing. As for the canapes, they served three pieces of savory canapes on my way to the museum and three pieces of sweet canapes on the return to Hobart. The staff didn't say what the canapes were, so it was a bit of a game to figure out the flavors in these small bites. The savory seemed to consist of smoked salmon, tomato pesto and an apple chip with walnut, jam and creamy cheese. The sweet canapes were all cake bites. One had cream and fruit, another had chocolate macadamia and the last seemed to be a raspberry cheesecake. Choosing between the two, I liked the savory over the sweet as the flavors were a bit more interesting. If you are heading to visit the MONA, I absolutely recommend taking the ferry over driving or taking the bus. The views of the Derwent River make the ride worth it. And if you want to splurge a little, by all means give the Posh Pit a try. Especially if you are visiting Tasmania for the first time and don't live in Australia. read more

A fun add-on to the MONA experience, the ferry also drops you in a very convenient spot in town. There are indeed sheep to sit on, and some other weird quirks that fit with the overall MONA aesthetic. If I had a car, I'd still drive there, but since I didn't, this was a fine way to close out the day. I would use this space to note that the bus from the airport was a bit of a nightmare and ran an hour late without informing us what was happening. Something to consider if you're wanting to do-as I did-a straight trip from the airport, a day at the museum, and a ferry trip into town for accommodation at the day's end. read more

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My friends and I paid extra to sit in the "Posh Pit" going to and returning from MONA. The ferry itself is a large, "hydrofoil" type craft that is camouflage colored. It was a very smooth, fast ride. Service in the Posh Pit was excellent. Free soft drinks, beer and wine. They also served canapes going to the museum and hors d'oeuvres returning. My only criticism is that the narrator had a very strong Australian accent, which would have been ok, but he narrated so fast that I had difficulty understanding him. My Australian host agreed he was difficult to understand. Although posh, I'm not sure the Posh Pit is worth the extra money. The trip is relatively short so has not to make it seem worth it - somewhat like paying for a first class ticket on a one hour flight. read more

Yep, it's true. This is the most glamorous way to travel to MONA--and the easiest way, if you're visiting from out of town and staying in the city. Not only is the MONA ROMA a convenient trip for the arty traveller, it's also a really stunning way to see the river Derwent and some of the sights to and from the museum. Time your journey well and you'll have a sunset ride home that's nothing short of stunning. Go ahead, splurge for the posh pit. Book ahead if possible, as during peak periods you may miss out or be forced to wait around for a later pickup time, or worse yet--catch the MONA ROMA bus instead. How dull. And don't worry too much about printing off your tickets if you're an iPhone user--they're happy to accept screen-displayed tickets too. read more

A ferry taking you to a place as incredible as MONA is going to be in trouble if it isn't good, but these guys are killing it. Their heir little cafe/bar was very well stocked. Quiches, bagels, cakes, sandwiches, plus a well stocked bar. Selling pretty wonderful tassie booze, they offered multiple options for wine, cider and beer which included two taps. The stand out for me was the artwork that covered the MONA ROMA vessel. Graffiti covered most of the internal walls and set the scene for beautiful and confronting art that lay ahead at MONA. $20 a head return or $50 if you sat in the fancy cabin (which includes booze and canapés), the 25 minute trip was totally worth it. read more

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Since we were on a once in a lifetime adventure in Tasmania, we decided on taking the Posh Pit to MONA. AUD $50 includes ferry back and forth from the MONA, appetizers, desserts, & beverages (Morilla wine, Moo Brew, coffee, water, etc etc) as well as the ferry back and forth. Since the ferry is $20, you're basically paying $30 for the food and wine and the "poshness" of riding in the Posh Pit. Totally thought it was worth it since we had two drinks both ways. Canapes were yum. Don't like dessert so can't comment on them except they were too sweet as are all desserts. Had the Morilla Pinot Noir..think it was the Praxis since that's the $10/glass one. Oh, no Moo Brew Dark but there was Moo Brew Pale Ale and the Moo Brew Pilsner. Had the Moo Brew Pale Ale which was yums. Ride to museum is about 30 minutes. Best way to travel! read more

MONA Ferry - Canapes on the way to MONA in Posh Pit! - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

The MONA ferry was made locally and started running March, 2013. The captain has many more interesting facts to share on the voyage to MONA! You can get coffee and small snacks on board for your trip over; and beer, wine and a cheese plate to toast your MONA adventure on the return journey. If you're planning on visiting MONA, I recommend travelling on MONA Roma. read more

MONA Ferry - Meet Trevor - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

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After much deliberation, we took the Posh Pit to MONA and were quite happy that we did. The extra $30 cost per person gives you a flexible ticket in the first class section on the ferry including a small selection of canapés (4 per person, savory on the way to MONA and sweet on the way back to Hobart) plus unlimited beer, wine or soft drinks. There are other alcoholic drinks available, at charge. If you could manage 2 drinks in 30 minutes, it is worth the extra cost. I called in advance to ask about dietary requirements and they were happy to comply. read more

MONA Ferry - Sweet canapés - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Very efficient and well run ferry between Hobart to Roma museum. Comfortable 20 minute ride and the food selection is limited to cookies and nuts. The trip up the captain gave a good explanation of the sites and history. read more

This is the BEST way to start the MONA experience. Great commentary from the captain, an informative spiel along the way. The Posh Pit is so worth it - free flow wine and sparkling from Morilla Estate, plus snacks. At the time of booking I was offered the chance to join a tasting experience at Morilla, which was a great way to finish the day. read more

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Wow. Trip of a lifetime to Tasmania, one day in Hobart, one chance to do MONA, only one way to go about it - Posh Pit on the ferry, right? After half an hour of trying to convince my partner of the benefits in splurging the extra $30 for the best ticket, fuelling us with my enthusiasm and belief that this really is the best thing in Hobart so say EVERYBODY - I finally managed to get him enthusiastic about it. Sadly, we were embarrassingly shut down at the ticket desk when told there was 'no ferry today', the iconic MONA ferry had broken down and we could only take a random coach out to the gallery and return on a small ferry not actually affiliated with MONA. Same price as standard, nothing more than a sorry but deal with it. I'm open minded enough to accept that these things sometimes happen, but I am also smart enough to know that regularly serviced machinery doesn't just break down. A real disappointment and inconvenience for us today - something so highly recommended by friends, family, colleagues and the entire bloody internet was made unavailable to us because of a teams irresponsibility. Fingers crossed the MONA itself will be worth this sad little bus ride. read more

MONA Ferry - A bus. - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

A great way to see Hobart from the sea while enjoying a historic explanation of the area. We saw birds that from a distance looked like penguins, but were actually something else. The price wasn't too much for the amazing views and relaxing journey to and from the Mona. read more

MONA Ferry - View from the Mona fairy - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Look you can take local buses for a fraction of the ferry. Taking the MONA ferry is not about time - the land-based options you have are also pretty quick. Taking this thing is about getting ready for MONA. You're out on the water. If it's a lovely day you can be out on the deck - but be cautioned - there's a strong wind. There are some snacks on board if you are feeling peckish. But it's a comfortable short 30-minute ride to one of the coolest museums Down Under. If the economic part of you can only splurge a little just take it one way and take a bus or share a cab back. read more

Alright, if you're planning on going to MONA, you MUST take the ferry. We took advice from other yelp reviews and decided to go with the posh pit option. The canapes were probably just okayish, but we had 2 drinks either way, and you get to sit in the nicest area at the front of the boat. Just a fun thing to splurge not much money on to feel a little bit fancy... read more

We rode in the Posh Pit on our way to MONA. So glad we did. As soon as we got on board they gave us a glass of bubbles. We went straight outside and stood on the deck. It was lovely until the boat picked up speed (it was in May, so freezing!). After a while we went inside and enjoyed another drink with our canapés. There was a delicious little stuffed potato skin, a crisp dehydrated apple cracker with some goats cheese and walnut and a toast with some pesto, cheese and tomato. On the return trip we had a taste of petite desserts - also delicious. Highly recommend MONA and the Posh Pit! read more

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Easy to find and conveniently timed for a day at the MONA, the MONA Roma ferry is a fun and fast catamaran service... with snacks! Hint: watch for sea spray in the outside sections, that cow gets very wet on the way there and the sheep get drenched on the way back - good thing wool is naturally waterproof :) We didn't take the 'Posh Pit' VIP section and to be honest it didn't look like it was worth it. read more

The food on the ferry is awesome! Glad I didn't eat first, so that I could get the Moroccan lamb sausage roll, yum! The ferry has camo paint - reckon its part of a secret Tasmanian Defence plan. To take over Melbourne maybe? Thing is, we are on board :-) Awesome experience! read more

MONA Ferry - Moroccan lamb sausage roll - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Perfect way to travel to MONA. It was quiet when we went and could sit anywhere, including the sheep statues on the back deck. Options also included the 'posh pit' which includes wine and canapés but we decided to sit on the back deck and enjoy a couple of bevvies instead. Definitely travel by water! It also means you can enjoy a few cocktails at the bar in the bottom of the museum (a highlight). read more

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We were so happy choosing the Posh Pit for our ferry ride to Mona. We had plenty of seating, selection of newspapers and a glass of champagne in hand as we left the wharf. Along with great views a tasting platter for 2. This was made up of the most delicious and well presented canapés we've had. I could only hope that each one is made as a main dish in future. The chef (Jake?) explained he was given the opportunity to produce his own take on the menu and happily credited the whole team for it. Well done to all of them. Definitely doing that again if we get the opportunity. The sweet platter on the way back wasn't so impressive, no matter, another champagne made up for it. read more

MONA Ferry - Greatest mini meals ever! - Water Taxis Near Me - Hobart, TAS

Great way to access this must see museum! Highly recommend paying the extra for the Posh Pit.

My husband and I thought we would go to Mona and I decided to shout my husband the Posh Pit on the ferry. The trip over was great excellent service but not enough food for what you have paid. The trip back was quick and we had no service no food and the girl service spilt a bottle of champagne over my husband. There was no apology no nothing and you can not even make a complaint to anyone about it. I will not be going to Mona ever again. Extremely Disappointed. read more