On Board - At a Glance

“This is Tasmania showcasing the best of what it does, from this untamed wilderness to great wines, from leading-edge marine technology to nightly feasts of lobster.” John Borthwick, The Weekend Australian

On Board's signature five-day experience is to Port Davey, a vast, fragile and spectacular harbour in Southwest Tasmania, inaccessible by road. A protected marine reserve, national park and UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, brushed by the westerly winds of the Roaring Forties, it is one of the world’s last places of raw, untamed beauty.

The Tasmanian-owned family-operated experience begins and ends in Hobart with a 40-minute scenic seaplane transfer to the floating lodge in the wilderness.  The flight sets the scene for an epic adventure to come with bird’s-eye views over wild green valleys and wave-battered coastlines.

Once in the Southwest National Park, guests spend their days adventuring across the calm, reflective waters of Bathurst Harbour and its surrounding ancient rainforests, buttongrass plains, and quartzite mountain peaks. Beyond Port Davey’s entrance, explore the untracked sands of wild Southern Ocean beaches and the islands that protect the harbour, the last land contact between Tasmania and Antarctica. Along the way, spy rare and endangered wildlife, and learn of Tasmania’s Aboriginal people at a significant cultural living site.

Back on board, the reward for the day’s adventure includes a feast of Tasmania’s finest seafood, wines, and whiskies under a thousand stars. Lodgings feature all the soft luxuries, with expansive, ever-changing views of untouched waterways, peaks and forests through large windows.

From December to May, Odalisque III is based in Port Davey, Southwest Tasmania.

Experiences in this region include:

• Port Davey Escape: On Board’s signature experience explores the wilds of a remote harbour in Southwest Tasmania over five to seven days.
• South Coast Cruise: A five-day voyage between Hobart and Port Davey along Tasmania’s untouched south coast.
• Port Davey Escape Wild Walks: Take on iconic walking tracks in Southwest Tasmania as part of a special five-day expedition cruise.
• Port Davey Escape Photography Expedition: An annual floating photography workshop set in the captivating landscapes of Port Davey.

From June to November, the vessel operates between Hobart and Tasmania’s east coast.

Experiences in this region include:

• East Coast Expedition: A five-day expedition from Hobart to Freycinet National Park via Maria Island wildlife sanctuary and the Tasman Peninsula.

Exclusive charters are available all year round.

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Website: https://onboardexpeditions.com.au/