On Board

Luxury expedition cruises to Tasmania’s wildest corners, from Southwest National Park to Freycinet Jump on board for the adventure of a lifetime.

Step On Board for an expedition like no other

On Board’s expedition cruises venture into Tasmania’s wildest corners. Explore remote lands where mountains rise from the deep, towering sea cliffs meet wild Southern Ocean and isolated islands hide pristine beaches. Experiences include:
+ 4-night or 6-night Port Davey Escape
+ East Coast Expedition
+ South Coast Cruise
+ Port Davey Photography Expedi

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+ Exclusive Charters
+ Floating Functions & Events

Tasmanian owned and operated since 1998, we know these waters intimately.

04/08/2025

Our itineraries are guided by wind and weather, time and tide. Today, we’re up with the sun for a dawn wilderness escapade.
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29/07/2025

The Breaksea Islands Tender Excursion is always a highlight for our guests - and especially for skipper Piet, who loves navigating his tinny through the rolling swell. On a wild and wooly day like this, the islands and their rocky crevices, sprayed with sea water, are truly something to behold.

23/07/2025

Guide Peter Marmion loves telling a yarn or three at the site of Win and Clyde Clayton’s home in Bathurst Harbour. A cosy refuge from the elements, this sheltered shack and its precious treasures are gateway into a time gone by.
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16/07/2025

Rooftop dining starring surf & turf Tassie style: Tasmanian rock lobster atop Cape Grim beef 🤤 Served al fresco in the middle of a glassy Bathurst Harbour. Thanks for whipping up lunch today, chef Rhys Hannan from
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06/07/2025

Swapping naturescapes for cityscapes, and the wild Southwest for the (relatively) bustling metropolis of Hobart. Between now and December 1st (when our Southwest Season starts again), find expedition vessel Odalisque III docked on Hobart’s waterfront, cruising on the Derwent River for private day charters, or perhaps between Maria Island and Freycinet on East Coast Expeditions 👋🏼 It’s nice to be home!

24/06/2025

On Board's skipper Pieter was interviewed by Tourism Tasmania for Discover Tasmania's Travelling Mindfully Series. The series tells the stories behind the tourism innovators helping make a positive difference to our unique island. Having a meaningful positive impact on the precious wilderness areas that On Board has the privilege to showcase is fundamental to our operation.

Sustainability is at the core of the On Board experience. The crew (a chef, a guide, a skipper and two hosts) harvest rainwater from the vessel’s roof to use during the expedition. Excess energy is pumped into batteries to store for more rainwater collection. On Board’s expert guides are made familiar with biosecurity to protect the fragile environment and guests can contribute to citizen science projects during the voyage.

“We are in a very remote, precious landscape; one of the most precious and remote landscapes on the planet,” Pieter says. “And it's a whole UNESCO heritage area; one of the largest in the world.

“We take delight in sharing the hidden world with our guests.”

We encourage you to watch and read the series, to learn more about travelling mindfully in Tasmania. The link to the Tasmania's Waterways episode has been posted in the comments below.

10/06/2025

What lies beneath? In the tannin-stained waters of Port Davey, sea pens and feather-like sea whips drift in filtered light — delicate, ancient, and rarely seen. Watch this short video (link posted below) courtesy of Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, to glimpse the rare underwater world behind our creative heart.

These quiet wonders haven’t just inspired awe; they’ve shaped the feel of Odalisque III. From the organic lines on her hull to the carved huon pine framing your morning cuppa, the influence of the underwater world is subtle, storied, and unmistakably Tasmanian. It’s design the On Board way: shaped by place, guided by nature, and committed to preserving the wild.

Image 1, Ideas Banq. Images 2-4, Lean Timms.

23/04/2025

Blue skies & sunshine guiding us past the rugged Ironbound Range & Precipitous Bluff - two icons of Discover Tasmania's wild southwest - as Odalisque III makes her way back to the big smoke.

Affectionately known as "PB" among bushwalkers, Precipitous Bluff towers dramatically above the southern coastline. A formidable sight on foot, and majestic when admired from the comfort of the vessel👌🏼

📷from the helm, courtesy of skipper Pieter, on the return leg of our South Coast Cruise.

20/04/2025

Happy Easter from the wilds of southwest Tassie! Spot the sea cave? Looks remarkably like a natural map of Discover Tasmania—nature showing off again 💚

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31/03/2025

Admiring the playful elegance of dolphins, one of many heart-stirring moments on expedition last week 🐬

📷 A moment frozen in time, courtesy of our chef-turned-photographer, Toby!

30/03/2025

Sky-high and spellbound. The Western Arthur Range in afternoon light, seen from your seaplane transfer from Hobart to ’s southwest wilderness—an unforgettable start to your On Board expedition.

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07/02/2025

While our expedition vessel may not be wooden, we still love to celebrate Tasmania’s rich maritime culture and history at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
Pieter and Alice (and baby Monty) can be found at On Board’s festival stall in Princes Wharf No. 1 on the Hobart Waterfront. Past and future guests, come say hello, we’d love to see you.

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Hobart Town, TAS
7000

Website

http://onboardexpeditions.com.au/

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