Posts by Sam Graudins

The build of our new vessel, Odalisque III, has given us a great opportunity to further bring our operational sustainability to the highest possible standard. Our innovative vessel-based experience has been purposely designed to have a low impact on the environment and avoid the need for a land-based footprint. We have some great initiatives in…

Alexis Buxton-Collins recently joined us on an East Coast Expedition from Hobart to Coles Bay. With a story published in Australian Traveller Magazine, Alexis has told of “regular flourishes of luxury”, “our own private universe”, and “million-dollar views all to ourselves”. A great insight into what happens On Board… read the full article here as featured in…

One of top things to do in Southwest Tasmania is to explore the sea caves lining this remote coastline. These incredible natural attractions are a real highlight for our guests on a wilderness cruise through Port Davey. Our guests are able to visit these caves on a short tender excursion from the mother ship Odalisque.…

Former policeman and abalone diver Pieter van der Woude has a passion for sharing Tasmania’s Southwest Wilderness. So much so that he launched his own cruise expedition operation – On Board (formerly known as Tasmanian Boat Charters) – to share this special part of Tasmania with others. The remote corner of Tasmania that we’re referring…

An amazing 6-page feature story in September’s edition of Afloat Magazine covers in detail  the highlights of discovering the wilderness of Port Davey with On Board (formerly Tasmanian Boat Charters). From catching fresh seafood to strolling along remote beaches, from wild weather to Wiki-Pete, from discovering the history & geography of the area to simply…

The latest article from Don Knowler in TasWeekend Magazine tells the story of one little bird who has all the odds stacked against them. The orange-bellied parrot is one of the most endangered wild birds on Earth. It breeds at only one known place – amid the button grass at Melaleuca, in the state’s southwest…

While this boating and hiking adventure traverses the wilds of Tasmania, it’s done in gourmet style.” This visually stunning article on our Port Davey cruise expeditions was written and photographed by Mark Daffey. Read the full article here. 

Brain need some mind food? Let your imagination run away with us to Port Davey by reading this beautiful article by Journalist Anabel Dean. “Unlocking the secrets of this profound and prehistoric landscape is not only the task of our expert guide. We also have the keen eye of Pieter van der Woude, the skipper…

Our exspeditions into Tasmania’s pristine Southwest were recently featured in The Australian. Matthew Denholm writes of spectacular scenery, fine Tasmanian fare and an immediate sense of wilderness. “Itineraries are fluid, moulded by wind and weather, time and tide and the interests of clients. There are two distinctive worlds to explore – the calm, reflective and…