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When the soft light of autumn kicks in, we know its time for annual Port Davey Photography Expedition Cruise In April each year, On Board hosts a very special experience in the southwest: a dedicated photography expedition. Guests onboard, with the support of our guides, set out to capture the dramatic scenery of Tasmania’s wild…

Deborah WACE is a Hobart-based art, fabric design and professional printmaking company creating luxurious, sophisticated and visually rich fabrics, fashion accessories, soft furnishings, wallpaper and limited-edition art On Board has partnered with Tasmanian artist Deborah Wace to use art to magnify and educate about threatened Tasmanian plants. Celebrating the uniqueness of Tasmanian plants and flowers,…

On Board’s highly anticipated new luxury expedition vessel was launched today Odalisque III’s launch ceremony celebrated Tasmania’s rich maritime history, World Heritage Wilderness Area and the talents of many Tasmanian artisans and suppliers involved in the boat’s design and build. The stylish 24-metre three-deck catamaran, catering for just 12 guests, is set to take luxury…

Ahead of the launch of our new expedition vessel tomorrow, take a first look at the luxe interiors The brand-new expedition catamaran is the third Odalisque that has been built and operated by the van der Woude family. The stylish 24-metre three-deck catamaran, catering for just 12 guests, is set to take luxury expedition cruising…

Just over a month to go until this luxury expedition vessel makes its way to Port Davey, Southwest Tasmania The vessel will be floated in the water in early January, with sea trials taking place not long after. As some of the soft furnishings go in, like carpets, benchtops, wall panelling and artwork, we’re starting…

New seaplane coming soon for Tasmania’s latest luxury wilderness cruise experience Guests will soon be able to depart Hobart’s waterfront and Cambridge aerodrome and touch down in style beside new Odalisque III in the remote south west. With expeditions departing from February 2023, the season of adventure just hit new heights. The Cessna Caravan Seaplane,…

Coming in 2023: 6x the volume, 6x the adventure & indulgence. The image above features a proud but tiny owner Pieter van der Woude set against the giant hull of the new vessel Odalisque III, which we estimate will be 6x the volume of existing vessel Odalisque II. To give a sense of the scale,…

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…

We’re thrilled to share two huge pieces of news: Our new name and brand: On Board – Tasmanian Expedition Cruises A brand new vessel under construction To give you the inside scoop, we sat down with our founder and skipper Pieter van der Woude for a Q&A. Piet told us everything we need to know…