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On Board Marks 10 years with Port Davey Expedition Giveaway

10 Years Sharing Southwest Tasmania On Board, a Tasmanian-owned expedition company and member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a four-night Port Davey Escape expedition…

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On Board named in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

On Board, one of Tasmania’s newest luxury wilderness experiences, has been recognised on the global stage, featured in TIME’s annual list of the World’s Greatest Places for 2026.   TIME’s…

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On Board unveils 2-Night Port Davey Highlights expedition

Two star-studded nights. Three adventure-filled days. Tasmania at its wildest. On Board, a proud member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, has launched a new two-night Port Davey Highlights expedition, giving…

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In the Media: Forbes

Wilderness Travel: Exploring Off The Grid In Tasmania Rona Berg explores the Tasmanian Wilderness World-Heritage  Area with On Board on a 4-night Port Davey Escape. These are her tales of…

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In the Media: Travel+Leisure

A Travel+Leisure feature captures the raw beauty and rugged sophistication of life aboard Odalisque III in Tasmania’s remote southwest. We’re delighted to be featured in Travel+Leisure where writer Justin Meneguzzi…

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Reflections on a Wild and Wonderful 25/26 Port Davey Season

To those dreaming of your next wild and wonderful escape As we ease into Tasmania’s quieter, more contemplative months, the On Board team is taking a well-earned break before our…

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In the Media: Traveller in The Age & Sydney Morning Herald

You’re more likely to spot a dolphin or a devil than another traveller in the faraway Southwest Wilderness, writes Jim Darby In April 2024, On Board hosted journalist Jim Darby…

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In the Media: Mindfood

A lap of luxury A seaplane transports guests to splendid comfort afloat in Tasmania’s wild far south-west, then up and across to an exclusive lodge on the island’s east coast….

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2023 Australian Tourism Awards Winner

Gold for On Board at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards Privilege of place at the very highest standard has been recognised with On Board’s win at the recent Qantas Australian…

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In the Media: Australian Financial Review

In December 2023, On Board hosted journalist Jo Bainbridge on a special Coast-to-Coast Luxury expedition, the first departure on a select series of expeditions combining three nights of expedition cruising…

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On Board finalist in Australian Tourism Awards 2023

On Board is representing Tasmania at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards As the winner of the New Business category at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards in November 2023, On Board will…

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On Board wins gold at 2023 Tasmanian Tourism Awards

On Board has won gold for The Gustav Weindorfer Award for Best New Tourism Business at the premier 2023 Tasmanian Tourism Awards The awards are designed to recognise innovation, excellence…

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Luxury Lodges of Australia Welcomes On Board Tasmania’s Exclusive Expedition Cruise

Purpose-built for exploring Tasmania’s wild and remote frontiers, Odalisque III by On Board is welcomed as the latest member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection Luxury Lodges of Australia…

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In the Media: Qantas Travel Insider

In May 2023, On Board hosted photographer Lean Timms and journalist Faith Campbell on a 4-night Port Davey Escape expedition cruise in the wildly remote, wildly beautiful Southwest Tasmania for…

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On Board Partners with Saffire Freycinet in New Coast-to-Coast Luxury Tasmanian Adventure

Tasmania’s leading luxury lodge Saffire Freycinet has partnered with luxury expedition cruise operator On Board in a select series of exclusive expeditions – Coast to Coast Luxury – combining small…

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Seaplane takes luxury expedition cruise to new heights

New Cessna Caravan seaplane to provide scenic city-to-wilderness transfers for On Board guests On Board is celebrating the arrival of a new seaplane for Tasmania’s latest luxury wilderness cruise experience….

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Highlights Photography Cruise 2023

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…

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On Board Expeditions partners with Tasmanian Botanical Artist Deborah WACE

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…

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