On Board News

Image: Bathurst Harbour by Lean Timms. On Board releases 2027-28 expedition schedule with Early Bird Offer: Save $1,800 per Cabin On Board has released its expedition schedule through to November…

The Diary of an Artist on On Board Inaugural Artist in Residence Program – by Harrison Bowe How could one say no to a long weekend in the southwest, as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….