Port Davey Escape - 6 Nights
LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND, FOR SEVEN EXQUISITE DAYS.
This 6-night expedition cruise will totally immerse you into the pristine coastal wilderness of Tasmania’s remote south west. This World Heritage-listed wilderness area is inaccessible by road and only experienced by a privileged few each year. Expeditions are based from a ‘floating boutique hotel’, the Odalisque, a brand-new custom-built vessel with just six cabins. Guests are entertained by an all-star crew, including skipper, host, chef & guide. Our specialist chefs (borrowed from Hobart’s top restaurants) provide top-notch Tasmanian fare, all paired with fine Tasmanian wine.
Our hand-picked expert guides (with years of experience in the area) double as personal walking encyclopaedias. Daily shore excursions, tailored to your interests, will see you totally immersed in the wilderness. It’s all about “getting your feet wet” (as skipper & founder Pieter van der Woude regularly says).
During your unforgettable time with us, you’ll explore narrow winding waterways lined with Huon pine, hike to mountain-top vantage points where it feels like you can see over the edge of the world, picnic on remote beaches and soak up the serene views from the Odalisque’s deck as you cruise past sea caves, blowholes and rocky islets. Over this extended period, there’s increased opportunity to unlock wild places accessed only on particular wind or tide.
Highlights
• Explore a World Heritage-listed wilderness area inaccessible by road and only experienced by a privileged few each year
• See the calm, reflective waters of Bathurst Harbour, ringed by tannin-stained tributaries, quartzite peaks, ancient rainforests and buttongrass plains
• Cruise the impossibly rocky coastline of Port Davey, protected by wave-battered islands and harbouring isolated beaches kissed by the wild Southern Ocean
• Head into the wilds each day on tender and shore excursions led by local experts – then retire to the lavish comforts of a floating boutique lodge complete with fine Tasmanian fare and wine
This 6-night expedition cruise will totally immerse you into the pristine coastal wilderness of Tasmania’s remote south west. This World Heritage-listed wilderness area is inaccessible by road and only experienced by a privileged few each year. Expeditions are based from a ‘floating boutique hotel’, the Odalisque, a brand-new custom-built vessel with just six cabins. Guests are entertained by an all-star crew, including skipper, host, chef & guide. Our specialist chefs (borrowed from Hobart’s top restaurants) provide top-notch Tasmanian fare, all paired with fine Tasmanian wine. Our hand-picked expert guides (with years of experience in the area) double as personal walking encyclopaedias. Daily shore excursions, tailored to your interests, will see you totally immersed in the wilderness. It’s all about “getting your feet wet” (as skipper & founder Pieter van der Woude regularly says). During your unforgettable time with us, you’ll explore narrow winding waterways lined with Huon pine, hike to mountain-top vantage points where it feels like you can see over the edge of the world, picnic on remote beaches and soak up the serene views from the Odalisque’s deck as you cruise past sea caves, blowholes and rocky islets. Over this extended period, there’s increased opportunity to unlock wild places accessed only on particular wind or tide.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Coastal Cabin
Southwest Suite
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Coastal Cabin
Southwest Suite
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Coastal Cabin
Southwest Suite
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Coastal Cabin
Southwest Suite
Vessel Type: Catamaran
Length: 24 metres
Passenger Capacity: 12
Built: 2022
Brand-New Expedition Catamaran
Purpose-built in 2022 for an intimate wilderness experience in Tasmanian waters, the vessel houses just 12 guests in its six stylish cabins. Aboard there are two spacious guest lounges, three outdoor viewing decks and an open bridge – all with magnificent water aspects. Go beyond your comfort zone without giving up your creature comforts, on Odalisque III.
Tender Vessels
Daily tender excursions are made aboard our two tenders – 15ft aluminum dinghies which we affectionately call ‘tinnies’. These twin tinnies are versatile, safe and fast vessels. They’re well suited to handling the weather conditions of Tasmanian waters, which can change quickly, and have comfortable, stable seating. These tenders are ideal for exploring rocky inlets and sea caves, due to their maneuverability and easy handling.
Our tinnies were built to handle the best (and worst) of Tasmania’s wind, rain and waves. So that our guests too can head out whatever the weather, On Board provides weatherproof rain ponchos for all tender excursions.
Inclusions
• Daily guided walks, shore excursions & wilderness cruises by tender
• Tailored itinerary including walking, historic sites, birdwatching, photography, beachcombing...
• Luxury accommodation onboard expedition-vessel Odalisque III
• Expert local crew including interpretive guide, skipper, host and chef
• Return scenic flights from Hobart to the southwest wilderness via seaplane
• All meals featuring gourmet Tasmanian produce
• A curated range of local wine, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• National Park entrance fees
• Weatherproof rain poncho for tender excursions
• Daily guided walks and tender excursions
• Tailored itinerary including walking, historic sites, birdwatching, photography, beachcombing...
• Intimate wilderness experience and accommodation onboard boutique-cruiser Odalisque
• Interpretive guide, expert skipper, host and chef
• All meals featuring gourmet Tasmanian produce
• Selection of fine Tasmanian wine and local boutique beer
• National Park entrance fees
• Weatherproof rain poncho for tender excursions
• Return flights from Hobart to the south west
Exclusions
• Travel insurance;
• Pre- and post-departure travel arrangements, including accommodation and transport to the collection point and from the return point designated by On Board;
• Any expenses not defined as an inclusion in the pricing including tips, personal clothing, medical expenses, items of a personal nature and emergency evacuations (air or sea, including emergency evacuation aboard the vessel Odalisque)
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