4-Day Cruise Expedition of Southwest Tasmania's World Heritage from Hobart

Summary

Escape to Port Davey is a multi-day tailored adventure cruise which takes you deep into the pristine coastal wilderness of Tasmania’s remote Southwest. Your journey begins with a spectacular flight from Hobart to Melaleuca. Upon landing, crew will take you by tender through the mirrored waters of the inlet to your floating home, the base from which you will explore the untouched South West. Expeditions are based from a ‘boutique floating hotel’, the Odalisque, a custom-built twenty-metre vessel equipped with hot showers and soft beds. Guests are entertained by an all-star crew, including skipper, chef & guide. Our guest chefs (borrowed from Hobart’s best restaurants) provide top-notch, modern Tasmanian fare, all paired with fine Tasmanian wine. Our hand-picked expert guides (with years of experience in the area) will double as your 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 Tasmanian skipper & owner Pieter van der Woude regularly says). During your four unforgettable days with us, you’ll explore narrow winding waterways lined with Huon pine by jet boat, 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, rock arches, blowholes and rocky islets.  You could be one of the very few to witness the islands of Maatsuyker, cruise the Davey River gorge, wander the buttongrass moorlands or beachcomb the white sandy beaches of Mainwaring Inlet, Giblin River, The Shank and Low Rocky Point. Our expedition cruise vessel is designed for your comfort and safety, purpose-built by Tasmanian owner and operator for this Southwest experience. Offering small group touring at its best, Odalisque has three private cabins, a comfortable entertaining and dining area and a spacious outside deck.

Tour info

Duration
4 days
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Why take this tour?

Explore Southwest Tasmania’s World Heritage Area on an all-inclusive expedition cruise. Ashore and afloat, discover this pristine wilderness on daily guided excursions lead by people who know this wilderness intimately. Offering tailored itineraries, accommodation aboard a boutique floating hotel and gourmet fare prepared by guest chefs, it’s perfect for those eager for adventure, but not so keen on roughing it.

What’s included?

  • Return flights from Hobart to Bathurst Harbour

  • 3 nights accommodation aboard Odalisque

  • Expert skipper, interpretive guide and guest chef

  • Menu featuring gourmet Tasmanian produce

  • Fine Tasmanian wine and local boutique beer

  • Tailored itineraries – jet boat excursions, walking, birdwatching, photography, beachcombing

  • Travel & medical insurance

  • Extra fuel levies (for charters where opportunities arise and the vessel travels a further distance)

  • Specialised activities, such as diving and kayaking

  • Emergency evacuation or emergency search charges

  • Additional beer, wine and spirits purchased from our onboard bar

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Tasmanian Boat Charters

About operator:

Entertain large groups onboard MV Odalisque with a tailored Day Charter cruising the Derwent River or treat yourself to an overnight adventure and explore Tasmania’s breathtaking coastlines. Embark on a 3, 5 or 7 day all-inclusive ecotourism expedition into Bathurst Harbour, Port Davey in Tasmania's Southwest World Heritage Area, travelling by air to your floating comfortable home, Odalisque.

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