Incat Crowther designs luxury cruise vessel
Incat Crowther has been commissioned to design and deliver a new boutique cruise vessel for a Tasmanian luxury wilderness expedition operator.
The 24.8 metre Odalisque III is currently being built by Richardson Devine Marine in Hobart and is scheduled for delivery to expedition operator, On Board, in early 2023.
Incat Crowther’s chief executive Brett Crowther explained the design had to deliver the right balance of aesthetics and technical features. “Not only did the design of Odalisque III need to provide guests with a luxurious experience, but On Board are acutely aware of the need to ensure their operations do not adversely impact the environment,” he said.
“The design of Odalisque III has achieved this by combining an environmentally-conscious technical design, with the features that guests expect in a world-class cruising experience, such as a seamless scenic wilderness flight.”
Powered by two Scania D13 076M 607kW engines, the aluminium-hulled Odalisque III can achieve top speeds of 25 knots. With room for 12 guests across seven cabins, all en suite, the vessel has three outdoor viewing decks, an open bridge and space for two tenders.
Pieter van der Woude, founder of On Board, said he wanted to give his guests the feeling of being in a ‘floating luxury wilderness lodge’. “Our guests expect the best, and Incat Crowther’s design delivers on this. I cannot wait to take guests into Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness on Odalisque III early next year,” he said.
