OUR BOATS & BUSES

In 2013, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys introduced three brand-new 11.3m Naiad specialised vessels which are based in Hobart and used for Iron Pot Cruises and Tasmanian Seafood Seduction.

Each vessel has 12 leather seats and can take a maximum of 20 passengers. 

These vessels have been designed by Robert Pennicott in conjunction with Kirby Marine (Western Australia) and Naiad (New Zealand). They feature a unique design with a spacious enclosed cabin, luxury leather seats, a toilet and large awning windows that allow guests to immerse themselves in their surroundings.  

Steps fold down from the bow, allowing guests to step off onto remote beaches. At the back of the boat, there's a kitchen area where we prepare the gourmet seafood experience for Tasmanian Seafood Seduction. You are welcome to move freely throughout the boat during the voyage - great for photo opportunities!

The Blade was specifically designed for Australia's premier walking experience the Three Capes Track. 

Launched in 2015, this 11.8 metre Catamaran has been designed locally by Fred Barrett and built in Hobart by Paul Harvey of Alufab Marine & Fabrication. The vessel is powered by four 250 horsepower Yamaha outboards and seating for up to 30 walkers.

The Blade has great vantage points for photos. At the bow of the boat a ramp folds down and allows walkers to step off onto Denman’s Cove and take the first steps of their Three Capes Track experience. 

Our vessel Schouten Passage II is a Tasmanian built, 150 seat 24m catamaran ideal for exploring the east coast of Tasmania with Wineglass Bay Cruises. The spacious enclosed vessel contains comfortable seating across two fully air conditioned lounge areas - The Vista Lounge and The Sky Lounge.

The Vista Lounge offers floor to ceiling windows for optimum viewing from the comfort of your seat, complemented by spacious outdoor decks so you can immerse yourself in the experience. It offers a licensed bar and cafe serving local beverages, hot drinks and treats for purchase.  The Vista Lounge has three rest rooms, with one fully accessible. 

The Sky Lounge is on the upper deck of Schouten Passage II. The adults only lounge with banquette style seating for up to 30 passengers provides an intimate experience, with direct access to the Captains bridge and private viewing deck.

Southern Edge is a 12m catamaran designed by Denis Walsh and built in Hobart by Paul Harvey of Alufab Marine & Fabrication. Southern Edge is powered by four 250 horsepower Yamaha outboards and seats 26 guests in the comfort of an enclosed cabin. 

We are now using Southern Edge to deliver our Freycinet Aqua Express service, launched in November 2024. 

At the bow of the boat a ramp folds down and allows walkers to step off onto the beaches of Hazards, Cooks and Schouten Island.  

Frecyinet Explorer is a 17m catamaran, locally built in Tasmania by Alufab Marine & Fabrication.  The state-of-the-art vessel is powered by 4x 425hp Yamaha outboards. Its cabin has leather seats for up to 50 passengers, full walk around capacity, front and rear decks, and an onboard toilet.  Freycinet Explorer was completed in 2020 and is the newest vessel in our fleet.