Experience the wild beauty of
Tasmania's West Coast
aboard the Red Boat
Glide across mirror-still waters into the heart of ancient, UNESCO-protected rainforests.
Guided by the West Coast family who have called these waters home since 1887.
Locally Built in Tasmania
5th-Generation Family Owned
4 Open Viewing Decks
Fresh Local Gourmet Produce
Tasmanian Wines
Born on These Waters (1887)
When pioneer Charles Grining settled here over 135 years ago, his family began handcrafting the legendary wooden punts that tamed these waterways.
Today, the 5th and 6th generation Grinings still operate the helm, welcoming you with genuine West Coast warmth.
Don’t Just Visit the
West Coast.
Be Welcomed Like Family.
There’s a rhythm to Tasmania’s wild West Coast that is only known to those who venture there.
It’s felt in the ocean mist at Hells Gates, it can be heard in the call of the sea birds over Macquarie Harbour, and it can be seen the reflections of the glass-calm dark waters of the Gordon River.
When you board Harbour Master II - affectionately known by locals and travelers as The Red Boat - you’re stepping aboard a living legacy.
Bespoke Tasmanian-Built Catamaran
Crafted right here in Tasmania by Hobart shipbuilders Richardson Devine Marine, our spacious 35-metre catamaran has been designed specifically for cruising through the delicate riverways of the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Luxuriously quiet, our boat delivers an exceptionally smooth passage.
Complete Freedom to Roam
With four spacious open-air decks, including the sweeping Captain's viewing bow, you have full freedom to wander outside, take photos, and breathe in the fresh wilderness air. You’ll have your own dedicated seat to return back to anytime throughout the cruise.
