The award-winning Australian adventure cruise company, True North Adventure Cruises has recently launched its second vessel, True North II. The 36-metre adventure yacht underwent extensive refitting in Fremantle, Western Australia, and will now join True North on the Kimberley coast, providing guests with unparalleled access to spectacular coastal wilderness.
Craig Howson, True North’s founding director, said that no expense had been spared in ensuring that True North II meets the company’s exacting standards regarding onboard facility and comfort. Guests travelling on True North II can avail themselves of the same experiences offered on True North but at generally 25% fewer cabin prices. True North II has a capacity of 20 guests and features dedicated adventure boats and a ship’s helicopter, just like True North.
True North II’s sailing schedule will commence on April 5 and complement True North’s schedule in many instances. However, new itineraries include fishing and snorkelling at the Montebello Islands, viewing the solar eclipse at Ningaloo Reef, new 4- and 10-night adventures in the Kimberley, 13 nights on the Great Barrier Reef, and a 7-night itinerary ideally suited for charter that will feature Christmas and New Year in Sydney.
True North Adventure Cruises has won many awards for excellence, including state and national tourism awards, export awards, and consumer awards. True North and True North II is purpose-built to sail deep into the heart of the wilderness, visiting areas larger ships cannot access. Guests are privy to immersive excursions via onboard helicopters and dedicated adventure boats.
Exceptional food and wine are also at the heart of the True North experience. Modern Australian cuisine is supplemented with locally sourced ingredients and complemented by an outstanding selection of Western Australian wines. True North (36 guests) features comfort and style, including a panoramic dining saloon, a dedicated ship’s lounge, an alfresco bar, and an observation lounge. True North II features a more-intimate experience (20 guests) with a combined saloon/lounge.
Daily activities include scenic walks, fishing, snorkelling, diving, picnics, cultural events, and spectacular helicopter flights. Destinations include the Kimberley – a panorama of rugged mountains, spectacular gorges, and majestic waterfalls; the still-wild coast of Western Australia featuring the pristine beaches and islands of the south coast. The intriguing Abrolhos Islands, world-famous Ningaloo Reef, fishing paradise at the marvellous Montebello Islands and the stunning Rowley Shoals; Over the Top adventure from Darwin to Cairns; the breathtaking Raja Ampat; the whale sharks of Cenderawasih Bay; the mighty Sepik River and the un-spoilt islands of Papua New Guinea; mysterious Bougainville Island; beautiful Sydney Harbour, and; a seafood safari featuring Kangaroo Island and the picturesque Eyre Peninsula.
True North Adventure Cruises is renowned for its exceptional customer service, with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:1. Guests can be sure that their every need will be met with True North’s signature professionalism and attention to detail.
True North II is an exciting addition to the True North Adventure Cruises fleet, providing guests with even more opportunities to explore the pristine wilderness of Western Australia and beyond. With its comfortable onboard facilities, dedicated adventure boats, and a ship’s helicopter, True North II is the perfect vessel for those seeking adventure and unparalleled access to some of the most stunning natural environments on earth.
For more information on True North Adventure Cruises and True North II, including schedules and pricing, visit www.truenorth.com.au.
Written by: Jill Walsh
