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Australian Coast
Australia boasts more than 25,000 kilometres of spectacular coastline
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Discover the still wild coast of Western Australia, the bucket list Rowley Shoals, beautiful Sydney Harbour and surrounds, and the seafood rich waters of the Eyre Peninsula aboard a luxurious cruise.
Australia’s shores are rarely less than spectacular.
Cruises in Australia are renowned for adventure and feature world-class snorkelling and diving, and heart-stopping fishing action. Cruises in Australia are also an opportunity to discover the country's rich maritime history and, an Australian cruise presents unique opportunity to indulge in the country's revered coastal fare. Australian waters remain largely unspoilt, and an Australian cruise is the perfect way to discover the 'island continent'.
An Australian cruise is also a very different way to discover the country's largest city!
Australian Coast Itinerary Options
Australian Cruises 2023 & 2024
5 night cruise 
Sydney Rocks Extravaganza (5 Nights)
Sydney to Hawkesbury River to Sydney Sydney Harbour is an epicentre of excitement during the festive season and being outrageously spoilt onboard the TRUE NORTH II is ultimate opportunity to experience all!
This departure has been especially designed for groups however individual enquiries are also welcome.
4 night cruise 
Sydney Rocks – Blue Water Classic (4 Nights)
Sydney to the Hawkesbury River and Return Take the best seat in the house for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race! No need to call a taxi and you don’t even need a reservation for dinner. Sydney at its festive best. Then discover wilderness on the doorstep of Australia’s largest city and encounter the fascinating river communities of the Hawkesbury River.
8 night cruise 
Southern Safari (8 Nights)
Adelaide to Ceduna and Return A safari at sea! Revel in a sumptuous lunch at Maggie Beer’s Farm, sample the many delights of famed Kangaroo Island and wash down oysters with champagne in beautiful Coffin Bay. Then mix-in cage diving with great white sharks and some of Australia’s most reliable fishing action and, you’ve got a safari with a difference! Includes return flight from Ceduna to Adelaide.
8 night cruise 
Great Barrier Reef Snapshot (8 Nights)
Townsville to Brisbane Start your adventure in Townsville.
Visit iconic destinations such as Whitehaven Beach, the Whitsundays and Fraser Island. Drink-in some of Australia’s most treasured tropical island scenery and snorkel the revered Great Barrier Reef. Try your hand at catching
a monster mud crab or something even more delectable for the dining salon! Sample the chef’s beach-cooked delights and indulge with a glass of champagne as the sun sets on beautiful Rainbow Beach. Take a dive on a WWII wreck, squeeze-in a hike to spectacular vantage or be the first to the top in the ship’s helicopter. Not to be missed nature-based adventure!
8 night cruise 
Adventure South West (8 Nights)
Perth/Esperance to Fremantle Join the TRUE NORTH in Esperance and discover the endless beaches that skirt Cape Le Grand. Encounter the wonders of the Bremer Bay Canyon. Indulge in delicacies from the sea - perhaps washed down with a bottle or two from the revered cellars of Margaret River. And prior to disembarking in Fremantle, revel in the party atmosphere of WA's favourite island playground - Rottnest Island. Includes joining flight from Perth to Esperance.
8 night cruise
Great Barrier Reef Conservation Expedition (8 Nights)
Cape York to Cairns Experience the Reef like never before, over eight nights, alongside marine researchers and conservationists who have dedicated their lives to protecting and restoring this natural wonder.
13 night cruise
Great Barrier Reef Ultimate (13 Nights)
Cairns to Gold Coast Start your adventure in Cairns.
Visit iconic destinations such as Whitehaven Beach, the Whitsundays and Fraser Island. Drink-in some of Australia’s most treasured tropical island scenery and snorkel the revered Great Barrier Reef. Try your hand at catching
a monster mud crab or something even more delectable for the dining salon! Sample the chef’s beach-cooked delights and indulge with a glass of champagne as the sun sets on beautiful Rainbow Beach. Take a dive on a WWII wreck, squeeze-in a hike to spectacular vantage or be the first to the top in the ship’s helicopter. Not to be missed nature-based adventure!
10 night cruise 
West Coast Explorer (10 Nights)
Fremantle to Dampier The deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean lap the red sands of the ‘north’ as the West Coast Explorer winds its way north from Fremantle to Dampier. The Abrolhos are steeped in history; Ningaloo boasts world-acclaimed marine life and the Montes offer fishing paradise – a must for snorkelers and divers, a must for fishers, a must for the adventurer at heart!
5 night cruise 
Coral Atoll Cruise (Rowley Shoals) (5 Nights)
Broome to Rowley Shoals and Return The Rowley Shoals feature exaggerated corals, mind-blowing fish life and stunning underwater clarity; but perhaps more important than anything else – even today they are visited by only a fortunate few!
Guided by a marine biologist and a team of underwater naturalists; divers and snorkelers alike will revel in a diverse wonderland of coral habitats including maze-like lagoons, surging tidal canyons and breathtaking walls. And the keen anglers will match wits with big blue-water pelagics such as black marlin, sailfish, wahoo and yellow-fin tuna. Wander the enticing shores of Bedwell Island, see the rookeries of the red-tailed tropicbird and indulge in a TRUE NORTH favourite – sunset drinks on the beach – 300 kilometres from the shore!
The Rowley Shoals are Western Australia’s premiere coral playground!
13 night cruise 
Over the Top (13 Nights)
Darwin to Cairns Over the Top adventure from Darwin to Cairns. Discover the rugged ‘Top End’ including spectacular wetlands adjacent to the world-famous Kakadu National Park and the many remote islands that skirt the NT coast. Explore the ruins of the ill-fated Victoria Settlement and fish for the elusive barramundi. And then for something completely different, soak-up the rainforest fringed coastline of Cape York and, the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef – all in a single itinerary.
4 night cruise 
Sydney Rocks – New Year Spectacular (4 Nights)
Sydney to the Hawkesbury River and Return Take the best seat in the house for the Harbour Bridge fireworks! No need to call a taxi and you don’t even need a reservation for dinner. Sydney at its festive best. Then discover wilderness on the doorstep of Australia’s largest city and encounter the fascinating river communities of the Hawkesbury River.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of the year for cruises in Australia?
January is a great time of the year on the country’s South-West coast. February is sunny and less windy on the West Coast. The ‘doldrums’ occur at the Rowley Shoals from September to November. Sydney is at it’s festive best in December and January and, cruising around the Eyre Peninsula is also best in January. All Australian Cruises on the TRUE NORTH are scheduled to take seasonal advantage.
What are the best places to visit on a cruise in Australia?
The TRUE NORTH’s annual sailing schedule features the South West Coast, the West Coast, The Rowley Shoals, Sydney Harbour and, the Eyre Peninsula.
What should I pack for a cruise in Australia?
Definitely a sense of fun and adventure. The atmosphere onboard the TRUE NORTH is very relaxed and loose-fitting adventure wear is worn during the day. Something nice and casual is perfect in the evening.
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