Australian cruises 2021

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!

WA’s favourite island playground! Escape the madness and soak-up the atmosphere of Perth’s much-loved island getaway – Rottnest Island. Discover more than 60 spectacular beaches and bays, each one has its own special charm and you will be certain to find one that is just right for you! See a different side of the island in the TRUE NORTH’s adventure boats – fish for tasty herring and delectable whiting, snorkel and dive the canyons and caves at ‘Crystal Palace’, perhaps marvel at stunning aerial views or simply take a wander around WA’s much-loved island resort. The TRUE NORTH’s revered cuisine will be the perfect accompaniment to four nights of stylish family adventure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!