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Dear all at True North, I am writing to you to thank you for a bloody fantastic trip, Over The Top 2, we did with yourselves a few weeks ago. This time it was Angela and I with no other family or mates. The other guests were a gr...eat lot, and I reckon we got on well with all of them. As usual the crew were more than helpful with any request, and they all put in such a huge effort to ensure all passengers had a unique experience. On this trip it was hard to pick a particular member of the crew, but it is very hard to go past the efforts both Captain Gav and Hannah who we believe went over and beyond what would normally be expected. However please pass on our sincere thanks to everyone. We believe it was a privilege to see unique parts of Australia that many others do not get a chance to get to, and to do this in style and luxury that the boat provides was brilliant, and will not be forgotten for a very long time. The care taken by the crew to “less able” passengers was excellent to ensure that everyone could experience special places, and for the crew to also see these and be inclusive with us as guests is fantastic we believe. Visiting the Tiwi Islands was a highlight, as was the snorkelling around Lizard Island, the fishing and who could forget having a few “sherbets” on the tip of Australia, all up a fantastically unique trip. We wish you and the Company all the best with True North II, and we look forward to travelling again with yourselves in the near future. Read more
I am truly grateful that I can enjoy 2022 even more - THANK YOU for the calendar & the message written. The Covid Years have changed so many lives & lifestyles. To read your re-arranged tours & to cope with so so many disappointm...ents - has obviously been appreciated by those living in the WA state. Always HOPE for the rest of Australia. My True North experience I treasure - photos & travel brochures - in colour - pull at the heart strings - but that I have been & experienced the TRUE North MAGIC & EXCELLENCE is super fantastic. Thank You All for your enthusiasm each & every day & nights 24/7 - King Cascade (Kimberley Waterfalls) each day so memorable!!! Read more
The Heli camping night would have to be the absolute highlight of our trip on Kimberley Ultimate 6. Alan (Pilot) was sooooo good, great knowledge, excellent camp cook, host and fabulous company! Was fun having Chris and Laura (Cre...w) as well. Was the most beautiful spot up in the top of the Kimberley, scenery and especially the stars in that outback black night. Where else can you step out of the helicopter and jump into a glorious fresh water pool. Sit around a campfire and then into your luxurious stretcher. Felt like we were in a dream!!! Would like to thank The True North Team for a truly unforgettable experience. See you all again soon. Cheers Read more
We thought that the True North cruise (our first) was all about seeing the Kimberley from a coastal perspective. However on reflection It has been more about a special experience – not only seeing spectacular landscapes but also... gaining insight into history of the region and its people. We are coming away with a feeling of being immersed in many aspects of the history & culture of our ancestors and its first people. Chris masterfully facilitated this wonderful experience. His obvious passion and skillful delivery cannot be underestimated. His contribution made the trip for us Read more
Having spent most of my formative years growing up at Rotto on a boat, I really thought I had done it all on that little island just off Perth. True North Adventures sure showed me another side of things and took my island experie...nce to a whole new level in 2021. Whether it was seeing the island from the boats Helicopter, exploring the beautiful Fish Hook bay and having all its marine life explained by the guides, historical tours of war tunnels or enjoying the sumptuous meals and cocktails on what seemed like our very own super yacht …it is truly a great adventure even for the hardened Rotto enthusiast. Read more
Thank you True North, what an amazing holiday! From the start to the finish, from the food to the service, from the crew to the activities, you didn’t disappoint. Rotto’s such a great destination and you had it covered. Can...t wait to do it again. Read more
The Rottnest cruise was such a fantastic experience. Exploring a location so close to Perth that hosted hidden and secluded bays, amazing marine and wildlife, snorkling in pristine waters and ending the day with a pop up bar and ...amazing view could be compared to any one of a host of brilliant locations in the world but it’s an opportunity right on the Perth doorstep. The beautiful True North vessel, outstanding meals and atmosphere were sensational, and would highly recommend putting this trip on your bucket list! Read more
The Kimberley Ultimate with the Helicopter package was just the most amazing 2 weeks we have experienced anywhere in the world, made perfect by the fantastic services and support by the True North Crew."
An amazing journey, we feel so privileged to have been able to enjoy the sensational Kimberley and to be treated with such enthusiasm and care by the wonderful crew."
Impossible to beat – wonderful crew, scenery & outings. To all the boys & girls aboard, you made it for us!!! Thanks heaps!"
Thank you all for a most incredible experience. Each & every member of the crew has displayed a great attitude, consistently courteous, helpful & with a sense of fun. So many smiles!!! We have truly appreciated this wonderful oppo...rtunity to see this amazing part of our country and in such style! We will be back in December! Read more
latest news & blog
Craig Howson reflects on the 40th America’s Cup and its influence on the inception of TRUE NORTH
Read moreHear more about Peter and Pam’s extraordinary experience, made possible by not only our incredible crew, but also to the limitless possibilities of our exclusive helicopter adventures.
Read moreFor the first time TRUE NORTH and TRUE NORTH II departed port at the same time. One magical evening both yachts came together adjacent to the majesty of the King George Falls and, all aboard took the ...
Read moreExperience the adventure
True North’s founding director Craig Howson and managing director Chad Avenell, recently met with local representatives ahead of recommencing Indonesian itineraries in 2023. Watch the video above to discover how True North ensures smooth operation well in advance of departure.
Hear from someone who truly knows about the value of booking ahead. “Cheggers” has travelled on the TRUE NORTH more than anyone else!
True North Adventure Cruises - has sailed into 30 years of continuous operations. The now revered adventure-cruise operator first cruised Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast during 1987 when founding director Craig Howson commenced fishing type charters along a coastline that was and still is largely inaccessible from land.
Adding another dimension to the adventure, most cruise options on the TRUE NORTH feature an on-board helicopter! Carrying guests in air conditioned comfort, the ship’s helicopter provides unique opportunity to witness grandeur; unique opportunity to fish billabongs that have never been fished; unique opportunity to discover your very own wilderness!
There is nothing better than a day out on the water, especially when the fish are biting! Fishing on-board the TRUE NORTH is a much-favoured activity both with guests who have never picked up a rod before and, with those who have "caught them all!” Our guides encourage everybody on-board to “give it a go” and the TRUE NORTH’s multiple adventure boats never fail to bring back a swag of ‘fishing tales’! Stories about the ladies who out-fish the boys are pretty common, humorous equipment failures also come to note on a regular basis, then there are the ‘birthday fish’, the ‘monster fish’ and of course, the ones that got away! Our guides have seen and heard it all! Watch the video to find out more about actor Myles Pollard's fishing adventure!
The TRUE NORTH has once again impressed on the world stage coming second in the 2020 Traveller Made Brand Storytelling competition. Traveller Made is Europe’s largest travel consortium and its members represent the very best in luxury travel providers and suppliers. The group’s inaugural Brand Storytelling competition was an opportunity for leading travel brand’s to showcase “the story behind their brand” and, the competition attracted entries from some of the world’s most respected travel brands. In such esteemed company, True North’s marketing team was especially pleased to receive this additional acknowledgement.
West Australian artist Jacob 'Shakey' Butler joined the TRUE NORTH earlier this season and discovered the Kimberley's raw beauty. As the artist in residence, Jacob set up his canvas on remote beaches, beside freshwater billabongs and on-deck surrounded by pindan-coloured gorges. Watch the video above to hear Jacob describing how the Kimberley inspires the art of adventure.
A commonly asked question is “When is the best time to see the Kimberley?” And the answer is “The Kimberley is always at its best!” However certain times of the year can make it easier to satisfy particular interest. For example, if you would like to see plenty of whale action then departures in August and September are definitely for you! From late July humpback and southern right whales reach the Kimberley after swimming-up the west coast to reach breeding grounds in the north and it’s very common for guests to get great views of whales breaching and basking on the surface.
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