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Aboard the True North

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Surroundings more akin to one of the world’s most exclusive hotels!

The TRUE NORTH allows discerning adventurers to experience wilderness in surroundings more akin to one of the world’s most exclusive hotels! Guests are able to take advantage of a number of lavish vantage points including a sundeck, a forward observation lounge, a lounge and an alfresco bar. The naturalist presents interpretative information on wall-mounted screens in the lounge and, an internet café enables convenient communication with the outside world.

A popular venue on any TRUE NORTH itinerary, the lower deck dining room offers the ultimate in comfort and uninterrupted vista – large panoramic windows ensure that guests never miss any of the action, even when they are enjoying the ‘finest in fine dining. All cabins feature stylish décor, en-suite facilities, in-house entertainment and satellite telephones. The Explorer Class and River Class staterooms offer king-size beds that can be converted to singles and the Ocean Class twins feature roomy single beds.

The purpose-built TRUE NORTH is able to explore the upper reaches of shallow river systems – guests need only step out of their cabins to experience wilderness. But the adventure doesn't stop there! Multiple adventure boats provide guests with greater opportunity to do “what they want, when they want” and, to add yet another dimension to adventure, most itineraries feature an onboard helicopter

The crew of the TRUE NORTH are generally young Australians who create a truly authentic onboard experience. And our crew are very much part of on-board life - you may even feel as though they are having just as much fun as you are! That’s because they are – every day is an adventure for the crew as well and you will not be able to resist their enthusiasm and passion!

Unlike more conventional cruise experiences – crew members on the TRUE NORTH are encouraged to interact with our guests. They will uniquely chaperone your every experience providing assistance, interpretation and genuine company. They will bait your hook and carry your SCUBA tank but they will also join you for dinner and entertain in the ship’s lounge. And not forgetting that they will also prepare fine meals of distinction, maintain your cabins with our renowned degree of attention and safely navigate the ship, boat and helicopter to each destination.

Guests on the TRUE NORTH never fail to recognize the outstanding involvement of the crew - they are one of the reasons that an adventure on the TRUE NORTH is not just another expedition cruise!

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The True North Deck Plans & Cabins

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Explorer Class Staterooms

4 cabins in total - all located on the upper deck

Upper Deck

Explorer Class
  • 1Bradshaw
  • 2Dampier
  • 3Durack
  • 4Parker King
True North II Explorer Class Cabins Blueprint

River Class Staterooms

6 cabins in total - all located on the main deck

Main Deck

River Class
  • 5Prince Regent River
  • 6Mitchell River
  • 7Berkeley River
  • 8Drysdale River
  • 9Hunter River
  • 10King George River
Ocean Class
  • 11Camden Harbour
  • 12Lacepede Islands
True North I River Class Staterooms Blueprint

Ocean Class Cabins

8 cabins in total - 6 located on the lower deck with 2 on the main deck

Lower Deck

Ocean Class
  • 14Montgomery Reef
  • 15Jackson Falls
  • 16King Cascades
  • 17Imperieuse Reef
Ocean Premium
  • 13Koolama Bay
  • 18Atlantis Bay
True North I Ocean Class Cabins Blueprint

The True North Specification

technical specifications
Commissioned2005
FlagAustralian
ConfigurationMono-hull adventure cruise ship
Length50 metres
Tonnage740 tonnes
Draught2.2 metres
Beam10 metres
Crew22
Passengers36
Propulsion2 x 786 kW
Bow Thruster100 kW
Auxiliary2 x 175 kW
Cruising Speed14 knots
Range2,000 miles
Fuel45,000 lts diesel/10,000 lts Jet A1/3,000 Lts ULP
Water Making Capacity1,500 lts per hour
Motion ControlComputer controlled stabilizers
SafetyFull compliance under the International Marine Orders
Cabin FeaturesEn-suite, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone
Cabin Power240 V and 110 V (Australian socket)
Day AreasSun deck, observation lounge, ship’s lounge, alfresco bar, sports deck and dining room
Adventure Boats6
HelicopterEurocopter EC 130 (6 pax all facing forward/air conditioned)

 

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