Cruise: Over The Top - 15D/14N

True North Experience the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest fringed coastline of Cape York, some of Australia’s most remote island communities and the rugged “Top End’’ – all in a single cruise and all whilst enjoying the ultimate comfort of the True North. Join the renowned crew of the True North on a voyage of discovery where you will encounter a vast and remarkable coastline featuring sociable marine mammals, mutineers, island paradise and colossal sharks! The True North allows discerning adventures to experience wilderness in surroundings more akin to one of the world’s most exclusive hotels! Passengers are able to take advantage of a number of lavish vantage points including a sundeck, a forward observation lounge, a ship’s lounge and an alfresco bar. The ship’s naturalist presents interpretative information on plasma screens and, an internet café enables convenient communication with the outside world. A popular venue on any North Star cruise, the lower deck dining room offers the ultimate in comfort and uninterrupted vista - large panoramic windows ensure that passengers never miss any of the action, even when they are enjoying the ‘finest in fine dining’.A guest limit of 36 and an Australian crew of 20 ensure the personal service that North Star is famous for and, six expedition vessels allow guests to experience wilderness up close and in small groups. The luxury of numerous tenders also means that different activities can be accommodated simultaneously providing greater opportunity for everybody onboard to do “what they want, when they want”! And, to add yet another dimension to adventure, the True North is the only Kimberley cruise ship that sails with her very own 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!

ACCOMMODATIONS: Cabins are very spacious and feature modern décor, large en-suites, satellite telephones and in-cabin entertainment. The Explorer Class Staterooms and the River Class doubles have king size doubles that can be converted to singles and large viewing windows. The Ocean Class twins feature roomy single beds. Fine dining is also featured onboard the True North. Signature meals include freshly caught barramundi - a revered sport fish possibly caught with your very own hands! Giant black-lip oysters (which you almost certainly helped to collect!) served to your liking. Our ‘heli-picnics’ are an unforgettable way to enjoy a wide variety of seafood including shrimp, squid, baked fish, pearl meat and smoked salmon. For those who prefer, there are also plenty of meat dishes including the famous “Kimberley Rib” and exquisite lamb racks. And, fresh vegetables and garden salads are never in short supply!

INCLUDED: All True North Cruises include all tender excursions & activities, superb dining and refreshment throughout the day, fishing & snorkeling equipment, cylinders & weight belts (on dive trips)

NOT INCLUDED: Any airfare, Pre- and post-cruise transfers, Helicopter flights, Any personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, shop purchases, ship to shore telephone and facsimile calls, gratuities. INSURANCE NOTE: Cancellation policies are strictly enforced! We highly recommend to protect your travel investment should you need to cancel your trip.

DEPARTURES 2008: 18 October – 1 November Darwin – Cairns

SKETCH ITINERARY:

  • Night 1 Board the True North in the port of Darwin
  • Day 1 Clarence Strait
  • Day 2 Kakadu National Park
  • Day 3 Coburg Peninsula, Victoria Settlement
  • Day 4 Goulburn Islands
  • Day 5 Crocodile Islands
  • Day 6 “Hole in the Wall”
  • Day 7 Wigram Island
  • Day 8 Gulf of Carpentaria
  • Day 9 Thursday Island
  • Day 10 Forbes Island
  • Day 11 Flinders Island
  • Day 12 Lizard Island
  • Day 13 Cooktown
  • Day 14 Cairns

Also tagged with: Cruise Expeditions, Australia & Pacific, Australia, Active Travel, Nature / Ecology, Scuba Diving, Multi-Sport, Snorkeling, Exploration Cruise, True North


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