TRUE NORTH II features a more intimate experience with just 22 guests and a combined saloon/lounge. The dining salon features a stunning ‘boardroom’ setting and the revered True North dining experience. There is also a sundeck, outdoor bar deck and a dedicated sports deck.
All cabins feature ensuite or private facilities with in-house entertainment and satellite telephones. The Explorer Class staterooms and River Class cabins offer queen-size beds and the Ocean Class cabins feature roomy bunk-configured singles.
Just like the TRUE NORTH – TRUE NORTH II is purpose-built to explore coastal areas including 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!
And again, just like they are on TRUE NORTH, the crew of the TRUE NORTH II are generally young Australians who create a truly authentic onboard experience. Our crew are always very much part of onboard 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 – True North crew 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 ship, boat and helicopter to each destination. Guests on a True North adventure cruise 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!
Located on the main deck – Explorer Class staterooms feature a free standing queen size bed and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and desk space.
Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
Located on the main and lower decks – River Class cabins feature a queen size double and en-suite. Cabin size is 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include a large panoramic window port hole, in-cabin entertainment and option for pullman.
Located on the lower deck – Ocean Class cabins features roomy bunk configured singles and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres (60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
True North II Specification
technical specifications
| Commissioned | February 1999 |
| Flag | Australian |
| Configuration | Mono-hull adventure cruise ship |
| Length | 34 metres |
| Tonnage | 281 tonnes |
| Draught | 2.25 metres |
| Beam | 9.11 metres |
| Crew | 14 |
| Passengers | 22 Max |
| Propulsion | 2 x MTU 16 cylinder 4 cycle turbocharged diesel engines |
| Bow Thruster | 100 kW |
| Auxiliary | 2 x Perkins 6TG24M/Stamford 112.5 kVA Generators |
| Cruising Speed | 12-14 knots |
| Fuel | 24,428 lts diesel/6,000 lts Jet A1/1,960 Lts ULP |
| Water Making Capacity | 3 x 2.2 kW reverse osmosis freshwater generation system |
| Motion Control | Computer controlled stabilizers |
| Safety | Full compliance under the AMSA and IMO standard |
| Cabin Power | 240V |
| Day Areas | Sun deck, combined dining saloon/lounge, alfresco bar |
| Adventure Boats | 5 |
| Helicopter | Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel |