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!
Located on the upper deck – Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 14 square metres (150 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
Located on the lower deck – Ocean Premium cabins feature a king size double whilst Ocean Class cabins offer roomy singles. Both cabin styles include ensuites. Cabin size is approximately 10m (108 feet) squared. Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
The True North Specification
technical specifications
| Commissioned | 2005 |
| Flag | Australian |
| Configuration | Mono-hull adventure cruise ship |
| Length | 50 metres |
| Tonnage | 740 tonnes |
| Draught | 2.2 metres |
| Beam | 10 metres |
| Crew | 22 |
| Passengers | 36 |
| Propulsion | 2 x 786 kW |
| Bow Thruster | 100 kW |
| Auxiliary | 2 x 175 kW |
| Cruising Speed | 14 knots |
| Range | 2,000 miles |
| Fuel | 45,000 lts diesel/10,000 lts Jet A1/3,000 Lts ULP |
| Water Making Capacity | 1,500 lts per hour |
| Motion Control | Computer controlled stabilizers |
| Safety | Full compliance under the International Marine Orders |
| Cabin Features | En-suite, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone |
| Cabin Power | 240 V and 110 V (Australian socket) |
| Day Areas | Sun deck, observation lounge, ship’s lounge, alfresco bar, sports deck and dining room |
| Adventure Boats | 6 |
| Helicopter | Eurocopter EC 130 (6 pax all facing forward/air conditioned) |