Australia | Kimberley Coast | Adult Only

Your “welcome aboard” the magnificent True North is in the pearling port of Broome. Embarkation is at 5:00 PM – time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 6:30 PM. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port for the overnight cruise to Yampi.

About the MV True North

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 ship’s lounge and an alfresco bar. The ship’s naturalist presents interpretative information on plasma screens and an internet cafe 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 guests never miss any of the action, even when they are enjoying the finest in fine dining. All cabins feature stylish decor, en-suite facilities, in-house entertainment and satellite telephones. The Explorer Class staterooms and the River Class cabins offer king size beds that can be converted to singles and the Ocean Class twins feature roomy single beds.

Multiple expedition boats provide guests with greater opportunity to do what they want, when they want,” and to add yet another dimension to adventure, your cruise features an onboard helicopter! The purpose behind building the True North was to allow guests to explore the upper reaches of shallow river systems. You only need step out of your cabin to experience wilderness, and the latest in computer controlled motion stabilizers ensures a comfortable ride.

You may choose between 3 types of cabins:

• Explorer Class Stateroom: Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class cabins feature a king size double (that can be converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 50 square feet. Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
• River Class Double: Located on the middle deck River Class cabins feature a king size double (that can be converted into singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
• Ocean Class Twin: Located on the lower deck – Ocean Class cabins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 40 square feet. Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite phone.

Awake to the majestic Kimberley and savor an irresistible True North breakfast as you glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands – your attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colorful histories of both! Then it’s time to ‘personally’ introduce you to a Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls. Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience! Then – you will have hardly had a chance to catch your breath when, for those who can’t wait one minute longer, Leadline Creek will be the first opportunity to ‘land a barra’! Before you know it, your first day onboard will be coming to an end – but there’s still time to select a fine wine and to enjoy a leisurely evening meal as we cruise to Doubtful Bay.

This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River • Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as we ‘ride the tide’ on a classic river expedition! Enjoy a swim in your very own billabong before returning to the ultimate comfort of the True North. Then, you’ll probably be enjoying lunch as we weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon – Montgomery Reef! Montgomery is a unique ecosystem that must be seen to be believed – and see it you will – as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective.

The scenery will astound and there are some not to be missed fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Prince Regent River. At King Cascade we manoeuver the True North right under the falls. Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tender’ – a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and an opportunity to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong. The helicopter will be popular again when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park!

If you think the Regent was good – wait till you see the Hunter! With stunning red cliffs set behind rainforest and mangroves – the Hunter River is yet another awesome setting for fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching and just simply exploring! Enjoy an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls and there’s even more splendor from the helicopter! Hopefully we’ll have time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it’s an overnight cruise to Vansittart Bay.

Today there will be an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” – possibly the oldest art known to man. The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit’ – enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery. The tenders will also be busy exploring local beaches and creeks. Overnight we cruise to Koolama Bay.

Yet another mighty Kimberley river – The King George! As soon as the tide is high enough, we’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista. Then our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel of the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore. Climb, or take the helicopter, to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight. Just the thought of leaving this magnificence will inspire mutiny! Learn about the bombing of a state-ship during WWII, then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before we continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham.

Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 8:00 AM for transfer to Kununurra and your crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the mighty True North.

*This cruise is run in partnership with True North Adventure Cruises.

**Call to inquire about our 14-day Ultimate Kimberley Adventure.

***Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, weather, water and other factors outside of our control, for the safety  and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Austin Adventures and True North.