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True North Boat

Motor Yacht

True North is a luxury adventure cruise ship, purpose built to access shallow coastal areas that are unreachable by larger vessels.

With just 18 spacious and modern cabins, she feels more akin to an exclusive hotel but with the added benefits of ever changing scenery outside your window. An extremely knowledgeable crew are on hand to look after guests along with on board naturalists and marine biologists. A full time on-board helicopter and six expedition boats are available to take guests ashore while on board there is a sundeck, observation lounge, bar, as well as a lower deck dining area with uninterrupted panoramic views.

Why we like True North

The charming, knowledgeable and super-efficient-crew effortlessly manage to make guests feel pampered and spoilt, yet relaxed and at home. The beauty of having multiple adventure boats also means that the crew can be flexible and cater to each guest’s preferences on a daily basis. The gourmet food, incredible facilities and the chance to explore some of the world’s true wildernesses really do make a trip on True North an in a lifetime.

Guides and Specialists on True North

The crew on board True North are generally Australian and know the geography, history and wildlife of Australia like no one else. With an extremely high crew to guest ratio, they are also able to ensure a truly personal service. Every sailing has a ships biologist on board who leads a team of six guides, one per expedition boat.

Activities on board True North

The shallow draft, expedition boats and on board helicopter allow access to otherwise inaccessible areas of vast wilderness, plus the chance to view the sheer scale of regions from the air. The ship houses six comfortable adventure boats which are deployed daily for guests to explore from the water plus the on-board helicopter for incredible aerial views. Daily activities on offer range from scuba diving, scenic walks, fishing, snorkelling and helicopter, all interspersed with time to relax.

Sustainability

Adventure-cruising is a low impact means of accessing wilderness without the intrusion of roads. True North can explore yet leave no trace of its visit. The ship is also compliant with requirements under the MARPOL Convention – an international convention designed to minimise and eventually eliminate pollution of the sea by harmful substances. On-board waste is either processed via a treatment plant, retained for recycling or retained for disposal at an approved waste management site.

Fishing
Walking and Strolling
Diving
Snorkelling

Couples
Romantic/Honeymoon
Adventure Traveller
Photographers

Cabins:	18
Passengers:	36
Crew:	22
Length:	50 metres
Cruising Speed:	14 knots

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True North Boat, The Kimberley, Australia

True North Boat, Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

True North helicopter over Eagle Falls, The Kimberley

True North moored off the Admiralty Islands

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For further information about any of these tours please call 01285 880 980

Tailor-made Journeys

Our travel experts have years of knowledge and between them and have personally inspected or travelled on board many of the boats we offer. This in-depth knowledge allows us to help you objectively narrow down the options based on your brief, to exactly the right holiday, boat and cabin for you.

Tailor made cruise title	Duration	Description
Cruise Western Australia	13 Days	This expedition cruise explores the magnificent Kimberley coast of Australia with its wild and rugged mountains, spectacular gorges and waterfalls, ancient rock-art and unique wildlife.	View cruise itinerary
Papua New Guinea – Sepik River Adventure Cruise	12 Days	This 11-day expedition cruise around PNG offers the chance to access secluded islands for world-class snorkelling and diving, as well as experiencing ancient tribal cultures and spectacular scenery. All from the comfort of the exceptional True North Boat.	View cruise itinerary

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Australia

Cruise Western Australia

This expedition cruise explores the magnificent Kimberley coast of Australia with its wild and rugged mountains, spectacular gorges and waterfalls, ancient rock-art and unique wildlife.

13 days from £4,795pp

Mitchell Falls & Mitchell Plateau, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia

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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea – Sepik River Adventure Cruise

This 11-day expedition cruise around PNG offers the chance to access secluded islands for world-class snorkelling and diving, as well as experiencing ancient tribal cultures and spectacular scenery. All from the comfort of the exceptional True…

12 days from £13,600pp

True North, The Sepik River Tribes, Papua New Guinea

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Idea

Australia

Perth and The Ningaloo Reef

Spend time exploring Australia’s laid-back city of Perth before heading north to the Ningaloo Reef, home to pristine beaches and a magical underwater world.

8 days from £3,000pp

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Our experts have created and curated these holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something to spark ideas for a unique adventure.

Idea

Australia

Cruise Western Australia

This expedition cruise explores the magnificent Kimberley coast of Australia with its wild and rugged mountains,…

13 days from £4,795pp

View Cruise

Idea

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea – Sepik River Adventure Cruise

This 11-day expedition cruise around PNG offers the chance to access secluded islands for world-class snorkelling…

12 days from £13,600pp

View Cruise

Idea

Australia

Perth and The Ningaloo Reef

Spend time exploring Australia’s laid-back city of Perth before heading north to the Ningaloo Reef, home…

8 days from £3,000pp

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Alternative boats

Our travel experts have years of knowledge and between them and have personally inspected or travelled on board many of the boats we offer.

Australia

Coral Discoverer Boat

Motor Yacht
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Exterior of Coral Discoverer ship off shore.

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Australia

True North Boat

Motor Yacht
£££££

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Amy Waters at Steppes was excellent. She was totally responsive to any questions and really listened to our wishlist to build a fantastic itinerary which more than met our expectations.

Australia

What a brilliant boat and crew. The accommodation was excellent and the ship's crew handled all trips superbly. An excellent holiday only made better by the knowledge of the experts and the overall organisation of the trip.

Papua New Guinea - True North

Why Choose Steppes?

Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.

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