True North Adventure Cruises
People & Purpose
True North Adventure Cruises can access places bigger ships can’t – and goes where few humans have ventured before. It is a light footprint that makes an adventure cruise one of the most environmentally sensitive and memorable ways of experiencing privileged access to a precious wilderness area. View case study
“Our experiences are designed to ignite our guests’ sense of wonder – and that in turn inspires an appreciation of the importance of preserving wilderness.”
Craig Howson, CEO
When experiencing remote wilderness first-hand, guests begin to gain an understanding of the jaw-dropping majesty, the cultural significance and mind-boggling age of the landscapes visited.
The True North and True North II are purpose-built small expedition ships, with shallow drafts (no longer than 2.5 metres), and equipped with several expedition tenders and an onboard helicopter, needing no shore-based infrastructure while on adventure.
Flexible, activity-based itineraries offer guests a daily choice of experiences including wildlife and bird watching, hiking, fishing, sightseeing in the expedition vessels, picnics and sundowners on the beach, and exhilarating helicopter rides. Journeys generally includes a naturalist or guest lecturer who, in addition to the highly trained crew and guides, provides relaxed, informative and entertaining commentary and interpretation of the culture, landscape and history of the places visited. The small group size and high crew-to-guest ratio ensure constant access to knowledgeable guides.
“We see the very best of nature, culture and community on our adventures. We are constantly aware of the luxury and privilege that is afforded to guests and crew alike, and we aim to do all we can, through our redemption programs, to give back to the land and people we visit.”
Craig Howson, CEO
Local suppliers also feature on the destination-inspired menu, championing locally sourced, sustainable, organic and uniquely Australian producers.
With strict ‘catch and release except for immediate consumption’, True North guests have the opportunity to be involved at every stage of the ‘ocean to plate’ journey. They might contribute to the evening’s meal by landing the catch of the day – perhaps a barramundi or King George whiting – or by accompanying the ship’s chef to pry black-lipped oysters from the rocks, or to go mud-crabbing. They can then watch the preparation – and enjoy the results.
Leaving goodwill and supporting remote communities are fundamental tenets of the company ethos. True North Adventure Cruises maintains an active and diverse range of philanthropic and environmental projects. Guests and crew are encouraged to deliver donations of clothing, school materials and sporting equipment to remote and underprivileged communities in areas included on the various itineraries.
TRUE NORTH CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
OUR LITTLE WHITE BOOK
The Luxury Lodges of Australia brochure has become a treasured and widely recognisable ‘go to’ for Australian experiential luxury, enjoyed both online and in printed form at our lodges. The brochure is available to view or download in eight languages below.