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True North dive boat review
The True North is a luxury liveaboard operating in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. In fact, the 50 meters vessel offers both scuba diving cruises, and adventure cruises. Built in 2005, the massive yacht is sturdy, and made for long small ship cruises.
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The cabins
The True North comfortably welcomes up to 36 guests on each voyage. Indeed, the ship proposes 18 cabins, which are spread over 3 decks. All to be booked in double occupancy, the cabins of the River and Explorer classes have amenable twin / queen bed layout. Also, every room has it’s own private bathroom, air-conditioning, and enough storage space.
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True North’s on-board facility
The True North offers spacious social areas, both indoor and outdoor. First, there’s plenty of room in the indoor dining area for everyone to enjoy their meals in the comfort. Also, the salon is massive, boasting all the entertainment you might need to fill the gaps between adventures. Plus, with big windows all over the place, you won’t miss a second of the landscapes surrounding you, whether you are cruising through Indonesia, Australia or Papua New Guinea.
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Secondly, the outside is just as attracting, if not more! You will love the observation deck, located at the bow, as you cruise through Australia‘s coast, or elsewhere. Plus, you will be pleased to relax with a drink at the al-fresco bar as you look down on Papua New Guinea‘s sunset. Lastly, the sundeck is ideal for those afternoon naps, or to sunbathe in the sun soaked area.
Diving with the True North
The True North offers a number of different itineraries, in 3 distinct countries, namely Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. The adventure-filled cruises vary between 10 to 14 days trips. Most small ship cruises of the True North are nature-oriented and filled with plenty of activities, some include a fair share of scuba diving. Either way, the True North is not your usual liveaboard diving cruise as it offers a broader ranger of activities.
Diving wise, the small ship cruise routes to choose are mainly:
- West Coast Explorer
- Coral Atoll Cruise (Rowley Shoals)
- All of the West Papua (Indonesia) cruises
- Papua New Guinea cruises
Moreover, there will be an experienced professional divemaster joining on each cruise. Also, please note that the diving equipment is limited, should be requested, and it’s advised to consider bringing your own.
Price starts at 9,854$US – 11 days/10 nights – West Coast Explorer Dive Trip
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is one of the anchors of the Coral Triangle. Its remote location, low industrialization and mainly self sufficient population gives divers pristine conditions.
Townsville
Explore the Yongala Wreck, one of the best dive sites in Australia! Access to the Great Barrier Reef.
destination of the monthKomodo Island
Diving in Komodo Islands is all about action! It is BIG fishes land! With wonderful coral, it is just incredible diving all year round.
Wakatobi
Wakatobi has some of the finest coral in the world, amazing biodiversity and one of the best places in the world for macro photography! On the right day, the visibility can be outstanding!
Raja Ampat
Richest Reef in the World, Amazing Biodiversity, Wonderful Coral, perfect place for underwater photography.
Gili Islands, Lombok
Diving in Gili islands is great for swimming with Turtles! It can also be a great spot to take your next diving course as the dives here are relatively cheap.
Lembeh Strait
Best Muck Diving in the World! One of the Best spot in the World for Macro Underwater Photography. Amazing Biodiversity!
Bunaken, Manado
Diving in Bunaken is just fantastic for wall Diving, Coral gardens, endless visibility, incredible biodiversity. Also staying on an isolated island is something really special to experience!
Tulamben
One of the best Wreck Dives in the World!!! And the most easy for sure, 30m from the Shore and starts at 4m deep! Fantastic Marine life and great Coral!
Pemutaran, Lovina
No current, Good visibility, unusual Marine Life and one of the BEST Diving sites around Bali for Muck Diving: Puri Jati (P.J.).
Padang Bai
Night Diving, Underwater Macro Photography, Resident Whitetip Reef Sharks, Huge green Turtles, and crystal clear water! Also a great Snorkelling spot!
Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is famous worldwide for Wall diving with small caverns to explore. The reef and Coral are also great. A very nice wooden wreck from the 19th century: Anker Wreck.
Nusa Penida / Nusa Lembongan
One of the best spots in the world to see the rare Mola Mola and the graceful Manta Rays! Big fishes and action with lots of sharks. Very good Visibility and stunning Coral.
Candidasa
It is all about action! Big pelagic fishes, hunting action in the current, and many Sharks! Regular seeing of Hammerhead Sharks and Mola Mola!
Bali
Diving in Bali is simply amazing as you will see both an incredible array of marine life and plenty of wrecks. Indeed, Bali's underwater world will expose you to meet interesting critters, fishes of all sizes and mantas rays among others! Plus, scuba diving in Bali means being all in for stunning underwater visibility and great opportunities for drift diving. !
Indonesia
Diving in Indonesia will suit every diver's hopes and desires. In a land of opportunity, dive spots range from those suited to beginner divers wishing to learn in perfect easy conditions to unexplored dive sites with fierce currents for those more experienced divers looking for a challenge.
Amed
Magnificent coral, no current, relaxed and easy diving, possibilities for night diving, good place for underwater macro photography, and a great snorkelling spot.
Cairns
Excellent Place for scuba diving courses and to get your Padi Open Water. Main gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Liveaboard starting point.
Great Barrier Reef
Excellent Diving and liveaboard destination. Amazing spot for Big fishes, Sharks, superb coral and underwater photography. Most popular place in the World to learn scuba diving in Cairns. One of the best dive sites in the World with the Yongala Wreck!
Ningaloo Reef
Excellent scuba diving with the chance to spot Whale Sharks or Manta Rays during the right season.
Port Douglas
Perfect gateway to the Great Barrier Reef with possibility of snorkelling tours and diving day trips. Many Liveaboard cruises start from Port Douglas.
Australia
Australia is the most amazing Scuba Diving Destination in the World! It is very popular for the Great Barrier Reef, Great White Shark cage diving and the Ningaloo Reef where you can swim with Whale Sharks.
Whitsunday Islands
Good Diving on the local reef dive sites and easy access to excellent diving on the Great Barrier Reef!
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