Validity Dates |
15 Aug 2023 to 08 Sep 2025 |
Start Price |
AU $25,995 per person
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Cruise |
True North, Whale Sharks Cruise ex Darwin Return |
Cruise Line |
True North Adventure Cruises |
Ship |
True North |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Cruise 7 nights aboard the iconic small ship, True North, on an adventure to a biodiverse hotspot - Cenderawasih Bay. |
Type of Special |
8 day Cruise Only |
Departure Date |
08 Oct 2025 |
Inclusions |
7 nights Cruise-Only
West Papua is the last frontier of the Indo-Pacific and deep in the heart of this flourishing equatorial wilderness is a biodiversity hotspot – Cenderawasih Bay. See the biggest fish in the world interacting with local fishermen and then snorkel with these gentle leviathans for hours enjoying countless breath-taking encounters.
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The Whale Sharks of Cenderawasih Bay Cruise-Only prices include:
- One way charter flight from Darwin to Biak
- One way transfer from airport to port
- 7 night small ship cruise aboard True North (36 guests) from Biak return
- All shipboard main meals featuring superb fine dining
- All adventure boat excursions
- Non-alcoholic refreshments throughout the day
- All fishing equipment
- Complimentary cafe style coffees and tea are available all day onboard
- Port and Govt taxes
- One way transfer from port to airport
- One way charter flight from Biak to Darwin
Not included:
-Alcohol onboard
-Helicopter flights
This itinerary is provided as example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. Helicopter flights can be purchased additional to the cruise tariff as a package or individually. |
Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best cruise fare at time of publication (14Aug23). Some categories may be sold out. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Note - the following are not included in your cruise fare: Visitor pass fee, adventure wear and other purchases made on-board, and alcoholic beverages (except as offered on special excursions) are additional. Helicopter flights can be purchased additional to the cruise tariff as a package or individually. This itinerary is provided as example only – prevailing conditions, local arrangements and indeed, what we discover on the day, may cause variation. |
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
Ocean Class Twin Cabins |
AU $25,995 |
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River Class Double Cabins |
AU $30,595 |
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Explorer Class Staterooms |
AU $33,595 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
08/10 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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Flight to Biak |
1 |
08/10 |
Biak, Papua New Guinea |
Embark |
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2 |
09/10 |
Mapia Atoll |
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3 |
10/10 |
Pulau Num, Indonesia |
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4 |
11/10 |
Auri Islands, Indonesia |
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5 |
12/10 |
Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia |
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6 |
13/10 |
Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia |
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7 |
14/10 |
Pulau Roon, Papua New Guinea |
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8 |
15/10 |
Biak, Papua New Guinea |
Disembark |
Flight to Darwin |
8 |
15/10 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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