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The Whale Sharks of Cenderawasih Bay - True North
Validity Dates 15 Aug 2023 to 08 Sep 2025
Start Price AU $25,995 per person
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.
Sailing Dates
  • 08 Oct 2025
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
Ocean Class Twin Cabins AU $25,995 Request Price
River Class Double Cabins AU $30,595 Request Price
Explorer Class Staterooms AU $33,595 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 08/10 Darwin, NT, Australia Flight to Biak
1 08/10 Biak, Papua New Guinea Embark
2 09/10 Mapia Atoll
3 10/10 Pulau Num, Indonesia
4 11/10 Auri Islands, Indonesia
5 12/10 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
6 13/10 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
7 14/10 Pulau Roon, Papua New Guinea
8 15/10 Biak, Papua New Guinea Disembark Flight to Darwin
8 15/10 Darwin, NT, Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may 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. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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