New Zealand & Australia, Kimberley
Kimberley Snapshot 8 Day Cruise
For those pressed for time - here is the flagship Kimberley Ultimate itinerary condensed into a single week voyage! The Snapshot itinerary features several Kimberley icons including the King George Falls, the Hunter River, the Prince Regent River, Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Waterfalls.
• Explore the Sale River
• Enjoy the majestic Prince Regent River
• See the “Bradshaws” – ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture
• Travel to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls
Highlights
• Explore the Sale River
• Enjoy the majestic Prince Regent River
• See the “Bradshaws” – ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture
• Travel to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls
Your “welcome aboard” the magnificent TRUE NORTH is in the pearling port of Broome. Embarkation is at 1700 – time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 1830. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port for the overnight cruise to Yampi Sound.
Awake to the majestic Kimberley and savour an irresistible TRUE NORTH breakfast as we glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands – our attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colourful histories of both! Then it’s time to ‘personally’ introduce you to a Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls.
Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience!
Take a refreshing swim and then walk on the squeaky white sands of Silica Beach. Or join one of the adventure boats on a sightseeing expedition to Whirlpool Pass, an aptly named further demonstration of the Kimberley’s powerful tides.
Before you know it, your first day onboard will be coming to an end – but there’s still time to select a fine wine and to enjoy a leisurely evening meal as we cruise to Doubtful Bay.
This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Join naturalists and adventurers alike as we ‘ride the tide’ on a classic river expedition! For those who can’t wait one minute longer, the mouth of the Sale offers the first opportunity to ‘land a barra’! Or, take-off for a heli-fishing adventure to a rarely fished spot where the fresh meets the salt!
Enjoy lunch as we weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon – Montgomery Reef! Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed – and see it you will – as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, crocodiles and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!
The scenery will astound and there are some not-to-be-missed fishing spots as the TRUE NORTH graces the majestic Prince Regent River. This morning’s target species include delectable mangrove jack and fingermark bream. At King Cascade we will manoeuvre the TRUE NORTH right under the falls. Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tender’ – a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and an opportunity to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong, or perhaps you’d like to venture further upriver to visit the spectacular ‘Amphitheatre’ waterfall. The helicopter will be popular again when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park!
If you think the Regent was good – wait till you see the Hunter! With stunning red cliffs set behind rainforest and mangroves - the Hunter River is yet another awesome setting for fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching and just simply exploring!
Enjoy an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls and there’s even more splendour from the helicopter! Hopefully we’ll have time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island before an overnight cruise to Vansittart Bay.
Today there will be an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” – ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture. In fact, they are possibly the oldest ‘paintings’ known to man. Vansittart Bay also has a reputation for producing monster mackerel! The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit’ – enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery. The tenders will also be busy exploring the local beaches and creeks. Overnight we cruise to Koolama Bay.
Yet another mighty Kimberley river – The King George! As soon as the tide is high enough, we’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista. Then our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore. Take the helicopter to the top of the falls for another highlight. Just the thought of leaving this magnificence will inspire mutiny! Learn about the bombing of a state-ship during WWII, then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before we continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham.
Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 0800 hours for transfer to Kununurra and your crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the mighty TRUE NORTH!
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
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Book now |
Ocean Class - Twin
$20,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class twins feature roomy singles and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 12 square metres (129 square feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin
entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Class cabins feature bunk configured singles
and en-suite or private bathroom. Cabin size is approximately 5.6 square metres
(60 square feet). Other features include a large porthole.
Ocean/River Premium Cabin
$23,995 AUD pp
True North - Ocean Premium - Located on the lower deck, Ocean Premium doubles feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is approximately 14 square metres (150 square
feet). Other features include 2 portholes, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - River Premium - Located on the main deck, River Premium staterooms feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large panoramic windows and in-cabin entertainment.
River Class - Double
$26,595 AUD pp
True North - Located on the main deck, River Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be converted to singles) and en-suite. Cabin size is similar to Explorer Class. Other features include large
panoramic windows, in-cabin entertainment and satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the lower decks, River Class cabins feature a queen size bed and en-suite. Cabin
size 7 square metres (75 square feet). Other features include large portholes and in-cabin
entertainment. Option for pullman.
Explorer Class - Stateroom
$28,995 AUD pp
True North - Located on the upper deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a king size bed (that can be
converted to singles) and a twin basin en-suite. Cabin size is 18 square metres (193 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows, amenities fridge, in-cabin entertainment and
satellite telephone.
True North II - Located on the main deck, Explorer Class staterooms feature a walk-around queen
size bed and a twin basin ensuite. Cabin size is 12 square metres (129 square feet).
Other features include large panoramic windows and desk space.
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: True North - 50 metres/True North II - 35 meters
Passenger Capacity: 36/22
Built/Refurbished: 2005/2023
True North is built for access to remote environments, operating in shallow coastal waters and river systems where conventional expedition ships cannot enter. Daily operations revolve around direct engagement: multiple adventure boats, an onboard helicopter, and a strict avoidance of long sea days ensure that time is spent actively exploring rather than transiting. Interiors mirror high-end lodge standards with panoramic lounges, an alfresco bar, refined dining, and cabins equipped for comfort and immediacy to the landscape. Crew involvement is constant and hands-on, creating an experience defined by flexibility, varied activities and immersion in wilderness rather than passive sightseeing.
True North II delivers the same expedition model in a more intimate format, carrying just 22 guests and maintaining the purpose-built shallow navigation that allows direct access to rivers, coastlines and isolated anchorages. Its layout consolidates social spaces into a combined saloon and lounge, supported by a dining room designed for a refined, communal atmosphere. Cabins retain private facilities and in-house entertainment, while a full suite of adventure boats and regular helicopter operations mirror the capabilities of the larger vessel. The smaller scale enhances personal attention and reinforces the brand’s defining approach: constant activity, close crew interaction and immediate entry into remote environments.
Inclusions
• All adventure boat excursions & activities,
• Destination-inspired dining and non-alcoholic refreshments throughout the day,
• All fishing & snorkeling equipment and cylinders & weight belts (on dive trips)
• Complimentary café style coffees and tea are available all day
Exclusions
• International and domestic flights
• Passport and visa costs where applicable
• Travel Insurance
• Scenic helicopter flights
• Visitors fee
• Transfers not listed in the itinerary
• Adventure wear and other purchases made on-board
• Alcoholic beverages (except as offered on special excursions)
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$2,575 AUD per day
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