{"id":17550,"date":"2014-10-23T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T09:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/make-the-most-of-the-festive-season-with-a-cruise-on-board-the-true-north\/"},"modified":"2014-10-23T09:08:00","modified_gmt":"2014-10-23T09:08:00","slug":"make-the-most-of-the-festive-season-with-a-cruise-on-board-the-true-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/10\/make-the-most-of-the-festive-season-with-a-cruise-on-board-the-true-north\/","title":{"rendered":"Make The Most Of The Festive Season With A Cruise On Board The True North"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"unnamed<\/a>For those trying to make a departure from the Christmas norm, the four day\u00a0<\/span>Sydney Rocks<\/em>\u00a0on board the mighty True North might be just the ticket.<\/span><\/span>

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Following on from its exploration of the magical waters of Papua New Guinea, the True North makes its way down Australia\u2019s east coast arriving in Sydney just in time for the festive season.<\/span><\/div>\n

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And the\u00a0Sydney Rocks<\/em>\u00a0itinerary is an ultimate Christmas indulgence. Guests are able to share special times with family and friends whilst being spoilt in typical True North style.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Departing on December the 25th, guests embark in time for a sumptuous Christmas dinner on spectacular Sydney Harbour. The next day, all aboard are guaranteed \u2018front row seats\u2019 for the start of one of Australia\u2019s greatest sporting events, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A pre-race visit to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is also included.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Then, over the next three days and nights the True North will explore the beauty of the Hawkesbury River. There will be plenty of time for swimming, bushwalking and relaxing. There is also an opportunity to explore the Hunter Valley via the ship\u2019s helicopter which will whisk guests away for a day of wine tasting.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cIn typical True North style, you can do as much or as little as you like!\u201d says Peter Trembath, GM at North Star Cruises.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cThanks to our knowledgeable Australian crew of 20, a maximum of just 36 guests can rest assured that they will be pampered in signature style. It always makes for a welcome change when compared to a usually more frantic festive season!\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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Australia\u2019s premier luxury adventure-cruise ship, the\u00a0True North<\/em>\u00a0is purpose-built to sail deep into the heart of the wilderness, visiting areas that larger ships cannot access. Guests are privy to only the highest quality experiencescourtesy of\u00a0True North<\/em>\u2019s on-board biologist and a team of naturalists, a ship\u2019s helicopter and six dedicated expedition boats.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Exceptional food and wine are also at the heart of a\u00a0True North<\/em>\u00a0experience. The ship\u2019s modern Australian cuisine is supplemented with locally sourced ingredients and complemented by an outstanding selection of Western Australian wines. Cabins are spacious and modern; there is a panoramic lower deck dining room, an alfresco bar and an observation lounge.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Daily activities on board\u00a0True North\u00a0<\/em>include scenic walks, fishing, snorkelling, diving, picnics, cultural events and spectacular flights in the ship\u2019s helicopter.<\/span><\/div>\n