| Embarkation:
Your "welcome aboard"
the luxurious True North is in the frontier
pearling port of Broome. Embarkation
is at 1700hrs - time for a cocktail
with your fellow adventurers
before
departing at approximately 1800hrs.
Dinner is served shortly after leaving
port and then it's an overnight steam
to the Rowley Shoals. (During the months
of September, October and November only)
Day
1:
We arrive early at Imperieuse
Reef, the Shoal's southernmost atoll.
Sample our famous fruit platter and
a sumptuous breakfast before exploring
the atoll's huge lagoon. You will marvel
at crystal clear waters teeming with
life - clouds of fish and corals of
every imaginable colour and shape. There
will be plenty of opportunity for beach
combing on Cunningham Island, relaxed
snorkelling in tropical waist deep water
or perhaps some "catch-and-release"
lagoon fishing using eco friendly tackle.
Our qualified and experienced crew will
be on hand to personally introduce everyone
to the delights of this pristine environment.
When you're not on excursion, relax
onboard True North and enjoy our renowned
fine cuisine in air-conditioned comfort.
The licensed open-air bar will definitely
be "the spot" to witness your
first spectacular 'Rowley sunset'.
Day
2:
We start the day with a short
cruise to Clerke Reef and a Rowley highlight
- a visit to the Aquarium! Forget the
Great Barrier Reef - this is world-class
snorkelling at its very best! Even if
you've never put your head under water
before - this is an absolute must. The
water is only waist deep however the
experience is literally out of this
world! More brilliantly coloured corals,
giant clams and more than 600 of the
world's most beautiful fish species
at your fingertips! After another sumptuous
lunch try an introductory SCUBA dive
or hand feed maori wrasse and potato
cod from True North's back steps! Then
crank up the action with something unique
- high speed snorkel drifts through
the outer reef! Our anchorage tonight
is in the "swimming pool like"
waters of Clerke Lagoon - 300 kilometres
off the coast of Australia!
Day
3:
Another day in paradise -
perhaps an early morning swim and breakfast
on the deck before we manoeuvre True
North out of the lagoon. Now it's time
to experience the thrill of snorkelling
from a 110' cruise boat - our captain
will back up to within inches of the
reef and all you have to do is step
off True North's convenient rear steps!
Close encounters with humpback whales,
manta rays and sailfish are also on
the agenda as we cruise the outer reef.
Finish the day with sunset drinks on
the beach and one of our famous Island
Parties! Then its back to the ultimate
comfort of True North and another perfect
night in Clerke Lagoon - 360° stars
reflected in a glassy ocean!
Day
4:
Start the day with an early
morning stroll on your very own
sandy cay before we enjoy a leisurely
cruise to Mermaid Reef - the Rowley's
northern-most atoll. By now you will
be addicted to snorkelling on the outer
reef and your wish is our command! We'll
spend the day exploring the outer reef
and your wish is our command. We'll
spend the day exploring the outer reef
of this remote and untouched wilderness
and, depending on the tide, you may
become one of the few people who have
ever walked on Mermaid's sand cay -
it is completely submerged by tide twice
a day. Then all too soon, it's time
for our overnight steam to Broome. Relive
what is guaranteed to be an experience
of a lifetime as the Rowleys merge into
a blazing western sky! Join the crew
at the Captain's Party and enjoy "the
best sleep of your life"
Day
5:
Early morning arrival in Broome
in time to disembark at 0800 hrs. Transfer
to the airport or your accommodation.
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