TRUE NORTH Yacht Charter — 49.9m Image Marine motor yacht for 36 guests, with a crew of 20
- Length
- 49.9 m
- Guests
- 36
- Cabins
- 18
- Crew
- 20
- Builder
- Image Marine
- Year
- 2005
49.9m · Image Marine · motor yacht
TRUE NORTH at a glance
TRUE NORTH is a 49.9m Image Marine motor yacht launched in 2005, sleeping 36 guests in 18 cabins with a crew of 20. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the East Mediterranean.
- Length
- 49.9 m
- Guests
- 36
- Cabins
- 18
- Crew
- 20
- Builder
- Image Marine
- Year
- 2005
Blue Ocean Club overview
Image Marine launched her in 2005
Image Marine launched TRUE NORTH in 2005.
She measures 49.9 m in length, 10 m across the beam, 2.2 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 14 knots.
Design is credited to Kerry Alexander.
She is flagged in Australia.
01 · On deck
Helipad for 36 guests
On deck: Helipad.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 36 guests.
Interiors
TRUE NORTH interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite communications, stabilizers at anchor and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
18 cabins
TRUE NORTH sleeps 36 guests in 18 cabins.
Water toys
TRUE NORTH water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for TRUE NORTH.
Jet skis and Seabobs
Jet Ski (standup)
Diving
Diving equipment
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Diving insured: No
- Compressors: 1
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Croatia
Winter 2026: Croatia, East Italy and Montenegro. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Light fishing gear
- Helipad
- Satellite Communications
- Stabilizers At Anchor
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About TRUE NORTH
Description as supplied.
TRUE NORTH yacht available for charter. Built in 2005 with a charter price from $490,000 for up to 36 guests in 18 suites with a crew of 20.
Particulars
TRUE NORTH specifications
- Length
- 49.9 m
- Length (ft)
- 164 ft
- Beam
- 10 m
- Draft
- 2.2 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Aluminum
- Builder
- Image Marine
- Designer
- Kerry Alexander
- Year launched
- 2005
- Flag
- Australia
- Guests (sleeping)
- 36
- Cabins
- 18
- Crew
- 20
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 2 x CAT 350
- Cruising speed
- 14 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 25.9 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
Blue Ocean Club Yacht Awards · 2027 nominee
TRUE NORTH nominated for Best Charter Yacht 40–49.9m
TRUE NORTH is a confirmed nominee in the Best Charter Yacht 40–49.9m class. In this category, the published brief is clear: distinctive yachts assessed for social space, connection to the sea, operational polish and a charter identity guests remember.
How the nomination is judged
- Verified public vote · 40%
- Charter experience and service · 20%
- Guest space and layout · 15%
- Amenities and water access · 10%
TRUE NORTH charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Croatia, East Italy, Montenegro | €303,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
What a week aboard TRUE NORTH costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- $1,944
- Weekly rate ÷ 36 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Croatia
- Split (SPU) and Dubrovnik (DBV)
- Split and Trogir marinas are about 30 minutes from Split airport; ACI Marina Dubrovnik is about 30 minutes from Dubrovnik airport.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 10%, Croatian VAT 13%.
- Applies to yachts licensed for charter in Croatia.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $490,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $147,000 |
| Croatian VAT (13%) | $63,700 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | $49,000 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $749,700 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
TRUE NORTH and similar yachts in Croatia
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUE NORTH (this yacht)Image Marine | 49.9 m | 36 | 2005 | $490,000 |
| KARIZMACustom | 48 m | 36 | 2016 | €84,000 |
| QUEEN ELEGANZACustom | 49 m | 34 | 2018 | €99,000 |
| LUPUS MARECustom | 43 m | 34 | 2011 | €75,000 |
| CASABLANCACustom | 53.3 m | 36 | 2017 | €108,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for Croatia, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising Croatia: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The charter season runs from May to October. July and August are the warmest and busiest months, with light to moderate Maestral winds blowing from the north-west in the afternoons. May, June, September, and October offer quieter anchorages and cooler temperatures. The Bora, a strong north-easterly wind, and the Jugo, a south-easterly wind, are more frequent outside the peak summer months, requiring careful anchorage selection.
Practical tips
- Fly into Split (SPU) or Dubrovnik (DBV). Split marinas are about 30 minutes away, Trogir is 5 to 10 minutes, and ACI Marina Dubrovnik is 30 minutes from DBV.
- Yachts must register crew and guest lists with the e-Crew system before departure, and local tourist taxes are calculated per person, per day.
- Town quays often use lazy lines rather than anchors. Harbourmasters allocate berths on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early in the afternoon during July and August.
Anchorages to know
- Hvar Town, HvarA busy port with Venetian architecture, offering town quay mooring and a nearby anchorage at the Pakleni Islands for quieter nights.
- Skradin, Krka RiverLocated up the Krka River, this town provides access to the Krka National Park waterfalls and requires navigating a buoyed channel from Šibenik.
- Polače, MljetA large, pine-fringed bay on the northern coast of Mljet Island, providing good holding and direct access to the trails of Mljet National Park.
- Zaklopatica, LastovoA well-protected bay on the northern side of Lastovo island, shielded by a small islet, offering safe mooring and clear water for swimming.
Also listed
Listed with TRUE NORTH
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- Private jet & helicopter transfers
- Michelin-trained private chef
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- VIP beach club & restaurant access
- Photographer & videographer
- Bespoke shore excursions
- Live musicians & DJs
- Anniversary, proposal & celebration staging
- Chauffeured cars & discreet security
- Marine biologist for the children
- 24/7 personal concierge manager
TRUE NORTH: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering TRUE NORTH. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.