Experience
Sydney from an extraordinary perspective aboard your own
small cruise ship MV Captain Cook’s Explorer.
• Sleep on Sydney Harbour
• Contemporary dining
• Explore Sydney past & present
• Dancing & Entertainment
• Guided walks & commentary
• Captains Dinner
By day, Sydney exudes a bustling artisan atmosphere of al
fresco cafes, outdoor pubs, friendly locals, and a colourful
history. By moonlight, Sydney offers romantic nights of
elegant dining amid the stunning views of the Sydney Harbour
Bridge, followed by supreme entertainment at the renowned
Sydney Opera House.
MV
Captain Cook's Explorer features 60 air conditioned cabins
with private ensuites, cocktail bar, lounge, elegant dining
room and spacious sun deck. Our acclaimed chefs will delight
you with hearty breakfasts, al fresco luncheons featuring
fresh local seafood and contemporary Australian a la carte
dinners. Our friendly and professional crew provide the
inside story on some of our colourful local residents, folklore
and history, while catering for your every comfort. In the
evening there is entertainment, dancing and the romance
of a sparkling Sydney night.
Sample Itinerary
Friday
- Our friendly crew welcomes you at Number 1 King Street
Wharf, Darling Harbour. As the city lights begin to shine
we depart for our dinner cruise. Tonight we anchor in Farm
Cove by the shores of the Botanic Gardens, close to the
sails of the Sydney Opera House.
Saturday - Active types can board our
tender for a quick trip to Man o’ War Steps beside
the Opera House and a cool morning stroll through the Botanic
Gardens. Once back on board, healthy appetites tuck-in to
a hot buffet breakfast before we head for the upper reaches
of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers. See foreshores and
bay sides packed with historic sites, trophy homes and prestige
residential developments while your on-board commentator
shares stories galore from the past and present.
The afternoon brings us back to town for an on-shore exploration
of Sydney’s historic Rocks district. Among immaculately
preserved colonial architecture, you will find fabulous
market and retail shopping, corner pubs, top art galleries
and plenty of busking talent. Then we set sail across the
harbour and anchor off the northern foreshore for the Captain’s
Dinner and an evening of live music and dancing.
Sunday - The early morning crew is
out again, this time for a walk through the bush and the
old artillery emplacements on Bradley’s Head. The
hike is well worth it for the glorious harbour views from
the headland. The mid-morning’s cruise takes us into
the territory of Sydney’s rich and famous –
the eastern suburbs. Your commentator lays out their history
and relates intriguing anecdotes as we sail past huge homes
and glamorous yachts bobbing at closely-packed moorings.
At beachside Watson’s Bay we head ashore to explore
the charming old fishing village and historic naval establishments
which make up this exclusive suburb. You can take a guided
walk to The Gap, an optional sea kayak tour around the picturesque
bays, or relax in the waterside pub. Once again on board,
lunch is served al fresco on the top deck and we cruise
back to Darling Harbour.
Your
Cruise Includes:
Two nights cabin accommodation
All meals
Use of all onboard facilities
24 hour self service coffee bar
Welcome fruit cocktail
Guided foreshore walks
Nightly entertainment
Australian GST 10%
Honeymoon Bonus: Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
in room on arrival
Not included: Personal purchases, drinks and any optional
tours.
Sailing
Captain Cook's Explorer departs every Friday from No.1 King
Street Wharf, Darling Harbour at 6.00pm (Boarding 5.00pm)
Returns 3.00pm Sunday
Excluding public holidays and special event weekends
Prices for Sydney
Weekend Cruises
Valid until 31 April 2008
2-Night Weekend Cruise - Every Friday
Departs 6.00pm No.1 King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour.
(Boarding from 5:00pm)
Returns Sunday 3:00pm
Per person prices in Australian Dollars & include Australian
GST 10%.
| |
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| |
Twin |
Double |
Twin |
Double |
| Twin Share pp |
420 |
470 |
540 |
590 |
| Sole Occupancy |
630 |
680 |
810 |
860 |
*Book up to 30 days before sailing and save 10% on 1
April 2007 to 31 March 2008 departures
Offer
is capacity controlled
Infants: Children 0-2 years
free of charge in existing bedding however not recommended
Cancellation Policy: 59-30 days prior to sailing: $200 per
person. 29-15 days prior to sailing: 50%. Under 15 days
prior to sailing: 100%. All cancellations are subject to
a $50 pp administration fee
Itineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational
needs
A fuel surcharge of approx AU$10 per person is additional
and payable onboard the vessel - no advance payments.
All rates are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST)
at the current legislated rate (May 2006) of 10% and may
be subject to variation by the Government of the day
10%Early Booking Saver is on the cruise element of the holiday
and is capacity controlled
PLEASE NOTE: A limited cruise
schedule operates 1 June 2007– 31 August 2007 (approximately
one departure per month). Group enquiries available anytime.
Special prices & itineraries
apply to the following cruises (details on application):
Friday 06 April 2007 (Easter)
Friday 21 December 2007 (Christmas)
Friday 28 December 2007 (New Years Eve)
Friday 25 January 2008 (Australia Day)
Friday 21 March 2008 (Easter)
