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Captain Cook's Explorer is
Sydney's only overnight cruise ship, accommodating
120 passengers in 61 ensuite cabins, and over 300
passengers for sightseeing and dining. Design your
own itinerary - active or laid back - from the hundreds of waterfront
attractions and beaches scattered over 250 kilometres
of foreshore. The views alone are worth the journey -
from a breathtaking sunset over the sails of the Sydney
Opera House to a sparkling dawn on the cliffs of
the north shore. Captain Cook’s Explorer is
simply the best address in Sydney.
Facilities
Three passenger-accommodation decks, plus ‘A Deck’
dining/conference room and cocktail bar with panoramic
harbour views and the covered ‘Observation Deck’
for al fresco dining, meetings and sightseeing; lounge
and library.
Accommodation
61 cabins, each with private bathroom ensuite, on/off air-conditioning,
serviced daily. Outside Cabins (43) on B & C
Decks open onto outside walkways and have picture
windows. Inside Cabins (18) on D Deck open to an inside passageway and
have outside portholes.
Meetings
The ideal meeting venue for up to 200 by day and 120
overnight. The expansive dining saloon easily converts
to theatre style for up to 180 delegates, with breakout
rooms available in the Lounge and Observation
Deck. Boarding for guest speakers and day
delegates is available at numerous wharves around
the harbour.
Activities
The choice of waterfront attractions is endless. Nearly all
of Sydney’s most popular attractions are located on
the waterfront. Choose from bustling Darling Harbour,
the historic Rocks district and markets, beachside
Watson’s Bay, Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Park Zoo
and the Star City Casino among many.
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Weekend Escape
Every 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 and Australian GST at 10%.
Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, Onboard Charges and/or fuel
surcharges. For full
information
click here.
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.
Special prices and
itineraries apply to Easter, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day
cruises, plus special event cruises. Itineraries subject to change due
to weather and other operational requirements |
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