Captain Cook Cruises

Reporter: Jon Sivewright

All aboard! Jon is hitting the harbour on a 2 Night Weekend Escape Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises.

 

From the Great Barrier Reef to the islands of Fiji, from the bays and beaches of Sydney Harbour to the outback vastness of the Murray River basin, Captain Cook Cruises draws on over 35 years of cruising knowledge to create unique and exciting travel experiences.

 

 

 

 

Captain Cook Cruises is a family-owned, Australian ‘small ship’ cruise operator and the recipient of numerous awards including Australian, New South Wales, Tropical North Queensland and South Australian `Tourism Awards for Excellence’, Fiji Visitors Bureau `Best Cruise Line’, and the Australian Federation of Travel Agents `Best Cruise Line’.

 

The company operates a fleet of 16 vessels, employs over 500 people and offers a choice of over 150 cruises weekly throughout Australia and Fiji.

 

Their vessels have hosted some of the world’s most prestigious events and dignitaries including the President of the United States, President of China, Vice Chancellor of Germany and members of the British Royal family; the American basketball Sydney 2000 Olympic `Dreamteam’; Incentives for Ford, Amway, Mazda and Nissan; the Supreme and Federal Courts Judges Conference; and the 2002 Commonwealth Games Fundraising Dinner with Ian Thorpe – to name just a few.

 

 

 

 

2 Night Weekend Escape Cruise

Highlights

  • Sleep on Sydney Harbour
  • Contemporary dining
  • Explore Sydney past & present
  • Dancing & Entertainment
  • Guided walks & commentary

 

Experience Sydney from an extraordinary perspective aboard your own small cruise ship MV Captain Cook’s Explorer.

 

Located at No.1 King Street Wharf, boarding from 5.00pm. Departs 6.00pm Friday and returns 3.00pm Sunday.

 

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 and nightly entertainment. Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, any optional tours and fuel surcharges.

 

Facilities include three passenger-accommodation decks; ‘A Deck’ dining room and cocktail bar with panoramic harbour views; covered ‘Observation Deck’ for al fresco dining, sightseeing and relaxation; lounge and library; games chest and video.

 

The accommodation comprises of 61 cabins each with private bathroom ensuite, on/off air-conditioning, soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced daily. Outside Cabins on B & C Decks open onto outside walkways and have picture windows. Inside Cabins on D Deck open to an inside passageway and have portholes facing the outside.

 

The dining specialises in fresh local produce and is a highlight of your weekend experience aboard Captain Cook’s Explorer. You will enjoy hearty buffet breakfasts, al fresco luncheons and a la carte dinners in contemporary Australian style.

 

More Information

Captain Cook Cruises

2 night Weekend Explorer Cruise

Departs every Friday 6pm from King Street Wharf

 

Telephone: 1800 804 843

Prices start from $378 per person (twin share) including all your meals.

www.captaincook.com.au

 

Prices correct as at 06/10/07