The following information is a guide only and is subject
to change. Kindly note that is your responsibility to ensure
you have all the correct documents including visa, health
and passport requirements. Please check with your local
authorities before you depart. For information & details
of passenger responsibilities please refer to the passenger
cruise contract.
- 61 cabins each with private bathroom ensuite,
on/off air-conditioning, soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced
daily.
- Each cabin contains an on/off air-conditional
switch
- Baggage is limited to what you can stow
in your cabins, so you would be advised not to over
pack. All bags must be clearly labelled with your name
and cabin number. Bags have to be handled by crew and
we would appreciate a weight limit of 20kg. Baggage
can be deposited at the Captain Cook “Cruise
Café” on King Street Wharf anytime from
1.00pm on the day of departure.
– Normal closing time for bar services
is 12 midnight. Our licensing laws do not permit alcohol
to be brought onboard by passengers.
- You may want to
order champagne or make some other celebratory arrangement
for a special occasion. Please give two weeks notice
before sailing. Birthday cakes and sparklers (no candles
please) can be brought onboard at time of embarkation
and stored in ship’s cool room (we regret we
are unable to accept birthday cake orders for this
vessel)
– The vessel departs from No.1 King
Street Wharf, Darling Harbour. The crew will load your
baggage. Boarding is at 5.00pm and sailing at 6.00pm
unless otherwise stated on your ticket. Prior to boarding
please check-in with your ticket and photo identification
at the Captain Cook “Cruise Café”,
located on the waterfront promenade at King Street
Wharf between No1 and No.2 Wharves (approx 400 metres
north of the Sydney Aquarium). If travelling by car,
the nearest set down is the northern end of Lime St,
near Erskine Streets (off Sussex Street), on the city
side of Darling Harbour.
- You are welcome to visit the Bridge, however
please avoid times when the ship is maneuvering into
or leaving port and anchorage.
- For your convenience we operate a cashless
bar system. You may use your Cruise Account for onboard
drinks and some optional shore excursions. Your Cruise
Account must be settled at the Bar prior to disembarkation.
AUD Travellers cheques or credit card (American Express,
Visa, MasterCard, Bankcard & Diners) will be accepted
for payment of your account, however we advise personal
cheques cannot be accepted.
- Complimentary coffee & tea
are available, 24 hours, in the Bligh Lounge.
- Dining, specialising in fresh local produce
is a highlight of your weekend experience aboard Captain
Cook’s Explorer. You will enjoy hearty buffet
breakfasts, al fresco luncheons that feature fresh
local seafood and a la carte dinners in contemporary
Australian style. Dining hours in the Phillip Saloon
are as follows: Breakfast 8.00am - 9.00am, Luncheon
12.30pm, Dinner 7.30pm. To enhance our service we ask
everyone to be prompt at Luncheon and Dinner. There
is one sitting for meals and Breakfast and Lunch are
free seating. Dinner Table reservations are assigned
for the complete cruise. Seating is in tables of six
unless otherwise requested and confirmed.
- Please leave your luggage inside
your cabin, and the key in the outside of the door,
prior to lunch on the final day. It will be landed
ashore by ship's crew. All Cabin Accounts must be settled
prior to disembarkation.
- During the day sportswear and casual
clothes are suggested. We kindly ask however, that
you do not wear bathing suits or beach attire in public
rooms or lounges, especially in the Dining Saloon.
Footwear is requested in both the Dining Saloon and
Lounges. During the evening smart casual wear is recommended
- an open neck shirt and slacks for gentlemen and a
dress, skirt and blouse or pants outfit for ladies.
At the Captain's Gala Dinner a jacket and tie would
not be out of place for gentlemen and a cocktail dress
or pantsuit for ladies.
- The ships electricity is AC 240 volts
50 cycle (standard electrical power used in Australia).
You are welcome to bring your own shavers and hairdryers.
- We regret due to insurance constraints,
we are unable to conduct engine room tours.
- During the cruise a number of shore excursions
are available (charges may apply to some optional tours).
You may be requested to book your preferred times for
shore excursions. As a courtesy to your fellow passengers,
please be prompt to your marshalling station (details
will be provided in your daily onboard itinerary) with
any items you may need including sunglasses, sunscreen,
hat, bathers, towel or walking shoes.
- ‘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.
- A games chest is located in the Bligh Lounge.
Feel free to make use of the games but please return
them to the chest.
- Please note the ship does not have any laundry
facilities.
- A selection of books is available for your
reading pleasure in the Bligh Lounge. Kindly return
the books when you have finished reading them.
- The ship’s crew does not include a
doctor, however the Ship’s Officers are trained
in First Aid. As there is no pharmacy onboard, please
ensure you bring adequate prescription medicines you
may require.
- The passenger warrants
that they are physically fit and capable of undertaking
the cruise. A certificate of fitness of travel by your
doctor is required for passengers over 75 years of
age and/or passengers with limited mobility. For full
details please refer to the Passenger Cruise Contract.
- These charges are not included in
your cruise fare and are payable at the conclusion
of your cruise (we regret they cannot be prepaid).
All amounts are charged to your onboard cabin account,
payable at the end of your cruise by credit card, cash
or traveller’s cheque (AUD). Please note surcharges
are subject to change. An example is Fuel Surcharge.
- Tickets are issued subject
to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Cruise
Contract.
– A selection of cruise
souvenirs (eg hats and t-shirts) and film are available
for purchase from the bar.
- The cabins and public rooms on the
Ship are designated as "Non-Smoking". For
everyone's comfort we ask you not to smoke in these
areas. Smoking is permitted on outside decks, however
we ask you to refrain during meal services. As a courtesy
to your fellow passengers, please refrain from smoking
pipes and cigars. Cigarettes are not sold onboard.
- Passengers requiring special meals
should advise the Company in writing at least two weeks
prior to sailing and discuss with the Cruise Director
on boarding.
- Tipping is always a personal matter and
depends on whether you have enjoyed the service you
receive. Tipping is not necessary, however if you feel
the service exceeded your expectation, a tip can be
left with the cashier when you settle your account.
- Each evening while you are dining, a stewardess
will be conducting evening bed turndown and leaving
a copy of the following day’s itinerary.
- Please be aware the ship does not carry
a safe. Captain Cook Cruises accepts no liability for
the loss of any valuables. |
