We
are proud to offer you the most comprehensive programme of scheduled
harbour cruises available. On our daylight cruises you receive
a full commentary from our friendly, professional crew members.
Daily Rates shown
below are in Australian Dollars Per Person
Valid 01 April 2008 to 31 March 2009
Rates
per person
Inside
Cabin
Bunk Beds
Outside
Cabin
Twin Beds
Twin
Share
$470
$705
Sole
Occupancy
$590
$885
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.
Double Bed - A surcharge
of
$50per room per night applies to all Inside Cabins
and Outside Cabins with a double
bed.
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted updated 250108cm
•
Sleep on Sydney Harbour
• Contemporary dining
• Explore Sydney past & present
• Dancing & Entertainment
• Guided walks & commentary
• Captains Dinner
Experience Sydney from an extraordinary perspective
aboard your own small cruise ship.
MV Captain Cook's Explorer takes you off the beaten
track to places only the locals know
and up close to some of the most beautiful and
famous aspects of Sydney Harbour.
Regular shore visits include street markets, beautiful
gardens and beachside Watsons
Bay. The views are worth the journey alone - a
breathtaking sunset over the sails of the
Sydney Opera House to a sparkling dawn on the
cliffs of the north shore. Evenings on
board are a blend of top class food and wine,
spectacular harbour sights, getting to know
new friends and enjoying great entertainment.
Facilities:
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.
Accommodation:
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.
Dining:
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 and a la carte dinners in contemporary
Australian style.
No.1
King Street Wharf
Departs
Returns
Boarding
from 5.00pm
6.00pm
Friday
3.00pm
Sunday
Please
Note: A limited cruise schedule operates June
to August (approximately one departure per month).
Groups
enquiries available anytime.
Special
prices & itineraries apply to the
following cruises (details on application)
Friday 26 December 2008 (Boxing Day)
Tuesday 30 December 2008 (New Years Eve)
Friday 23 January 2009 (Australia Day Cruise – Sunday
25 January 2009)
Sample
Itinerary
Friday
- After dinner 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 baysides 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, enjoy a swim
at Camp Cove, 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.
Itineraries subject to change due to weather and other
operational requirements
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Standard Honeymoon / Anniversary
Bonus - Complimentary
bottle of sparkling wine in room on arrival
Early Booking Saver
(EBS) Availability & Discounts:
Book early
to secure Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares which represent discounts
of up to 10% on 2008/09 selected Brochure Fares. EBS fares are
capacity controlled. Captain Cook Cruises has set aside cabins
which are available at these discounted fares. Once these cabins
are sold, fares may revert to a higher fare or the full Brochure
Fare. Savings apply to cruise fares only - they do not apply
to other fees/charges including but not limited to transfers,
shore
excursions, fuel surcharges, government taxes or other fees as
applied from time to time.
Onboard Charges - As at 01 May 2005:
The following onboard charges apply to all passengers. These charges
are not included in your cruise fare and are payable at the conclusion
of your cruise. All amounts are charged to your onboard cabin
account, payable at the end of your cruise by credit card, cash
or traveller’s cheque. Please note surcharges are subject
to change.
Fuel Surcharge of
$10 per person (under 3 years free of charge)
General Conditions: Per
person prices in Australian Dollars (AU$). Special prices, itineraries
and conditions apply on selected special event cruises. All bookings
are subject to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Cruise
Contract. Cancellation charges apply. Prices exclude any levies
or surcharges such as credit card surcharges, Environmental Management
Charge or Onboard Charges such as fuel surcharges as applied from
time to time. All rates are inclusive of Australian Goods &
Services Tax (GST 10%) or Fijian Value Added Tax (VAT 12.5%) at
the current legislated rate (Sep 2005) and may be subject to variation
by the Government of the day. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the
right to increase fares without prior notice, however fully paid
guests will be protected at their booked rate, except for fuel
surcharges, government taxes or other surcharges.
Confirmation of Bookings:
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a deposit of
$200 per person, and acceptance of the terms and conditions
of the Passenger Cruise Contract. Final payment of the cruise
fare must be made at least 60 days before sailing otherwise bookings
will be cancelled.
Cancellations & Refunds
All cancellations are subject to an
$50 administration fee per person. Cancellation fees,
less the administration fee, may be applied to another cruise
if completed within 12 months of original booking. Cancellations
received inside 60 days of sailing will be subject to cancellation
charges at the following rates:
CANCELLATION
within
30-59 days
$200 pp
deposit
within
15-29 days
50%
of fare
14 days
or less
100%
of fare
no-shows
at sailing
100%
of fare
Special
cancellation and payment policies apply to groups of 15 or
more.
It is strongly recommended that passengers take out cancellation
and travel insurance from the time of deposit. It is your responsibility
to ensure you have the necessary passports and visas.
For your comfort it may be necessary to amend itineraries or arrangements
due to weather or other operational needs. Captain Cook Cruises
reserves the right to vary fares, cabin allocation, itineraries,
vessels, schedules and conditions of cruise without notice.
