Sydney Weekend Cruise

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

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.

Departures from Sydney, Australia for 2008/9 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

Sydney Harbour cruises Australian Dollar price per person Dates 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009  Inside Cabin EBS*  Inside Cabin  Outside Cabin EBS* Outside Cabin Twin Share per person 468  515  576 635 Sole Occupancy 680  750  842 930 Sydney Harbour cruises Australian Dollar price per person Dates 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010  Inside Cabin EBS*  Inside Cabin  Outside Cabin EBS* Outside Cabin Twin Share per person 468  515  576 635 Sole Occupancy 574  633 709 783   Outside Cabins have twin beds but a double bed can be requested at a surcharge of $50 per room per night. *Early Booking Saver (EBS) Availablity & Discounts. Book early to secure EBS fares. These fares are capacity controlled. A certain number of cabins have been made available at these discounted fares. Once these cabins are sold, fares may revert to the higher fare Currency Convertor popup(excludes bank conversion charges) A fuel surcharge of AU$10 per person per night is additional and payable onboard the vessel - no advance payments. (Under 3 years free of charge) Please note: A limited cruise schedule operates June to August (approx one departure per month). Group enquiries available anytime. Special prices & itineraries apply to the following cruises (details on application): 25 December 2008 & 09 (Christmas Day) 26 December 2008 & 09 (Boxing Day) 30 December 2008 & 09 (New Years Eve) 23 January 2009 & 10 (Australia Day Cruise) 10 April 2009 (Easter) All rates are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST) . Fully paid guests will be protected at their booked rate, except for fuel surcharges, government taxes or other surcharges. Holidays will be charged in your own currency at the current conversion rate. Currency Convertor popup (excludes bank conversion charges)

Call us to check availability:
UK: 01756 706535
Overseas: +44 1756 706535

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Call us to check availability:
UK: 01756 706535
Overseas: +44 1756 706535

Go to World Wide River Index

Sample Itinerary
FRIDAY	Our friendly crew welcomes you at Number 1 King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour. (Boarding from 5.00pm) 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. (Returns: 3.00pm Sunday
Itineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational requirements

Cruise Price Includes • Two nights cabin accommodation • All meals • Use of all onboard facilities • 24 hour self service coffee bar • Welcome fruit cocktail • Guided foreshore walks • Australian GST 10% • Honeymoon/Anniversary Bonus: Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in room on arrival Not included: Personal purchases, drinks and any optional tours