Captain Cook Cruises: Overnight & School Cruises

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Join a small group of passengers for a weekend aboard the MV Captain Cook's Explorer and really get to know both contemporary and historical Sydney.

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.

Captain Cook Cruises is Sydney's acknowledged leader in sightseeing cruises. Hear stories of the port and its people from expert commentators in relaxed comfort aboard our fleet of big white cruise ships. Cruise in daylight, at sunset or with the city night lights as your romantic backdrop. Whatever your choice, a Captain Cook Cruise is the best way to see Sydney Harbour.

2-Night Weekend Escape Cruise

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

Friday - Their friendly crew welcomes you at Number 1 King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour. As the city lights begin to shine you depart for your dinner cruise. Tonight you 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 their 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 Captains 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 & 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.

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.

Departs From: No.1 King Street Wharf
Departure Time: 6:00pm Friday
Returns: 3:00pm

Highlights

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

All rates in AUD per person	Inside Cabin Bunk Beds	Outside Cabin Twin Beds
Twin Share	$420.00	$540.00
Sole Occupancy	$630.00	$810.00

Extra Charges:

Fuel Surcharge of AU$10 per person per night (under 3 years free of charge) payable onboard the vessel.

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

School Cruises

A Captain Cook Education Cruise is a great field study and experience for school students Kindergarten to Year 12. An informative and educational commentary of Sydney Harbour is provided for students on board our well appointed, all weather vessels.

A wide selection of Educational worksheets are available for teachers including: Science, World War II, HSIE, Visual Arts, Aboriginal Studies, History, Geography &Federation 2001

Captain Cook Education Cruises departs from No. 6 Jetty Wharf, Circular Quay, with Train, Bus and Ferry access at our doorstep. Circular Quay also offers some great parks and scenery for students to relax at lunchtime. Their modern and spacious cruise terminal is fully undercover for all weather conditions.

Departs From: No.6 Jetty Circular Quay
Departure Time: 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.45pm, 2.30pm & 4.00pm. A 6.00pm
Duration: Approx 1 hr 15mins

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