Natural beauty remains everywhere: in broad and tiny beaches, in wide and narrow bays, on high green headlands and on the water itself, where pleasure sailors mix with ferries, working boats, cargo vessels and ocean liners in a constant swirl of traffic.

Accommodation and Facilities 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.

The 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. Three passenger-accommodation decks, dining room, cocktail bar with panoramic harbour views, covered Observation Deck for al fresco dining, sightseeing and relaxation, lounge, library, games chest and video for quieter activities are just a few of the features aboard this magnificent small ship.

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Weekend Cruise - M.V. Captain Cook's Explorer
Captain Cook's Explorer departs every Friday from No 1 King Street Wharf.
Departs Sydney 6.00pm Friday (Boarding 5.00pm)
Returns 3.00pm Sunday
Excluding public holidays and special event weekends
Itineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational needs

Sample Itinerary
Friday - Depart for your Welcome Dinner cruise of the spectacular city lights of Sydney. Tonight we anchor in Farm Cove with the dramatic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Saturday - Early birds are invited for a walk around the Opera House and Botanic Gardens. This morning we depart the Main Harbour for the fascinating upper reaches of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers. In the afternoon step ashore a the historic 'Rocks' district and explore one of Sydney's best weekend markets and street entertainment. Tonight we anchor off the Northern foreshore for the Captain's Dinner with live music and dancing.

Sunday - An early walk offers spectacular views of the city, headlands and islands. Cruise the exclusive Eastern suburbs, home to Sydney's rich and famous, to our beachside destination of Watsons Bay. Relax in the outdoor pub atmosphere or join a walk to the Southern headlands before an al fresco luncheon on the top deck. Return cruise to the city before disembarking.

Your Cruises 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 Australian GST

Sydney Harbour Charters Captain Cook Cruises is Sydney's premier cruise operator with a fleet of ten superb vessels catering for 2 to 2000 guests. All vessels, including Sydney's only overnight cruise ship "Captain Cook's Explorer" are available for exclusive charter, for day, evening, overnight and weekend functions and events.

Captain Cook Cruises is a multi-award winning, family owned, Australian company. Over 30 years we have gained a reputation for excellence and reliability - the chosen venue for international dignitaries including the President and Vice President of the United States, the Chancellor of Germany and the Prime Minister of France.

In addition to the comprehensive Exclusive Charter services, Captain Cook Cruises operates over 20 public cruises daily including the spectacular Top Deck Luncheon, morning and afternoon Coffee Cruises, and a choice of three Dinner Cruises nightly. For smaller groups of up to 40, these cruises offer a fabulous value-for-money alternative, cruising aboard the flagships including the superb new cruising restaurant "M.V. Sydney 2000".

Captain Cook provide encounters with extraordinary places, expert, knowledgeable and passionate guides, home style first class dining, entertainment and good company. What more could you want. Enquire now and we will be happy to provide further information for you.