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Captain Cook's Explorer

 MV Captain Cook Explorer

MV Captain Cook's Explorer is Sydney's only overnight cruise ship, accommodating 120 passengers in 61 ensuite cabins, and over 300 passengers for sightseeing and dining. Design your own itinerary - active or laid back - from the hundreds of waterfront attractions and beaches scattered over 250 kilometres of foreshore. The views alone are worth the journey - from a breathtaking sunset over the sails of the Sydney Opera House to a sparkling dawn on the cliffs of the north shore. Captain Cook’s Explorer is simply the best address in Sydney.

 

 

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Technical Data

  

 

 
LOA 174 ft 53 mts
Beam 44 ft  
Draft    
Cruising Speed 12knots  
Tonnage 1160  
Accommodation 120  

 

 

Accommodation (61 Staterooms & Cabins)

61 cabins, each with private bathroom ensuite, on/off air-conditioning, serviced daily. Outside Cabins (43) on B & C Decks open onto outside walkways and have picture windows. Inside Cabins (18) on D Deck open to an inside passageway and have outside portholes.
Amenities: Three passenger-accommodation decks, plus ‘A Deck’ dining/conference room and cocktail bar with panoramic harbor views and the covered ‘Observation Deck’ for al fresco dining, meetings and sightseeing; lounge and library.

Public Rooms:

  • Dining Room

  • 2 Bars

  • 2 Lounges

  • Library (books & videos)

  • 1 Elevators

  • Outdoor swimming Pool

  • Sauna

  • Gymnasium

  • 2 Deck Spa Pools

  • Sun Deck

  • Gift Shop

  • Guest Laundry

  • Satellite Phone & Fax

 

Accommodated: 120

Sightseeing: 350

Cocktails: 320

Seated at tables: 300

Seated at Tables: 280 (Buffet)

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Nautical Equipment

  • Glass Bottom Boat
  • Snorkelling
  • Dive Vessels

 

Safety

  • Meets SOLAS

Classification:

  • Bureau Veritas

Registered:

  • Australia

 

Gastronomy & Services

Dining, specializing in fresh local produce is a highlight of your weekend experience aboard Captain Cook’s Explorer. Guests enjoy hearty breakfasts, al fresco luncheons that feature fresh local seafood and a la carte dinners in contemporary Australian style. All meals are included as well as a 24 hour self service coffee bar and welcome fruit cocktail. Drinks are an additional cost.

 

Total crew 55 

  • Australian crew

 

Itineraries: Private charters of various time frames can be arranged by request. 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. 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 harbor sights, getting to know new friends and enjoying great entertainment.

Departs: Sydney from No. 1 King Street Wharf, Darling Harbor at 6.00pm each Friday (boarding 5.00pm). Returns at 3.00pm on Sunday. Excludes public holidays and special event weekends.