{"id":3374,"date":"2008-04-24T02:57:00","date_gmt":"2008-04-24T02:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=3374"},"modified":"2008-04-24T02:57:00","modified_gmt":"2008-04-24T02:57:00","slug":"sydney-weekend-winter-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/04\/sydney-weekend-winter-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydney Weekend Winter Special"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SBDUCj5C9cI\/AAAAAAAAC9A\/79DnYyQHMT0\/s1600-h\/Captain+Cook%27s+Explorer+at+night+2-702918.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SBDUCj5C9cI\/AAAAAAAAC9A\/79DnYyQHMT0\/s320\/Captain+Cook%27s+Explorer+at+night+2-702918.JPG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" id=\"BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192883510817519042\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div link=\"blue\" vlink=\"purple\" lang=\"EN-US\">\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"cid:image001.emz@01C8A5FB.D90E5A70\" style=\"width: 0pt; height: 0pt;\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"cid:image002.gif@01C8A5FB.D90E5A70\" align=\"right\" height=\"68\" hspace=\"12\" width=\"173\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;\">MEDIA RE<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">L<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">EASE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span>24 April 2008<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;\">Winter Warmer Sail\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-AU\">Take your partner for a cosy weekend away on <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-AU\">Sydney<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-AU\">  <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-AU\">Harbour<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-AU\"> this winter with partners cruising for half price on Captain Cook Cruises Weekend Explorer Cruise. Scheduled winter sailings include June 13, July 4 and August 22. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\" lang=\"EN-AU\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>Captain Cook&#8217;s Explorer<b><i><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">,<\/span><\/i><\/b> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Sydney<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">&#8216;s only overnight accommodated cruise ship, departs every Friday night from <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">King<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Street<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Wharf<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> at <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">6.00pm<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> and returns Sunday at <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">3.00pm<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> and provides a unique way for Sydney&#8217;s visitors and locals to see and discover a side of <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Sydney<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> they&#8217;ve never seen before. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>Passengers will explore the most beautiful areas accessible by water; Watson&#8217;s Bay, the Rocks, Bradley&#8217;s Head, Botanical Gardens, Lane Cove and <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Parramatta<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Rivers<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> &#8211; over 250 kilometres of foreshore and beaches on one trip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>But the real experience is on-shore. Stroll through the Botanic Gardens, discover hidden beaches and caves around <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Sydney<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Harbour<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">, explore the historic Rocks district and the old artillery emplacement on Bradley&#8217;s Heads, and relax beachside at Watson&#8217;s Bay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>Dining on board is first class. Enjoy hearty buffet breakfasts, al fresco luncheons featuring fresh local seafood, an elegant Captain&#8217;s Dinner with live music and dancing and the city skyline as the perfect backdrop to it all.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>The ship has 60 cabins for overnight comfort with a choice of twin or double berths all with harbour views and ensuite facilities. Or see <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Sydney<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> like never before on the Sun Deck which affords 360 degree viewing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>This two night leisurely cruise is packed full of fine food and wine, spectacular views, sightseeing, excellent service, exciting shore excursions, music, dancing and relaxation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>Prices for cruises departing <\/span>June 13, July 4 and August 22 <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">start from $470 twin share for the first person and from $235 twin share for the second person. All prices include accommodation, meals and most activities and this offer is valid for sale and travel until <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">August  22<sup>nd<\/sup>, 2008<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"><span>If you can&#8217;t wait until December for Christmas, Captain Cook Cruises July 4<sup>th<\/sup> departure is celebrating Christmas in July. The MV Captain Cook&#8217;s Explorer will be decorated in Christmas decorations and passengers will receive a special visit and gift from Santa and be treated to a delicious Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\">&#8211; ENDS &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\">For further information and bookings, please contact Captain Cook Cruises toll free from <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\">Australia<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\"> on 1800 804 843; Int +61-2-9206 1100, Email: <a href=\"mailto:harbour@captaincook.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">harbour@captaincook.com.au<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.captaincook.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.captaincook.com.au<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 MEDIA RELEASE 24 April 2008 Winter Warmer Sail\u2026 \u00a0 Take your partner for a cosy weekend away on Sydney Harbour this winter with partners cruising for half price on Captain Cook Cruises Weekend Explorer Cruise. Scheduled winter sailings include June 13, July 4 and August 22. \u00a0 Captain Cook&#8217;s Explorer, Sydney&#8216;s only overnight [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3374"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3374\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}