Description
There are few better ways to experience Australia’s longest river than with a trip on board Captain Cook’s Murray Princess. Faithfully designed right down to her authentic paddlewheel, Murray Princess was built to reflect the ships of old that used to pass down this historic waterway. Her 120 passengers cannot fail to enjoy the fantastic scenery in the company of Captain Cook’s friendly and knowledgeable crew.
Murray Princess Entertainment and Relaxation
Like all Captain Cook cruise ships, Murray Princess offers a number of ways for passengers to relax and enjoy themselves during the day. At just sixty-seven metres long, she may be a small vessel, but she certainly provides plenty of facilities, such as the spacious sun deck that is perfect for relaxing with a book. Murray Princess also offers two spas, two saunas, two friendly bars and two faithfully reconstructed lounges, so there is bound to be something for everyone. The ship also houses a gift shop for purchasing souvenirs, as well as a comprehensive library in which you can learn about the next destination on your itinerary. Murray Princess also boasts a speedboat for special excursions.
Murray Princess Dining
Dining on board any Captain Cook cruise is sure to be a delight, with splendid buffet breakfasts and lunches available, as well as beautiful gourmet meals in the evening. Breakfast is served from 7am until 8:30am and lunch is laid on daily at 12pm. Your evening meal is served every night at 7:30pm, however all these meal times are of course subject to change if there are on shore excursions taking place.
Murray Princess Accommodation
Housing sixty rooms comprising nine Inside Cabins, forty-five Outside Cabins and six lavish Staterooms, Captain Cook’s Murray Princess offers comfortable accommodation for all of its guests. Each room is able to offer some form of window view, as well as en suite bathrooms, electric blankets, air conditioning and fresh towels, with Staterooms of course offering more space.
Cruise Line
Captain Cook Cruises Description
One of the best cruise companies for sailing around the stunning coastlines of Australasia, Captain Cook cruises is an independent, family run business, meaning you are guaranteed a level of service that is both personal and unique. With itineraries exploring every corner of the continent and a fleet of vessels that have played host to some of the world’s most prestigious events and famous political leaders, Captain Cook cruises guarantee an intimate, relaxing experience as you sail away on one of their small, cosy cruise ships.
Captain Cook Destinations
Each of Captain Cook’s ships sails to its own idyllic destination, with each different itinerary offering a different picturesque corner of the continent and plenty of opportunities for memorable on shore excursions.
• Sydney Harbour
• Great Barrier Reef
• Murray River
• Fijian Islands
Captain Cook Accommodation
Captain Cook’s accommodation is split into two basic categories; that of Cabin and Stateroom. Cabins are perfect for budget conscious travellers and offer all the basics such as an en suite bathroom, easily controllable air conditioning and plenty of storage space. All rooms are also serviced daily, meaning you can expect to find it in a pristine state every evening when you are ready for bed. The Stateroom class is divided up into Standard, Upper and Deluxe Staterooms, each offering more storage space and indeed space in general than the Cabin rooms. Upper and Deluxe staterooms are able to boast slightly better views, but rest assured all passengers can expect to enjoy a window view of some description.
Captain Cook Entertainment and Dining
Much of your journey on board a Captain Cook cruise will centre around the fabulous destinations you will be visiting, with an array of excursions available to help you make the most of your wonderful surroundings. Captain Cook cruise ships possess a great deal to assist you in your endeavours, with smaller excursion vessels on hand to allow access to the narrower and harder to reach waterways that you will encounter. Inflatable zodiacs are also on hand to ferry you from the ship directly on to the beach, while passengers enjoying a Great Barrier Reef cruise can look forward to an exciting glass-bottomed boat tour of the area.
On board your cruise ship, a number of relaxing amenities are on hand to ensure your stay is a comfortable and enjoyable one. One of the most popular areas on board is the sun deck, where guests can relax on a lounger by the refreshing pool, while indoors there are a number of lounges and cocktail bars available. All ships feature a handy reference library that contains all the information you need to know about the next wonderful destination on your itinerary, while some of Captain Cook’s ships feature a sauna and small gymnasium.
Dining on board Captain Cook cruises is always a pleasurable experience, with delicious buffet breakfasts and lunches served daily, along with a sumptuous formal dinner in the evenings. Standard meal times are 7am until 8:30am for breakfast, 12pm for lunch and 7:30pm for dinner, although these times may of course vary if the on shore excursion programme calls for it.
Captain Cook Fleet
The Captain Cook cruise fleet has ships covering all of its brilliant cruise itineraries. Each of them are small, intimate vessels holding less than one hundred passengers, meaning you can look forward to some peace and quiet as you enjoy your stunning surroundings.
• Coral Princess
• Coral Princess II
• Reef Endeavour
• Reef Escape
• Murray Princess
• Captain Cook’s Explorer
Ships
Coral Princess, Coral Princess II, MV Reef Endeavour, PS Murray Princess, SV Spirit of the Pacific
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