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Queen Mary 2 Cruises into Sydney Harbour
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on March 8, 2010
Queen Mary 2 in Sydney Harbour
In spite of the world’s economic woes, the cruise industry seems to be resilient. It’s the fastest-growing segment of the tourism industry. A berth on the Queen Mary 2 for a world cruise costs between $25,029 and $385,369.
Queen Mary 2 is in Sydney on its maiden 101-day world voyage.
The ship is way too big to berth at the usual ports of Darling Harbour or Circular Quay and has to dock at the naval yard at Garden Island.
To give you an idea of the size of the vessel, the 80 foot Sydney Harbour charter boat “Commissioner II” is seen alongside QM2 here.
Sydney Harbour Cruises – Heaven!
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 6, 2009
This HD video will give you a very good feel for Sydney Harbour. It shows the boat steaming out past the heads to Store Beach – on the other side of the harbour under the lee of North Head and Manly. Don’t those King Prawns and Champagne look good!
Harbour Cruise from Djuro Sen on Vimeo.
If you’re looking to charter a boat for Sydney Harbour cruise, give Captain Michael Davies at Flagship Cruises a call.
Sydney Harbour Cruises on “Commissioner II”
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 5, 2009
Sydney Harbour Cruises on the magnificent timber vessel “Commissioner II”.
Sydney Harbour cruises on Commissioner II
“We would not consider any other cruise company when we have experienced the best on every occasion we book with Flagship Charters”SAFILO aboard Commissioner II
“Absolutely wonderful. It was a pleasure to be looked after by such a great team”.
SOUTHCORP WINES aboard State of the Art
“Very well organised, food excellent and all arrangements could not have been better”.
STRANG INTERNATIONAL aboard Ambiance
“From the initial quotation through to the events of the night, I found the Flagship staff and the boat crew to be very accommodating with any requests and an absolute pleasure to deal with”
WARNER MUSIC aboard Commissioner II
“Great food, wine and service. Everything was excellent – our guests loved every minute”.
RESERVE BANK aboard Commissioner II
“Thank you for a fabulous and successful evening. Everyone was impressed (especially the clients!) and are hoping for a repeat night in the near future.”
ORION ASSET MANAGEMENT aboard Oceanos II
“Perfect weather. Perfect night. Perfect party. Perfect food and service. Perfect vessel. What more can we say – perfect!”
Rosemary – private party aboard A.Q.A.
“The cruise was excellent. Our overseas guests were very impressed with Sydney Harbour. The staff were friendly but discreet, and did their job without being intrusive. A number of guests indicated that it was the social highlight of their trip”.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE aboard State of the Art
“Our very valued clients were most impressed. This was the sort of upmarket function we wanted to have and your company excelled in delivering the service. We will not hesitate to recommend your company & services. Please thank your team on our behalf.”
THAI AIRWAYS onboard Commissioner II
“Could not fault a thing”
USANA aboard Commissioner II
“We have chartered five different vessels over the last 10 years and the Commissioner II has been by far the best for comfort, layout – in fact everything. You know you have had a great time when 4 hours goes by so fast. Couldn’t recommend it higher.”
DTS Communicate onboard Commissioner II
Superyacht For Sydney Harbour Cruises This Christmas/New Year
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 5, 2009
Superyacht "Platinum" Sydney Harbour Cruises
The most sophisticated charter vessel in Australian waters – the 38M (125ft) “Platinum” is coming to Sydney Harbour for Christmas and New Years Eve Sydney Harbour cruises.
The 38M (125 ft) luxury motor yacht “Platinum” is coming to Sydney Harbour for Christmas and New Year. This is the first time a true “superyacht” will be available for cruising on Sydney Harbour. Platinum is Australian-built and designed specifically for luxury cruising in Australia and the South Pacific. Launched in 2008, “Platinum” is without doubt the newest and most sophisticated charter vessel in Australia.
“Platinum” offers luxury accommodation for 10 guests in four double cabins plus a luxuriously appointed owners suite on the main deck with full ensuite and private spa.
Stunning internal features include the use of European Beech, Tasmanian Myrtle and Oak. Australian fine leather has been selected to enhance the timbers used in furniture and interior trimmings. The main dining table is solid Huon pine with Myrtle edging. The internal spiraling staircase has an eye-catching design of alternate metallic leather panels interspersed with polished stainless steel.
Platinum is equipped with the latest in technology, from her super-efficient main engines to the latest electronics, video surveillance and touch screen monitoring system in the bridge, Platinum is designed to take on any challenge.
Platinum has been designed and built in a way that really “raises the bar” at the top end of the luxury charter boat market in Sydney. She is stylishly laid-out over three deck levels with effortless entertaining in mind at every turn. Platinum can cater to cocktail functions for up to 100 guests or elegant formal dining for up to 10 guests.
More information on bookings and availability through – Flagship Cruises – the specialists in luxury Sydney Harbour cruises.
Sydney Harbour Luxury Boat Cruises
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 4, 2009
Luxury Boat on Sydney Harbour cruise
Luxury Sydney Harbour Cruises
Author: Malcolm Lambe
There are several vessels offering two hour “coffee cruises” but if you’re in Sydney and can afford to splurge, one of the nicest ways to see Sydney Harbour in any season is on your own Sydney Harbour cruise boat. You can charter a vessel to take you and your friends and/or colleagues on a trip around the harbor – with or without food and drink. This will be an unforgettable experience for you. To steam under The Sydney Harbour Bridge, past the old prison island, Fort Denison, and by the famous Sydney Opera House. You can also ask the boat skipper to take you in close to some of the multimillion dollar waterfront houses on both sides of the harbor. Sydney has a rich maritime history. One of the most interesting historical events occurred 152 years ago when a clipper ship, the Dunbar, 81 days out of England, tried to enter the harbor in foul weather at night. It was wrecked on the steep cliffs between South Head and The Gap with the loss of all 121 passengers and crew save for one crewman who managed to climb up the cliff and was rescued. The Dunbar’s anchor is now on display at The Gap (a suicide spot) – just a few minutes walk from the public wharf at Watson’s Bay where there are also excellent seafood restaurants – including the celebrated seafood restaurant “Doyle’s” and a popular beach – Camp Cove.
Another popular anchorage is Store Beach on the other side of the harbor off Manly. Every day you’ll see quite a few charter boats anchored there for lunch in the lee of North Head. There’s so many things to do on Sydney Harbour. You could go to taronga Zoo if you want to see unique Australian animals like wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, platypus, dingo and wombats. Or you could get your boat skipper to take you around to the Sydney Fish Markets which is absolutely fascinating and has a magnificent selection of fresh fish and some reasonably-priced seafood restaurants. Many people have found no matter what vessel they pick for their Sydney Harbour Cruise it turns out to be one of the highlights of their Sydney visit if not one of the highlights of their life – really it’s that good. Later on this year, around Christmas and New Year, a true 125 foot “super yacht “ – the motor vessel “Platinum” will be available for charter on Sydney Harbour for the first time. Being a superyacht, a harbor cruise doesn’t come cheap. But it will surely be unforgettable. Night cruises on Sydney Harbour is something else again but only for the warmer months. And then of course there are special events like the Boxing Day start of the celebrated Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and New Year’s Eve cruises on Sydney Harbour . And for a really unforgettable Sydney Harbour cruise, you could always get married on a luxury charter boat on the harbor.
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Sydney Harbour Cruise
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 4, 2009
Superyacht Sydney harbour Cruise
Sydney Harbour Cruise
Author: Michael Podgoetsky
Enjoy Sydney From a Boat
The next time that you visit Sydney, Australia, whether for business or for vacation see Sydney from a different view. Take a sydney harbour cruise and see a different side of Sydney. When viewing Sydney from a boat you will get to see many different sights. You will see a lot of what you do from going on a land tour, but you will also get to see the many different types of marine life that is abundant in Sydney, Australia. When on your sydney harbour cruise you will also see the building that line the harbor from a different viewpoint when on land.
Visiting Sydney taking a sydney harbour cruise will be one of the many highlights that you will get to enjoy. While on this tour you will be able to view Sydney Opera House from the sea and get a different view than you would from the street. The view from a boat on a sydney harbour cruise is fantastic.
However, these tours are not only for sightseeing. You can also take a tour for dinner or for lunch. These tours can be booked in advance so that you do not have to wait for a boat to open for you when you get there.
There are also sydney harbour cruise companies that cater to those who are planning to get married. You can get married on a boat in the middle of Sydney Harbour on your next trip to Australia. You will enjoy your time in Australia and spend it with the love of your life. A sydney harbour cruise will give you all the romance you want and you will be able to book a private cruise so that it is just you and your loved ones on this cruise.
On your next vacation to Australia, enjoy yourself from the beginning. Make sure that you book a sydney harbour cruise so that you can see Sydney from a different aspect. Whether it be on a dinner or lunch cruise or on a wedding cruise, you will love the sights that you will see from Sydney Harbour.
We use the professional services of various companies to transfer you from Airport, to hotel or from your place of residence. Whether you need group buses, sydney shuttle service, we can organize all of that.
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New Years Eve Fireworks on Sydney Harbour
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 4, 2009
Sydney Harbour Bridge Fireworks
The best way to celebrate the New Years Eve fireworks display on Sydney Harbour is undoubtedly on a charter boat inside the Exclusion Zone. The zone is marked by lit yellow buoys extending from Cockatoo Island in the west to Clark Island in the east. The Exclusion Zone will be in effect from 8pm on New Year’s Eve until 12.30am on New Year’s Day. No traffic – apart from authorised vessels – will be allowed inside the Exclusion Zone and there will be no access under the Sydney Harbour Bridge during this time.
The fireworks kick off with a 9pm family show – a choreographed display with fireworks set off from barges on Sydney Harbour and lots of special pyrotechnic effects from the bridge and city buildings.
A soundtrack will be broadcast on some radio stations and full visual coverage is provided by Channel Ten television.
There will be a themed ropelight design for this year’s Harbour of Light Parade and the gorgeous colours as the vessels steam down the harbour will be a spectacular site.
Being onboard an official Harbour of Light Parade vessel means taking advantage of these benefits -
- the best view of the 9pm Family Fireworks display.
- cruising Sydney Harbour inside the exclusion zone between 9.15pm and 11.30pm.
- the best view of the Midnight Fireworks display.
- onboard entertainment and catering.
- Passenger numbers are deliberately limited to offer better services to guests.
- much more convenient boarding and disembarkation times.
The Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display is one of the most spectacular New Years Eve shows in the world. Tickets on authorised Harbour of Light parade vessels sell out months in advance.
Get yourself on one of the official New Years Eve “Harbour of Light” parade vessels by booking through leading Sydney Harbour cruise operator http://www.FlagshipCruises.com.au
Sydney Harbour Cruises – Which One?
Posted by Malcolm in Uncategorized on December 4, 2009
sydney harbour superyacht cruises
Which Sydney Harbour cruises should you take? Depends on what you want to do. Sydney Harbour has a variety of attractions and one of the best ways to see them all is on your own charter boat. There are all sorts of vessels available – from dinghies for hire right through to exclusive and expensive superyachts. Yes – superyachts. Sydney even has a special superyacht marina to cater for the growing incidence of superyachts cruising to Sydney.
If you’re looking for a truly memorable day or night out on the harbour, one of the best sites to visit is Flagship Cruises. they’ve been in the charter boat business offering Sydney harbour cruises since 1982. On their site you’ll be able to watch virtual reality videos of some of the vessels. And you can view availability and book your Sydney Harbour cruise online.