First tuesday in november the melbourne cup day or just cup day is a local holiday in the state of victoria and in the australian capital territory that is celebrated each year on the first tuesday of november. Our melbourne cup carnival cruises are the best way to enjoy one of australias favourite events. Melbourne cup day lunch cruise ladies and gents, its time to celebrate in style aboard showboats iconic kookaburra queen paddlwheelers. Adelaide crows brisbane lions carlton blues collingwood. Melbourne cup carnival 2020 official packages and cruises.
We had a great time at the melbourne cup it was our first trip. The cruise was great a bit disapointed with nothing about the races on the. Melbourne cup 44 brisbane departures 45 melbourne departures 46 carnival splendor 47 the states and beyond 48. The cup experience was a thrill, the horses were fantastic to watch, but the people watching was the best entertainment. Avoid a highheelsinthemud situation this year and race into popolo for something different this melbourne cup. New zealand is another destination on the roster, along with longdistance cruises heading up into southeast asia or around the world. Join us on november 1 at popolo for not another melbourne cup. A melbourne cup cruise onboard the magic delivers all the excitement, but without the teaming crowds, weather complications and traffic hassles.
Cruises from brisbane call at a number of incredibly different and exciting destinations. Nov 07, 2017 melbourne cup day 2017, 2018 and onwards mebourne cup day. We also have a variety of melbourne cup sweeps you can enter as well as a big screen tv to watch all the live racing action. The race includes horse that are at least three years old or older. A melbourne cup institution in itself, gerards bars yearly celebration is iconic amongst brisbane revellers. We offer a wide selection of departure dates for cruises from brisbane to melbourne with popular cruise lines. Cruising to flemington racecourse along the yarra and maribyrnong river is the most enjoyable and relaxing ways to experience the spring racing carnival. Top melbourne cup cruises to arrive in style 2020 finder. The melbourne cup on the first tuesday of november is a horse racing spectacular. Melbourne cup day 2017 australia when is melbourne cup day.
If you have an existing booking with us it is protected and will be honoured, there is nothing you need to do. Come aboard princess cruises the biggest super liner to sail around australia for a delightful cruise to sydney. The ultimate form guide for race that stops a nation. Find and plan your next cruise from brisbane to melbourne on cruise critic. Carnival cruises have announced a 6 night cruise to the 2017 melbourne cup on the carnival spirit, departing from sydney on 5 november 2017. Melbourne cup day private boat cruises and charters can turn your day into a fun occasion you can celebrate with family, work colleagues or friends. Everyone knows the melbourne cup is the race that stops a nation, but for many its also a party that starts with a cruise. Well its only a few months now before we set sail for our melbourne cup cruise. The sevennight cruise on pacific dawn from brisbane is priced from. The melbourne cup is one of australias most prestigious and native horse race. The 10 best cruises from brisbane to melbourne with prices. Irish horse latrobe was second for 2017 melbourne cup winning trainer. Melbourne cup carnival shines as australias biggest racing event. Most cruises depart brisbanes upmarket portside wharf, which mixes fine dining, retail outlets and luxury residences.
Vow and declare has won the melbourne cup, in a thrilling finish at flemington. One of the most exciting and fun filled events in melbourne is the melbourne cup this event is held the first tuesday in november where the whole nation will stop and watch this horse race. The most popular activities on the murray include fishing, water skiing, exploring some of the unexplored destinations by canoe, bushwalking and relaxing while enjoying the animal and bird life. Melbourne cup day lunch cruise brisbane australia events. The melbourne cup lunch cruise will get you to the winners circle in style with premium 3 course dining and all the action of race day live plus race sweeps, best dressed and lucky door prizes to be won. You also get to experience the world famous sydney harbour cup race and have a heap of fun and laughs in the process. Its the day before melbourne cup and everything seems in order. Getting to flemington what to wear download the app social hub faqs racecourse map. New caledonia, vanuatu and fiji are the most common islands visited. Melbourne cup and sydney package in quirky melbourne.
Say no to tv screens, yelling and gambling, and yes to delicious italian, vino and great company now thats what we call a winning trifecta. Sail into the races with vip treatment thanks to these melbourne cup cruises for 2019 and 2020. Women, men, children, families, emerging fashion designers and milliners come together to celebrate the joy of dressing up, showcasing their unique style. Record economic benefit from melbourne cup carnival. Find 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruise itineraries from brisbane or view sample excursions and things to do in brisbane, australia. Brisbane, australia cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruises. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007.
Your cruise fare also includes free transfers and entry to this great australian horse race that stops a nation. What better way to celebrate melbourne cup day than on the stunning brisbane river with friends, colleagues, good food and wine. Monday 06 november 2017 at sea tuesday 07 november 2017 melbourne, australia full day and overnight. Melbourne cup day 2017, 2018 and onwards mebourne cup day. Melbourne cup on a cruise ship flemington racecourse. Melbourne cup cruise on brisbane waters starship cruises.
View pricing, itinerary and select your stateroom category. Top 5 items to pack for a melbourne cup cruise cruise tips. Please note that all prices and inclusions are from our range of 2019 packages and are therefore only a guide and are subject to change. His win 2008 came just five months prior to his epic melbourne cup win later that year. Three ships sailed from sydney and one from brisbane.
Appreciate any advice and info as to how you go from ship to cup and return, are you left to your own devices or do they have an area or marquee for passengers etc. Travel to melbourne in style hot tips from racing experts fashion workshops and runway parade champagne. Brisbane is the gateway to cruising new zealand, the great barrier reef and the south pacific. Your cruise fare also includes free transfers and entry to this great australian. Your cruise from brisbane to sydney takes you to one of australias oldest settlements and yet one of the most metropolitan travel destinations in australia all in one place. Viewed is the most notable winner of the brisbane cup in recent years.
Melbourne cup day full day package melbourne river cruises. American express card payments are not accepted through brisbane tickets. Tickets and transfers to flemington racecourse are included in your cruise fare. However, 2017 was the first year it offered the prerace flemington tour. Book your 2020 melbourne cup cruise departing from either sydney or brisbane. Stroll through queen victoria market, a melbourne institution since 1878, and pick up gourmet goods. Giddy up for melbourne cup watt brisbane riverside. To ensure you are race day ready we asked sydney weekenders erica davis to give us her top 5 items to bring onboard your melbourne cup cruise. Top trainer mark kavanagh won the melbourne cup a decade ago with shocking, now he. The 10 best cruises from brisbane to melbourne with. Put on your best racing attire and enjoy brisbanes best melbourne cup day event. They had 2 days to enjoy the festivities of the melbourne cup carnival.
Each year the bar outdoes itself and 2017 is set to be no exception. Nov 07, 2017 melbourne cup 2017, celebrate your melbourne cup day at portofinos, located right on. Goodtime harbour cruises are proud to provide fresh homestyle cooking and affordable cruising for all parties, special occasions, socials and events. To secure your upgrade please download and fill out the booking form below. Our cruise fare provided general admission to flemington racecourse. Kick start your day with a glass of champagne on arrival before sitting down to a delectable 3course set menu. For the fourth year in a row, four cruise shipsthe most ever docked in. Kookaburra showboat cruises eagle street pier 1 eagle street, brisbane directions telephone.
Melbourne cup cruise sydney, sydney harbour cruise melbourne. Emirates melbourne cup tour launched at macedon lodge. Download festival, the ukbased rock music festival that made its first landing in march 2018 and enthusiastic rock fans all over australia, will return to location on sunday, march 29, 2020. Make sure youre ahead of the pack and book your table now. What better way to celebrate the melbourne cup than being on a cruise with your friends, family or colleagues.
Wednesday 08 november 2017 melbourne, australia full day. Pacific dawn set to make cup day history in melbourne. Learn about the cruise port of brisbane, australia. This year, the eatery is theming its celebrations around the world of.
Glass of sparkling on arrival canapes on arrival 2course lunch shared dessert platter 3 hour beverage package from 123pm tea and coffee fashions on the field with prizes for best dressed male and best dressed female. Not another melbourne cup at popolo popolo italian. The cruise line organised our return transport to the melbourne cup. Combine cruising, socialising, wining and dining with a short cruise down to melbourne for this special occasion. It is not just a horse it is where the ladies dress up along with the men or they will dress up in costume. Most cruises depart brisbane s upmarket portside wharf, which mixes fine dining, retail outlets and luxury residences. We wanted to go to the melbourne cup and thought cruising would be a convenient way to go. There are no australian races broadcast anywhere on the ship all the way to melbourne which takes 2 days.
With more australians cruising than ever, it should come as no surprise that melbourne cup cruises are an increasingly popular method of getting to the great race. Cruise to the most glamorous day of the year and watch the lexus melbourne cup live from flemington. W brisbane is celebrating this years melbourne cup with a party at the hotels luxe riverside rooftop bar, wet deck, that includes a three and a half hour cocktail and cuisine package featuring flowing veuve champagne, espresso martinis, froze, aperol spritzes and gourmet bbq stations. Nov 05, 2019 we had a great time at the melbourne cup it was our first trip. The advantage of hiring melbourne cup cruise on brisbane waters is that you can travel at your own pace and go where you want to go. February 2022 cruises from brisbane cruise critic is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. First ever melbourne cup cruise from new zealand scoop news. The victoria racing club has revealed an increase of the economic impact from the 2017 melbourne cup carnival on victorias economy. Saturday 04 november 2017 brisbane, australia depart 02. An iconic fixture of the melbourne cup carnival and a beloved celebration of fashion and racing, myer fashions on the field is australias largest and most prestigious outdoor fashion event. Join us at our melbourne cup events at sofitel brisbane central, where youll have the true melbourne cup experience at thyme. Travelmarvel canada and alaska 2017 prerelease cruise. Melbourne holiday melbourne cup cruise cruises for singles. Melbourne cup 2017, celebrate your melbourne cup day at portofinos, located right on.
The melbourne cup is australias major thoroughbred horse race, known locally as the race that stops a nation. These are now on sale and are sold to passengers with active bookings. Nov 07, 2017 what better way to celebrate melbourne cup day than on the stunning brisbane river with friends, colleagues, good food and wine. We have a range of cruises from sydney and brisbane for 6, 7 and 8 nights arriving in melbourne just in time to experience melbourne s most glamorous. Dreamlines australia pty ltd suite 15, level 2 240 varsity parade varsity lakes qld 4227. For cuttingedge culture, food and shopping, federation square offers a city block full of galleries, restaurants and stores. Cruises from brisbane to the south pacific islands are very popular, as the trip from brisbane to noumea takes only one full sea day. Plan your melbourne cup party with our list of top.
As one of the principal departure points for cruises around australia, brisbane has a great range of cruise lines and cruise styles to choose from. We stayed in melbourne for 2 days prior to leaving. Melbourne cup cruise with views of the sydney harbour bridge, sydney opera house, watsons bay. Melbourne cup day lunch cruise whats on in brisbane. Lights of heaven won the event back in 2012, then returned to melbourne to run third in the caulfield cup a few months later. Click on this link to view our full list of 2017 melbourne cup cruises. If you want to have a bet on the races on the way down you wont be able to do that on the cruise ship. Melbourne cupis the race that stops a nation enjoy a day of luxury on a private cruiser, berthed alongside flemington racecourse, with our gourmet cuisine, quality australian wines, on board race monitors and trouble free transfers. Transformed in mid 2017 from its former life as dawn princess, the 77,000tonne pacific explore.
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