Captain Cook Cruises WA will provide sports and entertainment fans with the first ever Swan River transport option to Optus Stadium from Perth's CBD, Fremantle and the Swan Valley. The leading tourism company has been granted exclusive access to the new state of the art Burswood Jetty, situated only meters from the Stadium entrance.

Five unique Captain Cook Cruises vessels will offer a range of charter and public cruises to Burswood Jetty for Optus Stadium major events including football matches, cricket and concerts.

Services will provide a leisurely 15-minute licensed return cruise from Barrack St Jetty and accommodate a combined capacity of 720 passengers, helping ease the transport congestion of existing train, parking and pedestrian access.

According to Captain Cook Cruises WA General Manager, Andrew Lane, “We are very excited to be operating cruises to Burswood Jetty for all of the great events at Optus Stadium. From first class pre-game functions to quick post-game transfers to the city, we look forward to exploring all the possibilities that the Stadium jetty offers.” 

The stadium stop will also be incorporated into Captain Cook Cruises' existing day cruises.

“From 21 June 2018, Burswood Jetty will become a regular stop on our daily Swan Valley Gourmet Wine Cruise, dropping passengers to the stadium precinct at the end of our cruise.”

“What better way to spend the day than cruising upstream to the Swan Valley, enjoying lunch at a world-renowned winery, then being dropped off at the stadium to watch your favourite sporting team or international performer,” said Mr Lane.

Captain Cook Cruises vessels accessing the stadium can pick up from nearly any public access jetty on the Swan River, from as close as Barrack Street Jetty to as far away as Fremantle.

“The opportunity this presents for Perth locals and visitors to Western Australia is enormous.  It will put Perth on the map as a viable events destination in Australia with a uniquely spectacular transport experience.  We will also help reduce traffic in and around Perth city by taking cars and buses off our roads,” said Mr Lane.

SeaLink Travel Group, proud new owners of Captain Cook Cruises WA, also recently launched the new Rottnest Island Ferry service on the vessel Quokka 1.  The company has also invested in a major upgrade of its Swan River cruise products.

For further information visit: www.captaincookcruises.com.au

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For media inquiries contact:

Andrew Lane, General Manager, Captain Cook Cruises Perth, T: 08 9325 3341 or Email: Andrew.lane@sealink.com.au

Or

Brooke Tolar, Public Relations Manager, Captain Cook Cruises & SeaLink, M: 0411 553 246, Email: pr@captaincook.com.au

About SeaLink Travel Group

SeaLink Travel Group is one of Australia's most dynamic travel companies, bringing the nation's best tourism and transport experiences to the world. With more than 1,600 passionate staff across the country, we deliver fantastic service to more than eight million customers annually.  With a vessel fleet of 77 and a coach fleet in excess of 60 vehicles, our Adelaide-based company has undergone a remarkable period of growth, emerging as a significant player on the national tourism and transport scene.

At SeaLink we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories.  Our operations extend across New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia, including:

• Cruises, ferry and charter services on Sydney Harbour, Swan River in WA and on the Murray River in SA
• Passenger, vehicle and freight ferry services between Kangaroo Island and the South Australian mainland
• Resort accommodation, restaurants, touring and ferry services on Fraser Island, Queensland
• Day tours, extended touring and charter operations on Kangaroo Island and on the South Australia mainland
• Passenger ferry services in Townsville, Queensland, Darwin, Northern Territory and Perth, Western Australia
• Lunch and dinner cruises in Perth, Western Australia and on Sydney Harbour
• Ferry and barging services in south-east Queensland and Gladstone in Queensland
• Exclusive 4WD foreign language adventure-based tours
• Retail travel agencies in Adelaide and Townsville
• Tour wholesaling to the travel trade
• Adventure, accommodation and restaurant at Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island

SeaLink successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in October 2013 (ASX:SLK).