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Vessel: Island Passage Length: 140ft
Beam: 39.00ft Draft: 7.00ft
Cruising speed: 12kn Engine: 2x Kelvin Marine TASC8
Crew: 8 Fresh water: 40,000 litres
Gross Tonnage: 496 Onboard Currency:
Air Conditioning All Meals Included
BBQ Free Use of Fishing Equipment
Free Use of Kayaks Helicopter
Library Phone and Fax Facilities
Professional Chef Satellite TV
Security Safe  
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ISLAND PASSAGE INFORMATION

The 42 metre (140 feet) 'Island Passage' is unique in that other vessels of her size carry more than double the 20 passengers that she can accommodate. This gives passengers much more room to relax. She is also licensed for 200-day passengers.

Amenities
The vessel has all the amenities that you would expect of a much larger cruise ship, including:

* Main Dining Room
* Large Saloon Lounge
* Sundeck and BBQ
* Helicopter carried onboard
* Expedition boats carried on-board
* Phone and Fax facilities
* Satellite TV
* Security safe
* Fully stocked cocktail bar and Wine cellar
* Air Conditioning
* Library including videos and books

There are three expedition boats onboard. Designed for expedition work, these large and heavy-duty craft are extremely safe. The design permits these crafts to land directly onto the beaches. They also carry 3 smaller tenders for use by passengers to explore areas away from the ship. There are also kayaks carried on board.

Crew
The 'Island Passage' operates with a crew of up to 8 and is registered as a New Zealand vessel under NZ Safe Ship Management. She has a tonnage of 496 GRT.

About the Helicopter
"ISLAND PASSAGE" carries a helicopter onboard.

With seating for 5 passengers this is an awesome way of extending your cruise experience.

Take flights to local vineyards, golf courses, a spot of heli-fishing or a flight to any of the numerous scenic delights along our route.

ABOUT ISLAND ESCAPE CRUISES

Bridge Deck Suites

  • Offering the best views on the ship, the two Bridge Deck Suites open directly onto the bridge deck. Each cabin is individually air-conditioned with SKY TV, DVD/CD, movies on demand, writing desk, easy chair, super king bed and extra-large bathroom.
 

Explorer and Expedition Cabins

  • Located on the main deck, our Expedition cabins give you a choice of triple, twin, or queen accommodation. All feature individual air conditioning, TV, DVD/CD, movies with sea views from the portholes.
 

Ocean Staterooms

  • On the same level as the saloon, alfresco bar and dining room, the Staterooms have large picture windows and doors opening directly onto the promenade deck. Each cabin has individual air-conditioning, TV, DVD/CD, movies, writing desk and either queen or twin single beds.
 

Island Passage

Bridge Deck
Island Passage Bridge Deck layout
Island Passage Decks
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Island Passage Bridge Deck overview
Cabin Description

Bridge Deck Suites

  • Offering the best views on the ship, the two Bridge Deck Suites open directly onto the bridge deck. Each cabin is individually air-conditioned with SKY TV, DVD/CD, movies on demand, writing desk, easy chair, super king bed and extra-large bathroom.
Bridge Deck Suite
Bridge Deck Suite
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Promenade Deck
Island Passage Promenade Deck layout
Island Passage Decks
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Island Passage Promenade Deck overview
Cabin Description

Ocean Staterooms

  • On the same level as the saloon, alfresco bar and dining room, the Staterooms have large picture windows and doors opening directly onto the promenade deck. Each cabin has individual air-conditioning, TV, DVD/CD, movies, writing desk and either queen or twin single beds.
Ocean Stateroom Double
Ocean Stateroom Twin Ocean Stateroom
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Island Passage

Main Deck
Island Passage Main Deck layout
Island Passage Decks
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Island Passage Main Deck overview
Cabin Description

Explorer and Expedition Cabins

  • Located on the main deck, our Expedition cabins give you a choice of triple, twin, or queen accommodation. All feature individual air conditioning, TV, DVD/CD, movies with sea views from the portholes.
Explorer and Expedition Cabin
Explorer and Expedition Cabins
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Onboard Cuisine
  • Cuisine on the 'Island Passage' is designed to be a delectable experience. Fresh produce and Pacific inspired flavours are essential ingredients.
  • Our signature dishes include: freshly caught Kingfish - a revered sport-fish that could have been caught with your very own hands, and giant green-lip mussels served to your liking.
  • You can't go past our "heli-picnics" for an unforgettable way to enjoy a variety of seafood including: shrimp, squid and baked fish. There are also plenty of other mouth-watering dishes to savour including our famous "Hauraki Ribs" and exquisite lamb racks. Fresh vegetables and garden salads are never in short supply either!
  • Our chefs are more than happy to prepare any special dishes. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance so that we can accommodate you.
  • Dining times
    All meals during the cruise are included. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are usually served the Dining Room located on the Main Deck and coffee and tea is available 24 hours a day.

    Standard hours are:
    * breakfast from 7:00-8:30am
    * lunch at 12:30pm and
    * dinner at 7:00pm.
  • Meal times may vary according to the day's activities but we will always advise of times through the daily bulletins.
  • The Rangitoto Dining Room is the main dining area and situated on the Promenade deck. There are 2 large tables, each seating 12 guests.
  • On the aft deck there is a large barbeque and 2 teak tables to encourage alfresco dining. The indoor-outdoor licensed bar is located in this area and is a wonderful spot to share tales with your fellow adventurers.

Located on Promenade Deck deck
The Rangitoto Dining Room
 

Bars and Lounges

Saloon
  • Perfect place to relax and unwind with your fellow travellers after a busy day on the water.

Located on Promenade Deck
Salon
 

Scenic Flight

Helicopter
  • With seating for 5 passengers this is an awesome way of extending your cruise experience.
  • Take flights to local vineyards, golf courses, a spot of heli-fishing or a flight to any of the numerous scenic delights along our route.

Located on Bridge Deck
Helicopter
 

Library

Library
  • Don't feel like water sports today? Then relax with a book from the library.

Located on Main Deck
 

Island Passage Photos

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Island Passage
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Island Passage
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Explorer and Expedition Cabin
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Ocean Stateroom Double
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Bridge Deck Suite
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Ocean Stateroom Twin
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Ocean Stateroom
Island Escape Cruises Island Passage oceania cheap cruises
Explorer and Expedition Cabins
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Bridge Deck Suite
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Helicopter
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