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Southern Cross Yacht Club

The Southern Cross Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, offers beautiful views and a range of dining options.

Dine al fresco on the balcony or in the bar lounge or enjoy relaxed fine dining at the Yacht Club restaurant.

The Yacht Club is also home to the MV Southern Cross that departs for chartered tours of the lake, dinner cruises and special events.

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“great fine dining but a bit expensive”.

Our family group of four enjoyed meeting up over a special dinner at this fine dining restaurant. The food was fabulous ( I had fish) and the service was speedy and attentive. Lovely white...

“Dissapointing.”

5 adults and 3 children. Meals were served randomly, first came two kids meals, a long wait for the third. Then two entrees….soups and a long wait for the other entrees. Soups were eaten as they...

“Sophisticated Dining with Great View”

We celebrated a family members milestone birthday and were impressed by the service, food, and atmosphere of this restaurant. The set menu for lunch had many options - you can choose two or three...

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• Light Meals
• Modern Australian
• Seasonal Local Produce
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Snapper & Co at the Canberra Yacht Club has been given a facelift - and then some

Snapper & Co, at the Canberra Yacht Club, is set to become the place to be over summer, with the Canberra favourite reopening with a whole new look.

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The downstairs area of the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club in Yarralumla now features The Deck at Snapper & Co, a new indoor dining space with lake views and à la carte service.

The Container Bar features Capital Brewing Co beers, local wines and spirits, and there's also a gelato bar alongside.

The existing courtyard area was upgraded, now featuring new seating and to one side a covered deck area with a fireplace for year round use - bound to become a popular spot with its lake views and level of comfort.

Ian Mackay, chief executive officer of the Canberra Southern Cross Club, which owns and operates Snapper & Co , says he's excited to see the ambitious redevelopment come to life.

"Snapper & Co. has long been a favourite location to live it up , lakeside," he said.

"Now we're giving locals and visitors to Canberra more ways to enjoy it, with enhanced spaces, a diverse menu, and live music every weekend."

There's an extended menu in The Courtyard, a la carte service in The Deck, alongside the popular seafood and burgers menu to takeaway. There's also a breakfast menu to enjoy from 8am on the weekends in The Deck.

"We're pleased to offer weekend breakfast with the opening of The Deck at Snapper & Co," Mackay said.

"Our breakfast menu caters for all tastes - ranging from a light fruit salad and paleo granola to Belgian waffles and Snapper & Co's big breakfast."

There'll also be live music every Friday night and weekend afternoons.

"In line with our commitment to support local, we're proud to announce we'll be featuring live local music ... over the spring and summer periods," Mackay said.

"We're looking forward to once again being Canberra's favourite lakeside destination ."

• Snapper and Co, open 11am-8pm daily with weekend breakfast available from 8am-11am. Mariner Place, Yarralumla. Visit snapperandco.com.au

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Everything you need to know about canberra. one destination., four waterside bars to try this weekend.

Posted on 11 November, 2022

When the weather warms up, there’s nothing quite like being by the water with a drink in hand..

And while Canberra was admittedly lacking in waterside bars for some time, it’s recently had a welcome burst of venues that make up for lost time. So make the most of the weather this weekend with these relaxed waterside venues.

The Jetty  

The Jetty. Image via Facebook.

This revamped waterfront bar and beer garden has recently re-opened and is already set to be a firm favourite come summer. Making the most of its proximity to Lake Burley Griffin, the venue has a relaxed atmosphere, with live music from Thursday to Sunday and a menu filled with delicious cocktails, Aperol Spritz, Bentspoke beers, Fricken Chicken and tacos from Mr Rocket.  (Also keep an eye out nearby for the new French-inspired lakeside bar Margot, which is opening this summer.)

Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes |   thejettycbr.com.au

Snapper & Co.

The Courtyard Bar at Snapper & Co.

If you find yourself naturally craving fish and chips when by the water, you’re in luck. The newly reopened downstairs area of the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club at Yarralumla now features The Deck at Snapper & Co., with glorious lake views. Snapper & Co.’s existing courtyard area has also been given a makeover, featuring the Container Bar, a gelato bar, a casual dining menu and unrivalled views. As well as Snapper & Co’s famed fresh fish and chips, an expanded menu also boasts burgers, salads, tasting platters and more.

Southern Cross Yacht Club,   Mariner Pl, Yarralumla   |   snapperandco.com.au

Image courtesy of: facebook.com/thedockkingston

If you want to be right by the water but still want to catch that game, The Dock on the Kingston Foreshore is your answer. With a covered outdoor area, multiple HD screens, a hearty menu and even extras like a free bus to the Brumbies, The Dock aims to go the extra mile for sports fans.

7/81 Giles St, Kingston|   thedockkingston.com.au

The Lighthouse

Image: The Lighthouse Facebook page

Perhaps Belco’s answer to The Dock, The Lighthouse (fondly known as The Lighty) has a loyal following for good reason.  Looking over Lake Ginninderra, it’s had a bit of a spruce up by its new owners in recent years, but still boasts the basics which make it great: live music, delicious food, big screens and multiple beers on tap.

80 Emu Bank, Belconnen |   lighthousepub.com.au

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Our lunch here was good, as we have come to expect as regular visitors to the restaurant while in Canberra to see an aged relative who enjoys being taken here for lunch. The food is consistently good quality, the service efficient and the atmosphere overlooking... the Lake very pleasant. Prices are restaurant rather than club prices. More

We had lunch at the Yacht Club last week, the 2-course meal for $55 each. The oysters to start were great, and the chicken was very nice as a main. The club offers excellent views over the water and boats, and also has an area... downstairs which offers cheaper fare, fish and chips etc. It's VERY DIFFICULT to park there on a Saturday, be warned! More

Went there for the daughter’s 21 st birthday lunch with about 15 family members services was great meals served in good time .Meals were good everyone was happy with meal quality. Just menu was a little confusing with the naming of some dishes with a... couple of people getting caught out with what the thought they were ordering & what they actually received and a bit of size difference in the meal size depending on what meal you ordered with some meals being huge and other’s rather small but I would definitely eat there again especially now I know a bit more about the menu . More

Hi Roger and Cindy, thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed celebrating your daughter's 21st birthday with us. We look forward to seeing you again 😊

Terribly unorganised. The lunch was set from 12pm to 2pm. They had a bread roll on the table but Entree didn’t arrive until 12.45pm and lunch at 1.45pm. I can’t understand how they could be so unprepared when they knew how many people were coming... and it was the 1 menu for everyone . The seafood platter for entree tasted like frozen seafood and the main was underwhelming too. Won’t be back in a hurry. More

Booking was a big waste of time. We rang up a few times and no one would answer the phone even though it was less than 30 minutes prior to opening time. The answering machine said to make a booking on line which we did.... We received a confirmation email for the booking. When we arrived at the restaurant they didn't have our booking. The young male tried to find a booking but kept on looking at us blankly. We showed him our email confirmation and he was still at a loss. A young female came over and she had no idea either and read our confirmation email stating the booking, date and time, and name. No applogies of course, just directed the young male to take us to a different area of the restaurant. Not a nice way to start an outing, standing around while no one can find your booking even though you have a confirmation email. The view: Seriously, what a joke. The staff, who are all young had every blind totally down in the whole restaurant, even though there was no sun. We sat down at our fully closed blind table and got up and opened the blind. No sun at all. This is how incompetent these people are. They have no common sense and no initiative even to open the blinds half way up, if they feel there is a slight chance of seeing sun. Apart from that, there isn't that much to look at anyway due to the heavy foliage and trees outside. You can see some dead flat lake and grass but when you first walk into the restaurant there is no wow factor as the staff have the blinds fully down, even when there is no sun. The menu: It was pitiful. This particular set menu is awful. And if you don't feel like eating meat for lunch, the only meal you can choose from the main is disgusting for this tme of year. We aren't vegetarians, but sometimes you just want another option for lunch. The drinks: We were asked ONCE for drinks and then never saw another staff member again. Coffee: No, not asked once for that either. Overall: We have given this experience one star because there is no ambience when the blinds are all down as the restaurant is dim, dark and dingy. The food is like poor quality club food with fine dining prices. The service is non existent except they rush to get your order and force you, yes force you to select the dessert PRIOR to you receiving and eating your main course. This says alot about the lack of processes and understanding of what a restaurant is from these people at the Yacht Club. More

Hi Tarakay, I'm sorry for the underwhelming experience you had on your last visit to the Yacht Club. If possible it would be good to discuss this further with you, you can reach me directly on my email [email protected] Kind Regards, Anurag Gautam - General... More

5 adults and 3 children. Meals were served randomly, first came two kids meals, a long wait for the third. Then two entrees….soups and a long wait for the other entrees. Soups were eaten as they would have gone cold. Mains similarly random and we... had to ask for used plates snd glasses to be removed from the table. We waited far too long for kids desserts. First a gelato. Two other kids had to wait. Once again we were asking for used mains plates to be cleared. Twice we had to ask for the other two desserts, one a single scoop of vanilla ice cream the other a single chocolate brownie. They came at least ten minutes apart, perhaps 15. All adults had finished their mains long ago, the kids had finished their mains 40 mons before. There was still dirty plates and glasses on the table ss the last dessert arrived. Staff had no idea what was happening at the table. At least three perhaps four wait staff fussed about but had no idea why things were going the way they were. Cocktails were watered down with too much ice, even a jug of lemonade for the kids was half full of ice as it arrived and within a couple of minutes was mostly water. The food was mediocre, my beef cheek bourguignon was overwhelmed with rosemary. Disappointing meal definitely expensive for a poor experience. Shame really. More

Hi, Thanks for your feedback. We think we know the day you visited and unfortunately we acknowledge we weren’t at our best that day, being extremely busy with some of our most experienced staff away. These days are rare but regrettably they do happen at... More

Went for lunch on a Saturday. Service very slow. Staff pleasant but inexperienced, referred to written notes and could not pronounce many items on the menu. Food was very pedestrian, most of it left on our plate. Gained impression that most of the dishes were... precooked and assembled to order. Salads were limp, presentation basic: handful of salad, a handful of chips and two fatty pieces of what appeared to be frozen fish. Wished we had gone downstairs to Snappers take-away: a quarter of the cost and far higher quality. Alterations to the carpark made parking very difficult: cars circulating around the carpark looking for a space. Can’t see us going back anytime soon. More

Hi Stephen, thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience with us did not meet our usual high standard. We encourage diners to let us know of any issues with their meals on the day so these can be rectified... More

Food and service was very underwhelming. My husband ordered a seafood basket and the crumbed prawn cutlet was cold in the middle. The battered fish was ok once the batter was removed. The lunch menu is a set two course for $55 - a high... price for very average food. Canberra has excellent alternatives. More

Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your meals did not meet our usual high standard. We encourage diners to raise any issues with their meals on the day, allowing us to serve a replacement meal. We do hope you will visit... More

We celebrated a family members milestone birthday and were impressed by the service, food, and atmosphere of this restaurant. The set menu for lunch had many options - you can choose two or three courses. Thr food it of high quality and delicious. The waiting... staff were very attentive and professional. We really enjoyed coming to this restaurant and would recommend it for a special treat or celebration. It is not a place for kids, though. The bistro downstairs, which serves seafood, is a good young family option. More

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you found the food, service, and atmosphere to be impressive. Your recommendation is much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon!

We were made to feel very special when celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary at the Yacht Club. We couldn't have asked for better service from the restaurant manager on the night, the food was perfect - my husband thoroughly enjoyed his oysters - and there's... a great choice of wines, including a Sav Blanc from Tassie. A last minute decision to book a table at the Yacht Club resulted in a memorable anniversary dinner. More

Thank you for your lovely review Lea. We are delighted to hear the team was able to help you celebrate, congratulations on your anniversary!

It's marina yatch club where fleet of yatches parking here , there is also shop for yatching equippments, restaurant selling fish and chips and pizza and salad , it's called at courtyard rrstaurant . Tgere is indoor dining with viiew of burley griffin lake and... also outdoor dining. In Sunny day, people take their kids tp sit picnoc on the lawn by the lake. More

Thanks for the review, Jajaval. We hope you visit us by the lake again soon!

A great place for lunch...generous serves of food and a healthy pour for a glass of wine. Standard pub food selections mixed with some fancier dishes, the menus has something for everyone. There is plenty of seating though we always make a reservation just to... be on the safe side. More

Hi Tristan, thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed dining with us and look forward to your next visit.

We paid $65 for the three course menu. All three courses were absolutely delicious The staff were also very good and it’s a great setting, overlooking the lake. Highly recommend you give this place a go.

Our family group of four enjoyed meeting up over a special dinner at this fine dining restaurant. The food was fabulous ( I had fish) and the service was speedy and attentive. Lovely white tablecloth settings. However we did find it was a bit expensive.... No views as it was night. Luckily it was a special occasion. More

Dear Carole, Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. Regarding the price, even with the current inflationary pressures we are trying our best to keep costs reasonable for all of our Members. I believe our... More

Food was excellent and service was just outstanding. A lady called Sonyia served our table. Sonny’s was simply amazing. Explained the menu and brought the food to the table quickly. Always smiling and very friendly. We choose an entree and mains. I had seafood basket... and for entree Duck in a dark sauce. Fish was Dore it was one of the best fish meals I had for a very long time. More

Thank you for your review, Joe. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed great meals and service while dining with us. We hope to see you for a lakeside meal again soon.

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Southern Cross Yacht Club

Food and drink yarralumla , canberra , australian capital territory.

The Southern Cross Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, offers beautiful views and a range of dining options.

Dine al fresco on the balcony or in the bar lounge or enjoy relaxed fine dining at the Yacht Club restaurant.

The Yacht Club is also home to the MV Southern Cross that departs for chartered tours of the lake, dinner cruises and special events.

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On the southern edge of Lake Burley Griffin, with spectacular views over the watery depths of Lake Burley Griffin, Lotus Bay Restaurant at The Southern Cross Yacht Club is a Yarralumla dining gem. Inside the comfortable dining room, guests are treated to a familiar selection of well-priced Modern Australian dishes and there's also an outdoor balcony with gas-heaters, making al-fresco dining over the lake comfortable at any time of the year.

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Canberra southern cross yacht club redevelopment given green light.

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club and Snapper cafe. Photo: Michelle Kroll.

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club’s plans for the first stage of a redevelopment of its lakeside hospitality facilities in Yarralumla have been given the all-clear from the National Capital Authority.

The club lodged a Works Application in April for plans to refurbish the ground floor, including Snapper, its popular fish and chips outlet, and build a new Pop-Up Kiosk Bar and Gelato Café at one end.

There are no conditions attached to the approval.

The application attracted only two submissions – one from the Yarralumla Residents Association supporting the proposal and one unnamed submission criticising it for not providing more toilets.

The YRA says there are no significant negative impacts on the community as there are no proposed changes to the existing building footprint or height or encroachment onto public land.

It says the public will continue to be able to access the adjacent public land for picnics and the like, and the redevelopment will extend the season for outdoor dining.

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The other submission says the current toilets are inadequate for the number of people who frequent the site, as well as being dilapidated, unsanitary and unsafe.

“This has been the case for many years. There have been a couple of Band-Aid fixes over the years but no real effort to improve them,” it says.

But the NCA says in its consultation report that the number of toilets proposed for overall patronage and gross floor area is deemed compliant by the building certifier.

The club has told the NCA that it will not have time to refurbish the toilets this year before reopening for summer.

The NCA says the internal toilets are expected to be upgraded in 2022.

Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club’s refurbishment plans. Image: Supplied.

It says the toilets are private facilities for club members and the yacht club, but there are public toilets maintained by the ACT Government to the southern side of Mariner Place.

The club’s plans also include external pergolas to rear paved and decking areas and the installation of a new outdoor fireplace, outdoor furniture and shade umbrellas.

A new deck will have an unimpeded view of the lake after a row of five melaleucas is removed and replaced with dryland grasses.

The trees will be replaced by five new melaleucas planted nearby.

New glazed concertina folding doors will secure an elevated dining area.

Other plans include landscaping, new lighting, new waste and gas meter enclosures, and minor alterations to the building facade.

The proposal will expand the ground floor’s gross floor area by 73 square metres, but the upper level will be unchanged.

The outside temporary marquee structure will be removed.

The club restaurant and Snapper have closed for the refurbishments. The restaurant is expected to reopen in early September and Snapper in October.

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Amy Fleming fantastic news. Can’t wait to get my hands around some snapper after lockdown! 🙂

Awesome, can’t wait to go, great place. Stay safe 🙂🌞

Hope they dont cut down the tree all the kids climb!

Mel Giggliani fish and chips, bar, gelato. Sigh me up

…and how much money changed hands with developers…!?

Jessica Louise Ings our lunch spot is getting an upgrade

Leslie Henshaw hopefully outdone heating

Sounds like a plan. A good one!!

Katharine Witcomb Kirsty Green this will be great in summer!

It is so refreshing to see a DA with no conditions and what appears to be full public support.

… apparently not, realist – see Jak Kanard below

Great news. Congratulations

Elizabeth Scheele Narell Walker Soto Belkis in time for Christmas drinks

Helen Hall fantastic 😁

Didn’t know the lake had Snapper.

Gabriel Spacca It was by the lake not in the lake you see 😁

Assume it won’t be catering for Berowra Waters-style seaplane fly-in luncheons.

Alison Shaw I’m sure we can visit again ☺️

Don’t dare put any pokies in there….

Paul Cains, the Curtin Residents Association could learn a thing or two about supporting development applications, like the YRA did hear…

Mark R Bullock next Chief Minister

Matthew Handley thank you

Mark R Bullock and we know who would have opposed it due to lack of toilets,CRA

Mark R Bullock better not block the sun onto the Lake…

Are they removing the big shady trees that people use when picnicking?

Adelaide Reilly If people use them then they will probably go 🙂

Adelaide Reilly no trees will be removed- we love the shade they provide!

I agree that the toilets there need a bit of work.

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Thursday Dinner Cruise

• Duration: 150 Minutes
• Location : Yarralumla, ACT

Lotus Bay Jetty at the Yacht Club   Depart 7:00pm  /  Return 9:30pm

Lotus Bay Departure Only

Please note, the Southern Cross Yacht Club reserves the right to cancel this cruise in the event of bad or unsafe weather conditions or low booking numbers.

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Enjoy a delicious three course menu made with seasonal produce on your Lunch or Dinner cruise.

(alternate serve) ENTRÉE Salmon Rillette (gf*, nf) -Creamy Tasmanian fresh and smoked salmon with capers, lemon, crème fraicheand fresh dill served with sourdough crostini, pickled fresh fennel and watercress Beetroot Salad (v, gf, ve*) -Marinated roasted beetroots and rock melon served with creamed goat cheese, celery heart, vincotto dressing, salted walnuts and pepita seeds MAIN Free Range Chicken Breast (gf, nf) -Pan fried and served with portobello mushroom, fondant potatoes, sauté leek and creamy green peppercorn sauce Riverina Lamb Rump (df, gf, nf) -Slow roasted lamb marinated in rosemary served with sautéed pink potato, honey roasted carrot, pomegranate, and salsa verde DESSERT Classic Lemon Meringue Pie (nf) -Served with fresh raspberries and lemon mascarpone Crème Brûlée (gf*, nf) -Traditional crème brûlée with fresh berries and vanilla shortbread

– CHILDREN – Chicken Schnitzel with chips and salad Ice cream with topping

(gf) Gluten free, (df) dairy free, (df*) can be made dairy free, (nf) nut free, (v) vegetarian, (ve) vegan, (ve*) can be made vegan

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Concert promoter Live Nation is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business — see what it'll be like on weeklong superyacht sailings starting at $3,000 a person

• Live Nation's Vibee is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business.
• The music event curator says it'll charter two superyachts for three weeklong Croatia cruises this summer.
• Like other vacation operators, Vibee says it's seen increasing demand for cruise and yacht-based trips.

Forget concerts — Live Nation wants music fans to start going on yacht vacations .

In 2023 and amid a boom in experiential travel , the entertainment company established Vibee, a music-based event curation arm. Less than a year later, Vibee has already executed affairs like a weekend Bahamas getaway headlined by singer Lionel Richie and a three-day Cabo San Lucas, Mexico party featuring DJ Tiësto.

Now, it's moving off-land and to the high seas with its new segment: Vibee Yacht Club.

This summer, Vibee says it'll charter two superyachts for three weeklong Croatia itineraries that are set to be, of course, centered on music.

Vibee is capitalizing on yet another increasingly popular concept: themed cruises.

Themed cruises can vary vastly, from Star Trek-centered sailings to itineraries helmed by famous comedians. And as of late, many of these niche voyages have been selling out faster than ever before.

Themed cruise operator Sixthman's November 2023 hip-hop itinerary sold out in less than five days with no publicly announced lineup.

Similarly, Vibee's first cruise, the 2023 EDSea — a wordplay on the electronic dance music festival Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC — was fully booked in three days, again with an undisclosed lineup.

Armed with EDSea’s success, Vibee wants to dive deeper into the cruise segment — this time with a luxurious spin.

"We see the desire for cruise and yacht experiences continuing to rise," Harvey Cohen, president of Vibee, told Business Insider, echoing sentiments of the cruise industry's booming demand.

And not just the mass-market players: Over the last year, luxury cruise lines have also seen a rise in interest.

In its fourth-quarter earnings report from February 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said its two high-end brands, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas, had both seen "strong demand."

The latter had launched its latest $517.9 million luxury ship a few months prior, complete with caviar and a $6 million art collection.

Luxury cruises and superyachts aren’t known to be super-affordable.

Vibee says it's chartering the 141-foot-long Lupus Mare and nearly 161-foot-long Prestige for its three yacht sailings.

Vibee Yacht Club's cheapest option starts at $3,100 per person for a two-person cabin. Comparatively, EDSea's 2024 itinerary starts at $1,405 per person for a double occupancy interior cabin.

Yet, it could be a bargain for some superyacht fans: Weeklong charters for Lupus Mare start at about $71,000 a week, according to YachtCharterFleet.

Everything is better on a yacht. Champagne? Tastes better on a yacht. Cruises in general? Better on a yacht.

Going to an international music festival? Well, Vibee thinks it would be better to stay on a yacht than in a hotel.

On July 13, the first itinerary would start on day two of Ultra Europe, a popular three-day electronic dance music festival in Split, Croatia.

Following the event, the two yachts would sail to three Croatian islands before concluding in Hvar, Croatia. Along the way, the itinerary would include daytime swims, a sunset winery visit, and several parties (day and night).

Unsurprisingly, Vibee expects the itinerary to draw in younger travelers, specifically Gen Zers and millennials.

Lupus Mare is set to be chartered for two more itineraries: “Rock the Med” and “Marafiki on the Adriatic.”

A three-person cabin for both starts at $3,500 per person.

On Rock the Med, the week is set to begin with VIP tickets to a Lenny Kravitz show at the historic Pula Arena.

Afterward, it would sail to Croatian destinations with an itinerary that would include beach excursions and clubs.

Marafiki on the Adriatic isn’t centered on a single music event.

Instead, the roundtrip Split itinerary would feature on-board musical performances, daily yoga, "cultural outings," and, of course, beach clubs.

A bonus trip to Sonus Festival, a five-day rave, is an optional add-on.

Like a typical luxury cruise, travelers would have preorganized water taxis, chefs to prepare daily breakfasts and lunches, and all the yacht amenities.

The 20-cabin, 40-guest Prestige flexes indulgences like an indoor lounge, a hot tub, and a sundeck with plenty of beds.

Meanwhile, the 15-cabin, 34-guest Lupus Mare has comforts like a sauna and gym.

Travelers could wind down in the yacht's movie theater or hot tub. Or, they could take a slide into the water.

It’s no surprise Vibee is going the more sumptuous route with its itinerary-focused yacht concept.

" Revenge travel " might as well be known as "regular travel" at this point: People have continued to spend big on extravagant vacations, especially on luxury small cruise ships and trips planned around experiences and adventures.

Both are niches Vibee is trying to carve out for itself: Looking ahead, the new brand is already planning more music and sea-based vacations, Cohen told Business Insider.

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CYC MEMBERSHIP

CYC offers a range of membership options to suit your needs.

We offer discounts for current Canberra Southern Cross Club members. We encourage all members to join the CSCC who generously support all activities of the Canberra Yacht Club.

NEW MEMBERSHIP

I have never registered for sailing before.

NOTE: If you are a CSCC Member ensure you select the "Adult CSCC" tab with the drop down menu on the registration page to receive your discount.

UPDATE EXISTING MEMBERSHIP

Australian Sailing number is required.

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Return form to our office with payment.

OR mail to:

The Office Manager Canberra Yacht Club PO Box 7169 Yarralumla, ACT, 2600

MEMBERSHIP FEES

1 oct 2023 - 30 sept 2024.

• Under 18 yrs old
• Includes racing
• Over 18 yrs old
• Includes your partner
• Includes up to 2 children under 18 yrs old

STUDENT INTERMEDIATE

• Full-time students
• 18-25 yrs of age

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (NON-SAILING)

• Associate membership only
• No sailing included

2022 - 2023 Reciprocal Race Entry Fee

Available for YMCA Sailing Club members only.

Pay a one off fee to be eligible for entry in the CYC regular racing. Includes Championship, Pointscore, Sprint and Twilight Series races during summer. You will also be eligible for results and prizes. Regatta and other series fees are additional and will be advised separately.

GRAB A TEMPORARY SAILPASS

Not ready to commit to a full membership, or only sailing a few races a sailpass may be a great option for you..

• First 3 days - FREE
• + Next 3 days - $20.00 per day (Applies to days 4 to 6)
• + Next 20 days - $30.00 per day (Applies to days 7 to 26)
• Select up to 26 days

SAILABILITY MEMBERSHIP FEES

Pay per session.

• If you are a non-member
• Casual pay by the week attendance
• 20 sessions in the season
• Contact us to book a session

CYC SAILABILITY MEMBERSHIP - NON-RACING

• Sailing Sessions are FREE
• Payment may be made in two instalments if required

CYC MEMBERSHIP - RACING

• Racing activities require a full CYC membership
• Further information is available on our membership page

Please get in touch and let us know how we can help you out.