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FOOD
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All food is supplied. We have an on board cook who will prepare the daily catch for you. There is no shortage of good food aboard Utopia.
Please advise when you book your cruise of any dietary requirements you may have. A guide to our eating schedule is as follows:
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The crew will have the billy boiled by the time you wake up. We serve a continental breakfast every morning. This consists of three choices of cereals, fruit, tea and coffee, orange juice and toast. A cooked breakfast is served every other morning, this may consist of bacon or sausages and eggs, poached or scrambled eggs, pan cakes etc.
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Morning Tea:
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At 10am, we have morning tea on board Utopia. We have tea and coffee, cordial, home made cakes, fruit and nut, muesli bars, fresh fruit, and every so often a big batch of pikelets to share.
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Lunch:
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If you have managed to catch some fish before lunch, the cook will use the barbeque aboard Utopia to prepare some succulent fresh fish. A buffet lunch with cold meats will be served every day and includes garden salads, potato salad, coleslaw, fried rice or a pasta dish. Oysters à la Utopia are always a hit.
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Afternoon tea:
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Tea / coffee and sweet biscuits are served in the afternoons.
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Dinner:
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After arriving at the beach camp for the night, enjoy a plate of nibblies with a glass of you favourite wine while watching the sun set. We light a camp fire every night. An entré of sushimi, susme or crumbed oysters is served before the main meal of the catch of the day. Occasionally, we will have a barbeque or a curry meal for something different. On the longer trips, it is nice to have a change from fish. Desert is served for those who may have a sweat tooth, followed by tea and coffee. After all the fishing, swimming and eating you’ve been doing, it’s good night and lets do it all again tomorrow.
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BEVERAGES |
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When you book, you will be asked to send an order of what drinks you would like to have during your trip beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks etc. We will then purchase these drinks and have them on ice aboard Utopia upon your arrival. You can either pay for your drinks during or before your trip. We are unable to offer refunds on drinks that are ordered and not consumed during the tour but you are free to take them with you.
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CAMPING |
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We like to think of our way of camping as luxury camping with a million star rating. We camp on beaches most of the time, except at times when we are far up a river rock gorge. The only thing you are expected to do is to carry your own swag and set up your tent. The crew will assist if you are having any difficulties. All cooking, washing up is done by the crew but feel free to join in at any time. The crew camp ashore with you while Utopia sits at a safe anchorage.
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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
We provide dome tents for either one or two persons. All sides of the tents can be opened to let the breeze through or can be closed if you want some privacy. We also have covers for the tents in case of rain. Swags are made up with fresh sheets before your trip. Roll your swag out in your tent and have a deep sleep in the fresh night air of the Kimberley.
SHOWERING ARRANGEMENTS
We have a base camp at Gibbings Island which has fresh water for a wash. When we go to the rivers, we camp beside freshwater streams that you can wash in. Other beaches have no fresh water so the shower on the boat comes in handy. As we can only carry a certain amount of water on the boat, it is always a good idea to have a wash when we visit the waterfalls.
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PERSONAL - WHAT TO BRING?
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Luggage should be kept to a minimum (about 10kg each), in a soft, preferably waterproof bag.
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- Sandshoes and thongs or sandals
(shoes that won't mind getting wet).
- Long pants and a long sleeved shirt, to keep the sandflies at bay.
- Light tropical type clothing.
- Torch and batteries.
- Toiletries and towel.
- Sunscreen and hat.
- Personal insect repellent.
- Camera and film.
- Daypack or small bag to take ashore with you at night time.
- If you are susceptible to sand flies, please bring some "Stop itch" and some soothing tea tree lotion with you. Anti histamines are also a good idea.
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We supply first aid equipment such as band-aids and antiseptic ointment. Utopia also has a fully equipped Royal Flying Doctor Service Kit. Our HF radio allows us to contact a doctor from wherever we are in the case of a medical emergency.
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TESTIMONIALS |
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Many Thanks Darryl & crew for an unforgettable two weeks on "Utopia." A fabulous experience! Keep up the good work
Alison Benfer, 24th May 2005
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We dreamt about this safari for months and now have taken away such wonderful memories to sustain and rejuvenate us for city life. Not knowing what each day would bring and a wonderful, hard working crew has given us an unforgettable break away.
Pat & Lance Wasson, 7th June 2005
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11 friends booked this trip 18 months ago. We didn't know what we would experience!! Now we will all dream forever about the magnificent, awesome "Kimberleys". Our Captain Darryl, crew Wayne and Adrian we give 10 out of 10 for hospitality and knowledge of this wondervul part of Australia. We will miss you all so much especially back in the cold of NSW.
Jo & Vince Davies, 7th June 2005
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Best holiday since our last holiday with you 7 years ago. Promise we'll be back and we won't wait 7 years again. Kindest regards.
John & Pauline Clement, 27th June 2005
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After 21 days of walking overland, a pick up by Utopia off the coaswt then 4 days on the sea was a perfect wind down to another great trip to the Kimberley. Thanks for looking after us so well Darryl and Steve. My second dose of "Utopian" Bliss.
Denise & Stuart Murray, 28th July 2005
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WOW!! Definatley one of the world's most beautiful places. It is so much better than we could have possibley imagined. Breathtaking scenery in every direction. We loved the beach camping, my first real experience of fishing was great fun, catching a couple of whoppers. Thank you Darryl for your perfect mix of professionalism, laid back style and hospitality. You have been just fantastic. Thank you to Steve, sho must be every skipper's dream crewman. Nothing was too much trouble. A truly magical adventure we have both looked forward to for some time. We would love to come back and do it all again. Thanks for the whales and crocs that appeared right on cue. Best wishes for the future.
Alan & Debbie Walker, 2nd August 2005
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What a fabulous introduction to the Kimberley. Darryl and Steve - you made the trip for us an experience of a lifetime. We will be back on Utopia as soon as life will let us. See you soon.
Julie & Peter Coyne, 2nd August 2005.
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Darryl, Steve and Shani - Thank you for the delicious food and wonderful trip. They call it the Magestic Kimberley - Perfect Name! Saw whales, turtles, crocs and sea eagles. Caught so many fish and enjoyed the eating especially the barra that Steve caught. It was the most relaxed holiday we have had. Darryl you just make people at ease, Steve nothing is too much trouble. Thank you for a fantastic 10 days. Would love to come back sometime.
Marie & Les Adams, 16th August 2005
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