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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 71

Ordinary Rates of Passage Money

page 66

Ordinary Rates of Passage Money.

Applicable to all passengers and settlers who may not be eligible under the special arrangements concluded with, the Agent-General for New Zealand.

To Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury (Lyttelton), Otago (Port Chalmers), Bluff Harbour, Gisborne, Greymouth, Napier, Nelson. New Plymouth, Oamaru, Picton, Timaru, Wamganui, and West port.

First Saloon, 60 to 70 guineas per adult.

Second Saloon, 35 to 40 guineas per adult.

Third Saloon, 16 to 20 guineas per adult.

Passengers are booed through to other ports at slightly increased fares.

The above-named rates include everything required in the way of provisions during the voyage, as well as surgeon, steward and stewardesses' fees, but not wines, spirits, beer, or mineral waters, which can be purchased on board at moderate prices. A large and well-selected stock of wines, cigars, tobacco, &c, is kept.

The first and second saloon state-rooms arc furnished with bedding, linen, towels, and every requisite.

The third class passengers must provide themselves with beds, bedding, and mess utensils, such as metal plates and dishes; knives, forks, and spoons; cups and saucers or tin drinking vessels, a water can, washing basin, towels, &c.

A deposit of one-half the Passage Money is necessary to secure a berth; the balance must be paid at the Company's Offices three days prior to the steamer leaving the docks for third class, and seven days for first and second class. If a passenger fails to embark the deposit is forfeited.