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The Murray River in South Australia offers landscapes like no other river. Onboard P.S. Murray Princess your next three days will be spent cruising past dramatic golden sandstone cliffs, watching Australian Native animals at play including Kangaroos and prolific bird life plus you will come away with an education on this area, which helped shape the early days of Australia. As one of only a small number onboard P.S. Murray Princess you will get to see this ecological waterway up close and in relaxed comfort as a true passenger on a small luxury Paddle Steamer should.
P.S. Murray Princess departs Mannum Friday 4.30pm (self drive can board from 2.30pm or a free coach departs the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel, 125 North Terrace, Adelaide at 1.30pm).
P.S. Murray Princess returns to Mannum Monday 9.00am (the return free coach drops passengers at the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel at 12 noon. If you take the optional after cruise Barossa Valley tour, you will be dropped back at the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel at 5.30pm).
Friday - Late afternoon the famous Murray River paddlesteamer, P.S. Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. Sit back and enjoy your Murray River Cruise as your boat cruises under floodlight to your overnight mooring at Craignook. From the paddle steamer you may see nocturnal wildlife on the Murray River bank, watch for grey kangaroos, hair-nosed wombats, Murray River longnecked tortoises and spoon-beaked echidnas. Your resident on-board entertainer provides music for those who enjoy the times of Murray River boat cruises.
Saturday - Set foot on the banks of the Murray River Australia after a hearty breakfast for a guided nature walk to discover the local flora and fauna. Later, reboard your Murray River paddle wheeler and cruise upriver, past big river cliffs that tower 90 metres over the P.S. Murray Princess and an ever-changing countryside. At the 207km mark the paddle boat will turn and head downriver to Fromm’s Landing where you can join a discovery vessel for a Murray River backwater wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, you can explore the maze of backwaters, creeks and lagoons. The birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the Murray River’s muddy edges. Back on board your river boat cruise, the P.S. Murray Princess will cruise downstream past picturesque cliffs to Piggy Flat. After dinner enjoy the fun and excitement of the Murray River Cup.
Sunday - Bring your camera as it's time to leave the paddle boat again and go ashore to capture the Murray River's dawn light, a special time on the river. After breakfast the boat will leave Piggy Flat for more Murray River cruising. Enjoy a morning talk about the riverland's bountiful food and wine trail from the boats expert staff. After lunch the paddle steamer will reach the Pomberuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Murray Bridge. The Murray River has been a source of life for indigenous people of the riverland's, including Australia’s largest aboriginal community, the Ngarrindjeri people. Come with a staff member to the information centre for a fascinating insight into these people. Here, too, is a cottage industry hand-making chocolate using native fruits. Later that day the paddle wheeler will cruise to Mundarra where you can join the Captain and officers for pre-dinner drinks followed by the Captain’s Dinner & Dance.
Monday - After breakfast P.S. Murray Princess arrives at Mannum on the Murray River where reluctantly the Cruise staff and new friends farewells each other.
Cruise Includes - All meals, an exciting selection of shore-side tours. guided nature walks & eco-excursions, onboard presentations, use of spas & saunas, Captain’s Dinner & Cocktail Party, live entertainment and 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar.
Optional Barossa Valley Tour (additional cost $140) - Discover Australia's richest and best known-wine making region - the Barossa Valley. Depart Mannum by coach where you will be transferred directly to your Barossa Valley tour at Williamstown. The tour includes three premium wineries, lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning to Adelaide at 5.30pm.
Getting To Your Departure Point - A complimentary return coach picks up at the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel, 125 North Terrace, Adelaide at 1.30pm and on your return you are dropped off at 12.30pm or complimentary car parking is available at Mannum.
Optional Extra - Double Bed $25 per person per night.
Click Here to See A Map of this Murray River Cruise Route
01 Apr 2010 - 31 Mar 2011
| Inside Cabin | Early Booking Saver | Normal Price |
| Twin Share |
$699
 |
$777
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| Sole Occupancy |
$872
|
$969
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| Outside Cabin | Early Booking Saver | Normal Price |
| Twin Share |
$890
|
$989
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| Sole Occupancy |
$1079
|
$1199
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| Triple Share |
$710
|
$789
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| Stateroom | Early Booking Saver | Normal Price |
| Twin Share |
$1106
|
$1229
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| Sole Occupancy |
$1376
|
$1529
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| Triple Share |
$881
|
$979
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