6 night package from
$2499
per person share twinFlights are additional
6 night Adelaide & Murray Princess Cruise
Spend 4 nights on the Murray River as you sail from the historic river port of Mannum, through to Blanchetown, following the course of great Australian pioneers.
It’s the breathtaking scenery, the historical and cultural immersion, the gourmet food and wine, the new friendships and the simple chance to unwind and reconnect. Discover all the little things that make the Murray Princess an unforgettable experience. Step aboard a true icon of Australia’s rich riverboat heritage, the southern hemisphere’s largest inland paddlewheeler. With all the charm of yesteryear including on-shore excursions, onboard entertainment and incredible food and drinks all delivered with a smile, begin your timeless Murray River adventure with the Murray Princess.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown
- Experience one of the world’s most popular wine regions on the Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour (optional)
- Visit the cellar door at Burk Salter Boutique Winery
- Explore the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry)
- See the towering sandstone cliffs at Big Bend
- Watch the Sunnydale Woolshed Show and visit the Native Wildlife Shelter
- Enjoy a delicious riverside Aussie BBQ feast with live entertainment
- Go spotlighting on a nocturnal tour at Sunnydale and view the Dark Sky Reserve (optional)
- Enjoy a Bush Tucker Breakfast (optional)
- Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve with an expert local guide
- Delight in a scenic tender boat ride
Deal Includes
✔ 1 night pre & post cruise at Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, Adelaide in a Classic Room
✔ Return transfers from Adelaide to Mannum for cruise departure
✔ 4 nights aboard PS Murray Princess on Outback Heritage Cruise, Inside Cabin 2 single beds
Flights are additional
6 night Adelaide & Murray Princess Cruise
From $2535 per person share twin
Monday Departures: 01-09 Apr, 14 Apr-31 May & 01-30 Sep 25
From $2499 per person share twin
Monday Departures: 01 Jun -11 Jul, 14 Jul-31 Aug, 13-24 Dec 25 & 02 Jan-08 Feb 26
From $2615 per person share twin
Monday Departures: 01 Oct-12 Nov, 17 Nov-03 Dec 25, 09 Feb-07 Mar & 12-31 Mar 26
Upgrade to an Outside Cabin from an additional $620 per person share twin
ADD an onshore excursion:
Barossa Wine & Heritage from $224 pp
Pre-bookings are essential. Available at the conclusion of the cruise.
Visit the Barossa, one of Australia’s famous wine regions. Enjoy wine tasting and morning tea at the Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, learn about the history of the region and enjoy a delicious lunch and wine tasting at Lambert Estate.
Sample Itinerary on Murray Princess
Monday
Mid-afternoon the Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Cruising under floodlight to the overnight mooring at Caurnamont you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets, and many other species. On-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.
Tuesday
Daybreak and it’s time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens, and swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water.
This afternoon we moor opposite to the township of Blanchetown for overnight anchorage. Visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted out with beautiful red gum bars. After dinner, there’s fun and excitement, at the “Murray River Cup”.
Wednesday
After breakfast cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (additional cost). Join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by.
At Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
Thursday
After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush walk with the captain, slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. Reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area.
Cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a scenic tender boat ride. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a delicious final night dinner and enjoy the evening entertainment.
Friday
Head back to Mannum where after breakfast we say farewell at the Mannum Wharf.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change without notice.
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Terms and Conditions
Valid for new bookings to 30 Nov 24 or until sold out • Prices are correct as at 05 Aug 24 • Prices are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation • Valid for departures from 01 Apr 25 to 31 Mar 26 as specified • Payment schedule will be advised at time of booking • Some surcharges, closeouts and accommodation restrictions apply • Min/max stays apply • Twin share is based on 2 adults sharing a room, bedding configurations may vary – On the cruise bedding is based on 2 single beds in inside cabin, Accommodation is based on King bed • If additional accommodation is required due to flight schedules this is at customers own expense • The Murray River cruise price is based on the 4 night cruise departing on Monday. Any hotel credits that are unused are not refundable, transferable & can’t be exchanged for cash • Advertised prices are per person based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Amendment and cancellation fees apply • Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • Packages are subject to availability • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details
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