Murray River 3 Night Discovery Cruise
Additional Information
PRICE IS PER PERSON TWIN SHARE IN OUTSIDE CABIN ACCOMMODATION (single occupancy available).
ADELAIDE COACH TRANSFERS: Bookings Essential. Complimentary return coach transfers depart the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel, 125 North Terrace, Adelaide, Friday at 1.30pm and return Monday 12.30pm.
MANNUM CAR PARKING: Bookings Essential. Limited complimentary car parking is also available at Mannum subject to availability.
OPTIONAL POST CRUISE BAROSSA VALLEY TOUR (additional cost): 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.
SAMPLE ITINERARY (itineraries subject to change due to weather, water levels and other operational requirements)
Friday:
Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads downriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Mundarra you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for grey kangaroos, hair-nosed wombats, Murray longnecked tortoises, spoon-beaked egrets and many other species. Our on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.
Saturday:
In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built at Edwards Crossing, which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, join a guided tour of the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions. This afternoon we begin our journey upriver, with a brief stop in Mannum, your chance to explore our stunning riverside township. Tonight we moor at Craignook, where dinner and all the fun and excitement of the Murray River Cup awaits.
Sunday:
All ashore for the guided nature walk where your guide will share the secrets of the local flora and fauna. It’s a great way to get in a little exercise before Murray Princess departs for the big river gorges and 90 metre cliffs of the upper river. Mid morning join us in the Sturt Dining room for a special presentation on the bounty of food and wine produced in the riverlands. At the 205km mark we turn and head downriver to River View Lodge where your discovery vessel awaits for a backwater wildlife tour. Travelling in small, personalised groups, we explore the maze of the river, and the birdlife is amazing. Watch for darters, herons and egrets feeding along the river’s muddy edges. Late afternoon, photography enthusiasts have a great opportunity to capture a spectacular river sunset, before joining the Captain and Officers for pre-dinner drinks and the finale Captain's Dinner and Dance.
Monday:
After breakfast, PS Murray Princess arrives at Mannum where we reluctantly say farewell.
Optional Barossa Valley Tour (additional cost)
Discover Australia’s richest and best known wine making region – the Barossa Valley. Depart Mannum by coach. The tour includes three premium wineries, lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning directly to Adelaide approx 5.30pm. Drop off is available at Mercure Grosvenor Hotel or Rockford Hotel (01Sep09-31Mar10) or Mercure Grosvenor Hotel only from 01Apr10
Sample itinerary only and subject to change due to weather, water levels and other operational requirements. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to itineraries and tours without notice.
- Included in price:
- Facilities: Two spas, two saunas, sun deck; two bars, two lounges, single-sitting dining saloon; speed boat; gift shop, library and video; lift; guest laundry and 24-hour tea and coffee facilities. Accommodation: 60 cabins and staterooms each with private bathroom ensuite, adjustable air-conditioning, electric blankets soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq metres. Outside Cabins open onto the outside deck and have picture windows. Dining: Dining aboard Murray Princess includes delicious table d'hote menus, Captain's Dinner and buffet dining. Breakfasts are buffet style. Every cruise includes shipboard accommodation, dining, all on-board facilities including the use of spas, saunas and exercise deck, entertainment, 24 hour self-service coffee bar and Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, any optional tours and fuel surcharges.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- A selection of souvenirs, toiletries, film and hats are available from the onboard gift shop.
- What to bring:
- Any medication you may require, sandals or low-heeled deck shoes and tennis shoes are most suitable on deck and for shore excursions. Smart casual wear is recommended. At the Captains Dinner on the final night of the cruise, a jacket and tie would not be out of place for gentlemen and a cocktail dress or pants outfit for the ladies. Be sure to bring a sun visor or hat, sunglasses (Polaroid) and good sun block.
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Cots & highchairs are available.
- Departure points:
- Mannum, South Australia
- Departure time:
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4:30 PM Fri
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Depart Mannum Friday 4.30pm (boarding from 2.30pm). Return Mannum Monday 9.00am.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Captain Cook Cruises
- Destinations
- Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Mannum and Murray River
- Departs From
- Mannum
Tour Description
There’s no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic Australian outback, its unique flora and fauna, and the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture close up than to drift unhurried and quietly under the power of the paddle-wheeler PS Murray Princess.
Captain Cook Cruises offers a unique historic and nature-based adventure, through some of the driest parts of the driest continent, past mallee scrub and ancient red gum forests, through towering gorges and ochre-coloured limestone cliffs.
Along the way visit historic ports and lush vineyards as we navigate the Murray’s locks and big river bends. You can hike around a boardwalk trail or take a guided nature walk. Take a small boat safari for a backwater wildlife tour, visit a riverside village, or take a nocturnal tour before a riverside barbeque. Sample some of the local produce at the cellar door, or take a camera and catch some memorable scenes of the abundant birdlife.
You can also choose to extend your cruise with an optional full day tour of Australia’s richest and best known wine making regions - the Barossa Valley.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 19 March 2010.
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Tour
Murray River 3 Night Discovery Cruise
Rates
- Adults
- $985.00
- Children
- $985.00
- Pensioners
- $985.00
Optional Extras
Barossa Valley Tour
Post cruise Barossa Valley Tour (per person)
Adults: $165.00 | Children: $165.00 | Pensioners: –
Single Occupancy
Single Occupancy Surcharge (per person)
Adults: $1231.00 | Children: $1231.00 | Pensioners: –
