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.

The Murray River is to Australia what the Nile River is to Egypt: a great and ancient river system that has shaped the past and the present and will continue into the future as a national icon.

Captain Cook Cruises offers a unique historic and nature-based adventure, and an authentic paddlewheel experience, 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 of the pristine wetlands, visit a riverside village, or take a nocturnal eco-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.

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Accommodating just 120 passengers, Murray Princess brings the unique advantages of small ship cruising to the Murray River. The Captain and crew know the river intimately and are delighted to share with you their knowledge and stories. The lounges and dining saloon are spacious with a character and charm of yesteryear. Grand in name, yet relaxed and informal by nature, Murray Princess fosters a warmth and friendliness unique to the river.

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.
Staterooms (6) on Randell and Cadell Decks open onto the outside deck and have a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. All staterooms have a double and a single bed except rooms 35 & 36.

Outside Cabins (45) on Randell and Cadell Decks open onto the outside deck and have picture windows (twin/double)

Inside Cabins (9) on Chaffey Deck open onto an inside passageway and have portholes facing the outside

Facilities

• Two spas
• Two saunas
• Sun deck
• Two bars
• Two lounges
• Single seating dining saloon
• Speed boat
• Gift shop
• Library & video
• Lift
• Guest laundry
• 24 hour tea & coffee facilities

There is no greater Australian adventure than cruising the mighty Murray River aboard your own private cruise ship. PS Murray Princess is a superb small-ship catering to no more than 120 passengers, ensuring every guest personal attention. Cruise for 3, 4 or 7 nights from Mannum, 90 minutes from Adelaide and let us bring your guests closer to the world we travel

The Sturt Dining Saloon converts to our onboard conference room between meals and seats up to 128 delegates either theatre or banquet style with 8 tables of 12 and 4 tables of 10. The room also has a stage, dance floor, large screen TV, DVD/VCR, whiteboard, microphone, screen and tea & coffee making facilities.

The Paddlewheel Lounge offers relaxed lounge area seating approximately 40 delegates at round tables. The lounge is split over two levels, connected by a spiral staircase. There are 4 round tables on each level and is ideal for break-out sessions and display, TV, VCR, bar and/or registration desk.

The Sturt Bar offers a relaxed lounge area seating 40 delegates presentation style or 20 delegates at tables of 4 be used as a library, video and games room and for marine presentations.

When you exclusively charter Murray Princess you can choose your own course, or select from our popular charter itineraries cruising upstream to Burk Salter Station and downstream as far as Murray Bridge.

Shoreside & Shipboard Activities

• Guided eco walks
• Burk Salter Station
• Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park
• Barossa Valley
• Pomberuk Cultural Centre

Regional food tastings, early morning photography sessions, guided bird watching, a Mannum Heritage tour or a tour of one of the Murray River’s original Steam paddlewheelers the “PS Marion” are just some of the activities available. Themed nights such as Country & Western, Pirates, Gourmet food and wine and Australiana are just some of the ideas for conferences. Onshore Cocktail parties with a classical énsemble and champagne and bush ‘tucker’ breakfasts are just some of the possibilities available to conference organisers.