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 River Cruising by Paddlewheeler in South Australia
7, 4 and 3 Night Cruises on the Murray River
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The Murray is the world's fifth largest river and flows more than 3,000 kilometres across one third of the Australian continent from its source in the Snowy Mountains of NSW, to the Southern Ocean near Adelaide.  It is a haven for over 350 species of birds such as the majestic sulphur crested cockatoo and is an outback oasis for  fascinating wildlife including kangaroos, goannas, black swans, pelicans and the legendary Murray Cod. 
The paddle steamer is a fundamental part of Australia's heritage.  The Murray was a lifeline for pioneers who lived on the driest continent on earth and over 200 paddle steamers once plied the river day and night, negotiating hidden reefs, massive sandbars and treacherous passages.
Cruising on the Murray today, you'll explore a timeless landscape, observe fascinating native wildlife at close hand, visit historic river ports and ancient aboriginal sites. Join the fun at a traditional campfire barbecue, a guided riverbank walk and the Captain's dinner. On the Murray River you will cruise through miles of ancient gorges, discover golden sandstone cliffs towering over blue-green lagoons, majestic red gum forests under endless blue skies and see green irrigated farmlands against red desert plains.
 
The Vessel ...  The Murray Princess
General
The Murray Princess paddlewheelerThe purpose built Murray Princess, is Australia's largest and most luxuriously appointed paddlewheeler, designed to offer an extremely comfortable Outback river experience.  Her graceful stern paddlewheel, mahogany furnishings and spiral staircases reflect the elegance of the grand era of Murray River cruising.  The lounges have floor to ceiling windows affording panoramic views of the massive stern paddlewheel. The spacious upper decks offer plenty of sunny and shady retreats to escape with a cool drink and a good book.  The Murray Princess also carries an onboard tender for exhilarating speed boat rides through the `big bends'.  The cruises begin and end at Mannum and coach transfers are available from and returning to Adelaide.  See the price panel below for details.
 
Facilities
Two spas, two saunas, two bars, two lounges, single sitting dining saloon, sun deck, speed boat, lift, library, video, guest laundry, gift shop and 24 hour tea and coffee facilities.
 
Disabled Facilities
Four outside cabins have facilities for the physically challenged with wheelchair access and hand rails, There is also a lift operating from Randell Deck to Sturt Deck.
 
Onboard Dining
The Dining Saloon is designed to accommodate all passengers at a single sitting. Breakfasts and luncheons are buffets with free seating. There is assigned seating for dinner and the menu changes nightly including table d'hote and smorgasbord dining plus a campfire barbecue on the Heritage Cruise.
 
Accommodation
All 60 cabins and staterooms are situated on the outside, with private bathroom en suite, on/off air conditioning, electric blankets, soap, shampoo and towels and are serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 120sq.ft.
Staterooms(6): Located on Randell and Cadell Decks, all open onto the outside deck with complimentary champagne, flowers, fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. There are two (2) double bed staterooms, and four (4) family staterooms with a double bed and a single bed.
Outside Cabins (45): Located on Randell and Cadell Decks, all open onto the outside deck with generous picture windows. Forty (40) have two beds. Two (2) have a double bed and three (3) have a double bed and a single bed.
Inside Cabins (9): Located on Chaffey Deck, all open onto an inside passageway with portholes. Seven (7) have twin beds and two (2) have a double bed.
  

Included in Murray Princess Cruises
 
  • Most tours
  • Complimentary transfers to and from Adelaide (picking up/setting down at Quality Rockford Hotel only) or car parking at Mannum
  • Guided nature walks and eco tours
  • Onboard presentations on a variety of themes
  • Daybreak photography
  • Aboriginal Cultural Tour
  • Captain’s Dinner
  • Shipboard accommodation, dining, all onboard facilities including the use of spas, saunas and exercise deck,
    entertainment and 24 hour self-service coffee bar

Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, any optional tours and fuel surcharges.
 
With the Captain on the Murray Princess Dining on the Murray Ptrincess Stateroom on the Murray Princess

  7 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise including the Barossa Valley
Departs   Cruise departs Mannum Monday and Friday 4.30 pm. 
Returns   Cruise returns to Mannum Mon and Fri 9.00 am
Coach Transfer departs Quality Rockford Hotel Adelaide (164 Hindley St, Adelaide) Mon & Fri 2.00pm and returns Quality Rockford Hotel Adelaide Mon and Fri 12.00 noon

Bonus inclusions:
*  Total Murray lands and wildlife experience cruising downriver to Murray Bridge and upriver to Loch 1 
*  Barossa Valley tour 
*  Backwater wildlife boat tour 
*  Vineyard and cellar door tasting 
*  Woolshed sound and light show and riverside BBQ 
*  Native wildlife shelter and nocturnal tour 
*  Speed boat ride
 
4 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER CRUISE

Outback Heritage Cruise
Departs  Cruise departs Mannum Monday 4.30 pm 
Returns  Cruise returns Mannum Friday 9.00 am
Coach Transfer departs Quality Rockford Hotel Adelaide (164 Hindley St, Adelaide) Monday 2.00 pm
Returns Quality Rockford Hotel Adelaide Friday 12.00 noon

Bonus inclusions: 
* Upriver focus including Lock 1 
* Vineyard and cellar door tasting 
* Woolshed sound and light show and  riverside BBQ 
* Native wildlife shelter and nocturnal tour 
* Speed boat ride

Optional post-cruise Barossa Valley tour returns Adelaide 5.30pm
 
MURRAY RIVER 3 NIGHT WEEKEND CRUISE

Wetlands Discovery Cruise
Departs  Mannum Friday 4.30 pm 
Returns  Returns Mannum Monday 9.00 am
Coach Transfer departs Quality Rockford Hotel Adelaide (164 Hindley St, Adelaide) Friday 2.00pm.
Returns Quality Rockford Hotel Adelaide Monday 12.00 noon.

Bonus Inclusions: 
* Downriver focus to Murray Bridge 
* Pomberuk Cultural Centre 
* Backwater wildlife boat tour

Optional post-cruise Barossa Valley tour returns Adelaide 5.30 pm
  

Click here for details of a Murray River Cruise on a small vessel with overnight stops onshore - Great Murray River Adventure
  

+++EARLY BOOKING SAVER FARES APPLY +++
See the foot of the Price Panel for details

PRICES:  Murray River Cruises  
on Paddlewheeler 'Murray Princess'
Per person per cruise   		Until 31 March 2009  1 Apr '09 - 31 March '10 Truly
Ref
Share Twin Single Triple Share
Twin		 Single Triple
7 Night Cruise, Inside Cabin   A$1564 A$2297 NA Request Request NA 1543
7 Night Cruise, Outside Cabin   A$1955 A$2884 A$1583 Request Request Request 1544
7 Night Cruise, Stateroom   A$2378 A$3666 A$2001 Request Request Request 1545
4 Night Cruise, Inside Cabin   A$979 A$1421 NA Request Request NA 978
4 Night Cruise, Outside Cabin   A$1215 A$1773 A$991 Request Request Request 979
4 Night Cruise, Stateroom   A$1528 A$2244 A$1242 Request Request Request 980
3 Night  Cruise, Inside Cabin  A$759 A$1090 NA Request Request NA 981
3 Night  Cruise, Outside Cabin   A$935 A$1355 A$768 Request Request Request 982
3 Night  Cruise, Stateroom   A$1171 A$1708 A$956 Request Request Request 983
Barossa Valley tour per person
As add-on to 3 or 4 night cruise		 A$116 A$116 A$116 Request Request Request 984
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SAVE ON THE STANDARD FARES ABOVE!
Book early to secure Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares which represent discounts of up to 10% on selected Brochure Fares. EBS fares are capacity controlled. Captain Cook Cruises has set aside cabins which are available at these discounted fares. Once these cabins are sold, fares may revert to a higher fare or the full Brochure Fare. Savings apply to cruise fares only - they do not apply to other fees/charges including but not limited to transfers, shore excursions, fuel surcharges, government taxes or other fees as applied from time to time.
The operator reserves the right to increase fares without prior notice, however fully paid guests will be protected at their booked rate, except for fuel surcharges, government taxes or other surcharges.
Important Notes:  
Fuel surcharges may apply
A surcharge of A$50 per room per night applies to all Inside Cabins and Outside Cabins with a double bed.  (A double bed is standard in all Staterooms.) 
Bookings made with Truly Australia are covered by our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.   You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia - or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by Email for competitive flight prices, including in business class.
  
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