Captain Cook Cruises – PS Murray Princess

From $1775.5 to $2396

Enjoy a stay in the delightful city of Adelaide before travelling to Kangaroo Island. Discover South Australia’s premier nature-based tourism destination on a relaxed yet comprehensive two day tour. Finish your South Australian experience aboard the PS Murray Princess for a 3 night cruise on the beautiful and historic Murray River.

Package includes: Three nights accommodation at Stamford Plaza Adelaide; full day Ultimate Adelaide & Hahndorf tour; three night Discovery Cruise on the PS Murray Princess (Inside Cabin), including all meals, entertainment and onshore excursions; two day Best of Kangaroo Island tour including overnight accommodation at Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn and lunches on both days.

Note: 8 and 11 night options are available utilising either the Outback Heritage Cruise or the Murraylands and Wetlands Cruise.

From $965 to $1655

On this short introduction to the beautiful and historic Murray River between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge, cruise aboard the paddle wheeler PS Murray Princess through spectacular river lands, enjoying the great variety of flora and fauna. Take a nature walk, a backwater wildlife tour by small vessel, visit the township of Murray Bridge, enjoy an optional Monarto Zoo Wildlife tour, as well as learn about the food and wine of this famous region.

Operates: Cruise departs Mannum on Friday at 4.30pm. Cruise returns to Mannum on Monday at 9am. Coach transfer departs Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Friday at 2pm and returns Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Monday at 11.30am. Optional post cruise Barossa tour returns Adelaide at 5.30pm.

*** Book a cruise in July or August and receive 25% off when you mention the promotional code MP25. This discount is available on both inside and outside cabins and valid on selected dates (July departures: 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th / August departures: 3rd, 10th and 31st) ***

From $1320 to $2200

This cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blanchetown. Experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery, from towering cliffs to expansive lowlands. Along the way you’ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and many of the 350 plus bird species that inhabit the river lands. Highlights include wine-tasting at a local cellar door, a typical Australian farm tour, an Aussie woolshed barbecue, a wildlife shelter tour, and a guided walk through on of Australia’s most significant Aboriginal archaeological sites.

Operates: Cruise departs Mannum on Monday at 4.30pm. Cruise returns to Mannum on Friday at 9am. Coach transfer departs Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide Monday at 2pm and returns Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Friday at 11.30am. Optional post cruise Barossa tour returns Adelaide at 5.30pm.

*** Book a cruise in July or August and receive 25% off when you mention the promotional code MP25. This discount is available on both inside and outside cabins and valid on selected dates (July departures: 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th / August departures: 13th and 27th) ***

From $1980 to $2673

Enjoy a leisurely 320 kilometre cruise of the heart of the great Murray River, between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge, and the breathtaking river lands of South Australia. On the grand paddle wheeler, PS Murray Princess, you will experience the great variety of sights and sounds of river life, the majesty of its ever-changing landscape, visit historic places and indigenous sites, enjoy a woolshed and station experience, and follow the region’s food and wine trail. Enjoy a complimentary tour to the famed Barossa and its wineries during this cruise.

Operates: Cruise departs Mannum on Monday and Friday at 4.30pm. Cruise returns to Mannum on Monday and Friday at 9am. Coach transfer departs Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Monday and Friday at 2pm and returns Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Monday and Friday at 11.30am

*** Book a cruise in July or August and receive 25% off when you mention the promotional code MP25. This discount is available on both inside and outside cabins and valid on selected dates (July departures: 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd and 27th / August departures: 10th and 27th) ***

From $2238 to $3775

NEW TOUR

Explore the breathtaking Murraylands whilst cruising through ancient gorges and red gum forests, past towering sandstone cliffs and historic ports, local vineyards and nature trails. Over the 7 nights, cruise between Mannum and Morgan and experience the sights and sounds of river life with the beauty of its ever-changing landscape.

Highlights include scenic coach transfer from Blanchetown to Waikerie, buffet lunch and wine tastings at Banrock Station, cellar door tastings at Caudo Vineyard and Burk Salter Boutique Winery, walking tours of Morgan and Swan Reach, Sunnydale Woolshed Show and Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve.

Operates: Cruise departs Mannum on selected Fridays at 4.30pm. Cruise returns to Mannum the following Friday at 9am. Coach transfer departs Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Friday at 2pm and returns Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide Friday at 11.30am.

*** Book the cruise in August and receive 25% off when you mention the promotional code MP25. This discount is available on both inside and outside cabins and valid on selected dates (August departure: 17th) ***

From $1242 to $1990

Cruise on the PS Murray Princess with one of South Australia’s “favourite sons” – Michael Keelan. Michael is one of South Australia’s foremost horticultural experts, and not only writes for SALife’s SA Gardens & Outdoor Living Magazine, but is also the host of a top-rating lifestyle and gardening radio program on FIVEaa. During the cruise Michael will host some interesting gardening presentations, answer all of your gardening questions and host some fun garden trivia quizzes.

The cruise takes you north on the Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blancehtown. Experience the magic and majesty of the spectacular scenery from towering cliffs to expansive farmlands. Along the way you’ll see a great variety of Australian flora and fauna as well as enjoy a tour and tastings at Burk Salter Boutique Winery, a guided walking tour of the Swan Reach township, experience the Sunnydale Woolshed Show and visit a Native Wildlife Shelter and explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological site with an expert local guide.

So if you want to see some of the highlights of the Murray, and you love gardening, or just love gardens, then join Michael on this 4 night cruise departing 06 August.

From $1055 to $1745

If you want the Diamond voice, the Diamond story, this is a must do cruise and a must see show…. Join Dave Freeman on this 3 night special event cruise and enjoy his “OMG Neil Diamond Sounds Like Me” Show. This will be Dave’s second cruise on the PS Murray Princess after a sold out 3 night cruise in 2017. Dave is not an impersonator, but like Neil Diamond, he is a storyteller. He will take you on an intimate journey into the music of the man who is Neil Diamond.

Enjoy great music and dancing with friends on the beautiful Murray River between Walker Flat and Murray Bridge aboard the paddlewheeler PS Murray Princess. This special event cruise was first introduced in August 2017 and was an outstanding success. Relax and enjoy the on board facilities of the Murray Princess and be entertained by our special guests, Dave Freeman and Paul Gill.