3 Night Discovery Cruise

From $1,299.00 pp / twin share

Indulge in a long weekend where you'll discover the beautiful lower riverlands, between the Walker Flat and Murray Bridge aboard the paddlewheeler Murray Princess.

You'll cruise through spectacular riverlands and enjoy the great variety of flora and fauna. You'll take a nature walk, get up close to the river birdlife on board the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat, visit the township of Murray Bridge and learn about the food and wine of this famous region.

Standard Cruise
  • Return coach transfers to/from selected Adelaide Hotels OR Return to the Adelaide Airport OR car parking is also available at Mannum (additional cost - bookings essential, subject to availability)
  • All meals (table d’hote and a la carte menus)
  • An exciting selection of onshore tours
  • Guided nature walks and eco-excursions
  • Onboard presentations
  • Live entertainment
  • Use of mini-gym
    3 Night Inclusions & Highlights
    • Free time to explore the township of Murray Bridge or take a tour of the historic Roundhouse
    • Optional Monarto Safari Park Wildlife Tour on Saturday departing Murray Bridge (additional cost)
    • Guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat
    • Riverland food & wine tasting (a tasting of 2 Reds & 2 White wines & local produce)
    • Get up close to the river birdlife on board the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat
    • Optional Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour at conclusion of cruise (additional cost)

      ADD-ON

      Barossa Wine & Heritage Tour at the conclusion of your cruise.

      Discover Australia’s richest and best-known winemaking region – the Barossa. Visit Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, where you will enjoy a light morning tea while taking in the breath-taking views over the vineyards. You will have the opportunity to participate in a structured wine tasting before departing and heading to Lambert Estate in Angaston for your two course lunch. Next visit Seppeltsfield Barossa, established in 1851 and long been renowned fortified wines. On a short walking tour, learn about the founding Seppelt family history, the estate’s treasure trove of historical buildings, the underground blending cellar and the award-winning wines produced on site for over 170 years. Following the tour, a tasting of a fortified wine accompanied by an Owen Andrews Artisan Cuisine chocolate pecan brownie is included in a private setting. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the picturesque Eden Valley. View the Murrayland flats from atop Palmer hill as you descend into Mannum where you will re-board the Murray Princess, or journey back to Adelaide arriving at approximately 5.30pm.

      $190 per person

      Seppeltsfield Upgrade: 'A Taste of History Tour' (additional cost): Upgrade your experience at Seppelstfield, following the walking tour. You will be taken into the historic 1878 Centennial Cellar, where you will taste the legendary 100 year old Para Vintage Tawny. This is truly a once in a lifetime wine experience.

      +$149 per person


      ADD-ON

      Monarto Safari Park Wildlife Tour

      On arrival at Murray Bridge on Saturday (from 9:00am), a coach will be waiting to transfer you to Monarto Safari Park, one of the largest open-range zoos in the world spanning more than 1,500 hectares and home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles. You will travel through part of the zoo and your guide will show you many of the zoos inhabitants including Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, White Rhinoceros, Cheetah, Lions, Hyena and Wild Dogs. After the tour, you will return to Murray Bridge and re-board the Murray Princess in time for lunch at 11:25am.

      $75 per person

      Pre-bookings recommended for both of these onshore tours and the Taste of History Upgrade.

      1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025^
      Inside Cabin (per person / twin share)
      From $1299
      Outside Cabin (per person / twin share)
      From $1749
      Stateroom (per person / twin share)
      From $2299

      Tour Code
      M3

      Duration3 Nights / 4 Days
      Operates

      Selected Fridays below

      Cruise departs Mannum selected Fridays at 4:30pm. Coach transfer departs Adelaide Central Bus Station at 1:30pm.

      Returns To Mannum Mondays at 9.00am. Coach arrives in Adelaide at 11.00am.

      Departure Dates 20245, 19, 26 April 2024
      17, 24 May 2024
      7, 14 June 2024
      5*, 12*, 26* July 2024
      2, 30 August 2024
      13, 20, 27 September 2024
      4, 18 October 2024
      1, 8, 15 November 2024
      Departure Dates 20253, 17, 24*, 31 January 2025
      21 February 2025
      7, 21, 28 March 2025

      *Special Event Cruises.

      For other dates, please enquire.

      • Prices valid for travel 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, for other dates please enquire.
      • From price is per person, twin share based on Standard Brochure Fares in an Inside Cabin with twin beds.
      • Surcharge applies for Single Occupancy and cabins with Double Beds.
      • Upgrades to Outside Cabins or Staterooms available - please contact us for prices.
      • The Fitness to Travel Declaration and acceptance of the Standard Fares & Travel Terms and Conditions must be completed at least 60 days prior to travel or with final payment, whichever occurs first.

      Read our full terms and conditions.

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