Departing Monday July 23, 2007, this is a leisurely, environmentally friendly way of discovering the natural beauty of South Australia’s Murray River. Travelling by the paddle-wheeler PS Murray Princess, guests see big river gorges, bio-diverse wetlands, the outback’s flora and fauna, and the legacy of old riverside ports. En route food and wine tastings add to this distinctly South Australian river experience.
Cruise Highlights Include:
• Black-tie, Saturday night birthday celebration dinner and fireworks display hosted by legendary Murray Princess Masters, Captain Tony Smith & Captain Trevor Bedford.
• Free Barossa Valley tour or Mannum historical tour.
• Murray Princess historical photo display & presentations.
• Birthday celebration activities and games throughout the cruise.
• Expert local guides to talk about the area and environment.
• Guided walks, presentations and daybreak photography.
• Wildlife shelter, nocturnal eco-tour and backwater wildlife boat tour.
• Visit to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park & Pomberuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
• Riverside barbeque and woolshed sound & light show.
• Murraylands food and wine trail tastings.
Prices for this seven-night celebratory cruise start from A$1,368 ($1,204) per person twin share and include shipboard accommodation, all meals, most tours, scenic transfers from Adelaide or onsite car parking.
Partners cruise half price (June, July, August)
3-Night Wetlands Discovery Cruise – First person from A$724 (£300), second person A$362 (£150) twin share. Cruises depart Fridays returning Mondays.
4-Night Outback Heritage Cruise – First person from A$942 (£390), second person A$471 (£195) twin share. Cruises depart Mondays returning Fridays.
7-Nights Murraylands & Wildlife Cruise – First person from A$1520 (£620), second person A$760 (£315) twin share & includes free Barossa Valley tour.
Cruises depart and return Fridays and Mondays. Cruises can be booked through Qantas Holidays, Emerald Travel, The Lotus Group, All Ways Pacific, Kuoni, Freedom Australia and Wexas International. Alternatively, for further information please contact Captain Cook Cruises direct, email: [email protected] or visit http://www.captaincook.com.au/
