Looking for a Murray River Cruise departing Adelaide in Dec 2025, Jan & Feb 2026, visit Proud Mary Cruises as the Murray Princess is under maintenance.

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  • Cruise guests walking along a wooden boardwalk beside the PS Murray Princess, surrounded by tall reeds.
    MR7UM
    Departs & returns to Mannum
    7 NightsDifficulty: EasyGroup Size: 120

    7 Night Murray Princess Upper Murraylands Cruise onboard PS Murray Princess. Highlights include local cellar door tastings, vineyard and garden tours.

    Deposit From $250 From $3,349
  • Shaded walkway along the side deck of a Murray River cruise vessel, looking out over the river and nearby cliffs.
    MR4
    Departs & returns to Mannum
    4 NightsDifficulty: EasyGroup Size: 120

    Hop aboard the 4 Night Murray Princess Cruise for perfect scenery, delicious food, and new friends. Book now to enjoy a Murray River Cruise departing Adelaide!

    Deposit From $250 From $1,425
  • PS Murray Princess paddlewheeler under sunset glow near sandstone cliffs
    MR7
    Departs & returns to Mannum
    Discount Offers7 NightsDifficulty: EasyGroup Size: 120

    On this 7 Night Murray Princess Cruise on the Murray River, departing Adelaide, visit a significant Aboriginal archaeological site, Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal…

    Deposit From $250 From $2,617
  • View of the sunset over the Murray River
    MR4KIADL2
    Departs from Mannum & returns to Adelaide
    Cruise and Tour Package7 NightsDifficulty: ModerateGroup Size: 120

    The 4 Night Murray Princess Cruise + Kangaroo Island and you have one of the best Murray River Cruise packages. Sealink Ferry transfers.

    Deposit From $250 From $840
  • Group of cruise guests on a guided bushwalk beside the Murray River with the PS Murray Princess moored in the background.
    MR3KIADL2
    Departs from Mannum & returns to Adelaide
    Cruise and Tour Package6 NightsDifficulty: EasyGroup Size: 120

    Enjoy one of the best Murray River Cruise packages combining the3 Night Murray Princess Cruise + Kangaroo Island Tour. This is a great Adelaide Cruise option.

    Deposit From $250 From $2,591
  • Proud Mary riverboat cruising past red cliffs on the Murray River under a clear blue sky.
    PM2
    Departs & returns to Murray Bridge
    2 NightsDifficulty: EasyGroup Size: 36

    Proud Mary Cruise Murray River cruising, where you will enjoy a for a terrific 2-night discovery Murray River cruise on the Proud Mary Boat departing Adelaide .

    Deposit From $250 From $980
  • The Proud Mary riverboat moored at dusk beside gum trees and red cliffs on the Murray River, with soft lights glowing onboard.
    PM5
    Departs & returns to Murray Bridge
    5 NightsDifficulty: EasyGroup Size: 36

    Embark upon a 5 Night Proud Mary Cruise, aboard the intimate Proud Mary. The Proud Mary is one of the best river cruises on the Murray River.

    Deposit From $250 From $2,460
  • Rear view of the heritage paddle steamer Emmylou cruising the calm Murray River, surrounded by native bushland near Echuca.
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    Departs & returns to Echuca
    7 NightsDifficulty: MediumGroup Size: 16

    Experience the ‘All the Rivers Run’ 7 Night PS Emmylou Cruise along the Upper Murray River on a paddle steamer to Echuca.

    Deposit From $650 Total Price from $3,980
  • Paddle steamer Emmylou cruising the Murray River at sunset with passengers on board, surrounded by lush river red gum forest.
    EMLPTBHVV
    Departs & returns to Echuca
    4 NightsDifficulty: MediumGroup Size: 16

    Echuca Paddle Steamers are well known on the Murray River. Come and stay on the beautiful PS Emmylou and explore on 4 Night PS Emmylou Cruise.

    Deposit From $650 Total Price from $2,300

Book with the Murray River Cruises Specialists

Explore Australia’s largest river system and marvel at its untouched beauty with Murray River Cruises. Step into a world of serenity and calm aboard one of the beautiful boats on the Murray River. The experienced and knowledgeable staff will share with you the secrets of this undiscovered part of Australia while treating you to an unforgettable experience with delicious meals and your choice of 3 different and unique boats.

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PS Murray Princess paddlewheeler reflected on the still waters of the Murray River near golden cliffs.

Murray Princess Paddlewheeler

  • 3, 4 & 7 night Murray River cruises
  • Departs Adelaide by coach – Mannum
  • Inside, Outside and Stateroom Cabins
  • Two departures weekly
  • Add on a Kangaroo Island Tour
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Proud Mary riverboat cruising alongside sunlit cliffs on the Murray River.

Proud Mary

  • 2, 5 & 7 night Murray River cruises
  • Departs Adelaide by coach – Murray Bridge
  • Riverview Double or Twin Cabins
  • Two departures weekly
  • Add on a Kangaroo Island Tour
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Australian Star paddlewheeler cruising a calm section of the Murray River surrounded by lush native bushland

P.S. Australian Star – Echuca

  • 3, 4 or 7 night Upper Murray River cruises
  • Departs Echuca
  • Transfers from Melbourne available
  • Twin / Double, or Owners Suite cabins
  • Newest River Boat in Australia
Australian Star
Paddle steamer Emmylou cruising the Murray River at sunset with passengers on board, surrounded by lush river red gum forest.

P.S. Emmylou – Echuca

  • 3, 4 or 7 night Upper Murray River cruises
  • Departs Echuca
  • Transfers from Melbourne available
  • Twin, Double, Queen or Suite cabins
  • Talo Retreat, Golf or Self-drive Mitchelton Package
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Proud Mary Cruises

Enjoy a Murray River Cruise and Kangaroo Island packages now available.

Cruise + Kangaroo Island Tours

Emmylou Cruises

PS Emmylou has a range of cruises which can be combine with golf, retreat and self drive packages.

PS Emmylou 4 Night Cruise

Murray Princess Cruises

The Murray Princess is cruising. Why not visit Kangaroo Island too?

Cruise + Kangaroo Island

About the Murray Region

Explore the untouched beauty of the Murray River and the historic towns located along it in this beautiful part of the world, located just an hour from Adelaide. At more than 2500 kilometres long, there is no shortage of places to explore on Australia’s outback river highway.

The world’s fourth longest river twists and turns from the Snowy Mountains in NSW, along the Victorian border and into South Australia, where it meets Lake Alexandria.

Group with tour guide on jetty on the Murray River

Travelling – Adelaide Departures

Passengers wishing to join one of our Murray River Cruises can either fly into Adelaide, and then take the prearranged coach transfer from Adelaide to the departure point of the cruise boats. There is also access to garaging a vehicle at the departure point.

Coach transfers for the Murray Princess pick-up from CBD locations in Adelaide. The coach transfers for the Proud Mary cruise departs from the central business district and is a short walk from most hotels in Adelaide.

If you would like to stay before or after your cruise we can book you in at the hotels where the coach transfers will pick you up and drop you off. Any accommodation needs can be booked at the same time you are booking your Murray River Cruise on the Murray Princess or Proud Mary.

For passengers who are travelling long distances to start their Murray River Cruises, they may want to consider adding on a 2-day and 1-night tour to the famous Kangaroo Island, either before or after their Murray River Cruise. This fully guided coach tour includes extra accommodation in Adelaide before or after your Murray River Cruise plus all ferry, accommodation, meals, and guiding whilst on Kangaroo Island.

This 2-day tour visits stunning places like Seal Bay, and Remarkable Rocks and visits Honey Farms, Eucalyptus Distilleries, and a Bird of Prey Park just to name just a few. You can see packages that include Murray River Cruises on both Murray Princess & Proud Mary, Kangaroo Island Touring & Accommodation plus Adelaide accommodation on our website.

Another option is to visit Flinder Ranges on smaller and off-the-beaten tracks.

Travelling – Echuca Departures

Travelling by paddle steamers is an amazing experience. If you are enjoying an Emmylou cruise then you may choose to self-drive and park at Echuca. Fly to Melbourne and arrange a shuttle bus to pick up or catch the train. Transfers from Melbourne and Bendigo can be booked. Pickups from the train station can also be arranged.

If you would like to stay before or after your cruise we can book you in at the hotels in Melbourne where the shuttle bus will pick you up or Echuca if you want a few extra days to explore this beautiful town.

There are lots of options with a cruise along the Upper Murray River – combine your PS Emmylou cruise with a few rounds of golf. There are beautiful courses in the area. This is a great trip from Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney, or anywhere.

This small boat cruising, with only 16 guests at any one time, lovely food and local produce, and lots of variety of things to do in the area – a perfect getaway!

Be one of the first to cruise on the all-new Australian Star, sailing along with the Emmylou in 2025.

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