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Historic Echuca Wharf with moored paddle steamers on the Murray River, surrounded by bushland.

Murray River Cruises

4 August 2021

Where is Echuca?

Echuca is an easy 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne nestled on the mighty Upper Murray River. The Port of Echuca became the largest inland port in Australia. The entire Port Area was declared an historic precinct in 1975. There is such a variety of ways to indulge all your senses from great eateries, live music […]

Cliffs and tree on the banks of the Murray River

Murray River Cruises

30 July 2021

About the Mighty Murray River

The Murray River is one of Australia’s greatest waterways, with its origins dating back to approximately 130 million years ago. The mighty Murray River is in fact the third longest in the world, stretching just over 2500 kilometres and spanning New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Its source is in the Upper Murray and […]

The Proud Mary riverboat moored at dusk beside gum trees and red cliffs on the Murray River, with soft lights glowing onboard.

Proud Mary Cruises

29 July 2021

Cruising on the Proud Mary

The Proud Mary offers two or five night cruises on board a purpose-built riverboat as you discover the beauty and fascination of the third longest water system in the world, the Murray River. This boutique boat caters for a maximum of only 36 passengers, with 18 spacious river view cabins that showcase some of Australia’s […]

Close-up of the PS Emmylou paddle steamer cruising the Murray River, surrounded by native bushland.

Emmylou Cruises

16 July 2021

Experience the Paddle Steamer – Emmylou

Come aboard one of the most recognisable and iconic paddle steamers in Australia and the world’s only cruising wood-fired paddle steamer, The PS Emmylou. This is one of Australia’s most luxurious boutique river cruises, departing from Echuca. You can choose from a two to six-night Murray River Cruise and let PS Emmylou take you back […]

Brass horn detail on the PS Murray Princess paddle steamer.

Murray Princess Cruises

13 July 2021

Features of the Murray Princess Paddle Wheeler

Step aboard the PS Murray Princess and enjoy all the charm and character this authentic paddle wheeler has to offer as you cruise along Australia’s mighty Murray River. You can view the huge stern paddle wheel through a double story lounge window as it drives through the water and gently moves along the largest inland […]

PS Murray Princess cruising the mirrored waters of the Murray River Murray Princess on the river with cliffs behind Murray River Cruises

Murray Princess Cruises

28 January 2021

Murray River Cruises Special Events – the perfect way to enjoy the Murray River!

This 2021 we’ve got the perfect cruises for you to enjoy all the special events this year. Join us aboard the PS Murray Princess as we celebrate the best moments of 2021 together. These memorable 2021 Special Event Cruises are only offered every few years, so be sure to get in quick!