4 Night Murray River Outback Heritage Cruise

If you're planning to travel after 1 April 2023, please click here for cruise fares and information.

This cruise takes you north on the great Murray River from the historic river port of Mannum to Blanchetown. Follow in the wake of great Australian pioneers on a 4 night cruise along the outback river highway. 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 wildlife, including kangaroos and many of the 350 bird species that inhabit the riverlands. Highlights include a visit to a vineyard and wine tasting at a cellar door, visit a typical Australian farm, woolshed and wildlife shelter, enjoy an Aussie barbecue beside the river and visit an aboriginal archaeological site.

About The Cruise

While on the 4 Night Outback Heritage Cruise, you'll have the opportunity to...

• Depart historic Mannum
• Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown
• Visit the cellar door at Burk Salter Boutique Winery
• Take a walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (Gold coin donation at entry)
• See the towering sandstone cliffs at the Big Bend
• Watch the Sunnydale Woolshed Show & go to the Native Wildlife Shelter
• Enjoy a riverside Aussie Barbecue
• Go on a Nocturnal Tour in a comfortable purpose built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls (optional - additional cost)
• Enjoy a Bush Tucker Breakfast (optional - additional cost)
• Explore the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites with an expert local guide
• Delight in a scenic tender boat ride
• Optional Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour at conclusion of cruise (additional cost)

While on board, you'll enjoy...

• Relaxing in one of the two lounges, with spectacular scenery views
• Hanging out on the Sun Deck at the top of the vessel
• Breakfast each morning
• Delicious a la carte lunches
• Dining each evening with fellow passengers
• Onboard entertainment
  

Pricing

For travel between 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.

Conditions

• *Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares are based on Off Peak Early Booking Saver (EBS) Fares which is a 20% discount on standard brochure fares valid for bookings that are made up to 90 days prior to departure, subject to availability at time of booking. 
• Peak Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares (which excludes Staterooms) of 10% discount applies in travel periods in March, April, May and September to December.  
• EBS Fares have limited availability and a select number of cabins have been set aside for this special fare. Once these cabins have been sold (allocation exhausted), prices revert to Standard Fares.
  
• ^Outside Cabins and Staterooms can accommodate an extra person based on 1 double bed and 1 single bed, but availability is limited. Outside Cabin extra person prices available on enquiry.  
• Above fares are based on cabins with 2 x single beds. Inside and Outside Cabins with a double bed incur a surcharge (no surcharge applies for Staterooms). 
• Please refer to the Early Booking Saver Conditions and Standard Cruise Fare Terms and Conditions for full details.

Additional Information

We offer complimentary return coach transfers to Mannum from selected Adelaide CBD hotels as well as a return to the Adelaide Airport or secure car parking at Mannum (bookings essential). 

Private car transfers are available from and to Adelaide CBD as well as return to the Adelaide Airport. Additional charges apply and pre-bookings are essential - Find out more.

Optional post-cruise Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour. This Tour returns to Adelaide at approximately 5:30 pm.