7 Night Christmas Cruise 2023

Cruise Departs Friday 22 December 2023

Celebrate Christmas on board the Murray Princess on what will be a very special 7 night Special Event Christmas Cruise.

Discover the dramatic South Australian outback on a cruise along Australia’s great inland highway. This seven-night cruise is a unique historic and nature-based adventure through ancient gorges and red gum forests, past towering sandstone cliffs and exploring historic ports, local vineyards, and nature trails. Enjoy leisurely cruising 320 kilometres of the heart of the great Murray River between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge and take in the breath-taking Riverland. 

Christmas Cruise Highlights:

• 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 (optional - extra cost)
• Riverland food & wine tasting (A tasting of 2 Reds & 2 White wines & local produce)
• Guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat
• Traditional South Australian Christmas Lunch & a visit by Santa on Christmas Day
• Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown
• Visit the cellar door at Burk Salter Boutique Winery
• Walking tour of the Swan Reach township and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry)
• Watch the Sunnydale Woolshed Show and go to the  Native Wildlife Shelter
• Enjoy a riverside Aussie Barbecue
• Go on a Nocturnal Tourin a comfortable purpose built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls (optional - extra cost)
• Optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (optional - extra cost)
  
• Big Bend towering sandstone cliffs
• Explore Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites with an expert local guide
• Delight in a scenic tender boat ride
• Christmas themed activities, festivities & carols

This is a Special Event Cruise Itinerary and is subject to change without notice.

Pricing

This is a special event cruise and special event fares apply.

Conditions

• *Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares displayed above are based on 10% discount on Special Event fares (which excludes Staterooms) valid for bookings that are made up to 90 days prior to departure, subject to availability at time of booking. 
• 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

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.