7 Night Christmas Cruise 2021

Cruise Departs Thursday 23rd December 2021

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

Along the way you’ll see a great variety of Australian wildlife, including kangaroo’s and many of about 350 bird species that inhabit the Riverland region in South Australia. Highlights include a vineyard tour and wine tasting at a local cellar door, an Aussie barbecue beside the river, visit a wildlife shelter and a guided walk through one of Australia’s most significant aboriginal archaeological sites.  

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 (additional 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 (25^th December 2020)
• Enjoy a Mystery Day Tour departing Mannum
• 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 Tour in a comfortable purpose built cart where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats and owls (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
• PLUS a FREE mystery day tour included

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.

7 Night Christmas Cruise

*Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares shown are based on a 10% discount on Special Event fares and valid for bookings that are made up to 90 days prior to departure, subject to availability. Excludes Staterooms.

^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 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.