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    Cruise a river in all its glory

    05/05/2023

    A true icon of Australia’s rich riverboat heritage, the Princess offers a truly unique cruising experience that maximises comfort and style and delivers an unforgettable immersion in the tranquility and grandeur of the mighty Murray and its many attractions.

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    Murray Princess returns to cruising after historic floods

    08/03/2023

    The Murray Princess will be back cruising from Friday, 17 March, 2023. After being moored in Mannum for the past four months, while SA experienced one of its biggest Murary River floods in history, this is a great step towards the river recovery for the region and the Murray Princess.

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    Update 1 February 2023: Murray River High Flows

    16/01/2023

    The State Coordinator for the State of South Australia, Commissioner of Police has declared the high river flows in the Murray Darling basin a Major Emergency.

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    Rollin’ on the… Murray River

    28/09/2020

    I’m holding a Procrastinating Pelican. So is the friend I am travelling with. We’re enormously excited, as are our taste buds that have just been hit by the Kahlua, cherry brandy and dark crème de cacao creation. You see, the Procrastinating Pelican is tonight’s cocktail of the day, and it is appropriately named. Having recently departed Mannum Wharf and heading upstream, we are chinking from the upper balcony of the PS Murray Princess, just as two pelicans fly by.

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    New 3-Night Cruise Itinerary for Murray Princess

    18/06/2020

    Paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess is back cruising the Murray River in 2020 with an exciting new three-night cruise itinerary, departing on selected Fridays in July, August, and September. The popular seven-night Upper Murraylands Cruise will also make a comeback departing 17 July, 7 August, and 11 September 2020.

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    Welcome Back Murray Princess Cruise

    09/06/2020

    South Australia’s much loved majestic paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess, is back cruising the Murray River with a unique and one off, very special seven night ‘Welcome Back’ cruise from Renmark to Mannum departing Tuesday 23 June 2020.

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    Hot August Night Music Cruise back for 2020!!

    11/02/2020

    Captain Cook Cruises spectacular, “Hot August Night” Music Cruise, on-board paddlewheeler PS Murray Princess is back for its third year in 2020 for one departure only. Over three nights guests will be taken on an intimate journey into the music of Neil Diamond through entertainer and storyteller, Dave Freeman.

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    New 2020 Dates for Upper Murraylands Cruise

    27/12/2019

    Departing once a month, this exciting cruise offers a fascinating itinerary, exploring the northern area of the Murray River from Mannum to Morgan, before returning to Mannum.

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    2020/21 New Cruise Brochure For The Mighty Murray

    31/10/2019

    To launch our 2020/21 river cruises we have a brand NEW Murray Princess brochure so you can see all the exciting cruises, special events and South Australian Holiday Packages we have planned for the next year.

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    There's No Hurry On The Murray

    15/10/2019

    By Mogens Johansen from The West Australian. It’s a sunny Friday afternoon, people are playing bowls at the bowling club, and others are enjoying a beer at the Pretoria Hotel or having a chat outside the shops in the main street, when my coach rolls into the small riverside town of Mannum.

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    Foundation of National Parks & Wildlife - Murray River Turtle Project Update

    11/06/2019

    Over the last 40 years, the most common and widespread species of Murray River Turtles have declined by up to 91%. Following this decline, SeaLink and Captain Cook Cruises have partnered with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

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    Remarkable Renmark Cruises on the Murray Princess

    16/04/2019

    Follow in the footsteps of the great 19th Century pioneers and discover the secrets of Australia’s fascinating outback on Captain Cook Cruises two very special, seven-night Renmark cruises, aboard paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess. The Mannum to Renmark cruise celebrates New Year’s Eve and departs Mannum on Friday 27th December 2019. The Renmark to Mannum cruise departs Renmark on Friday 31st January 2020.

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    SeaLink and Captain Cook Cruises Partner with the Foundation for Nationals Parks & Wildlife to Rebuild Murray River Turtle Populations

    19/03/2019

    ​Populations of Murray River Turtles have declined by 90% in the last 40 years. SeaLink and Captain Cook Cruises is partnering with FNPW to raise money to help save the Murray River Turtles. Information about the plight of the Turtles will be placed in every room on Captain Cook’s Murray River Princess, and guests invited to support the conservation campaign with a donation. Every guest who makes a donation will get to keep a replica sand turtle as a reminder of their gift.

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    Christmas in July Magic on the Murray Princess

    12/03/2019

    Experience the magic of a winter Christmas and soak up the splendour of the Mighty Murray on Captain Cook Cruises three, four and seven-night Christmas in July cruises on-board paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess.

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    Re-Live the Golden Years on ‘Rat Pack Era’ Murray Princess Music Cruise

    11/03/2019

    Kick up your heels and re-visit the golden years of the 50’s and 60’s party era with Adelaide entertainer and internationally acclaimed vocalist Bill Parton and his all-star band as they perform the ‘Rat Pack Era’ show on the fabulous Murray Princess special event music cruise departing Friday 19 July 2019.

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    Honour our Anzacs on Special Murray Princess Anzac Day Cruise!

    19/02/2019

    Commemorate Anzac Day on a special four-night Captain Cook Cruises Anzac Day Cruise. Departing Monday 22 April 2019 onboard paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess, the Anzac Day Cruise will honour our Anzacs and celebrate their amazing legacy.

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    New 2019 Dates for Upper Murraylands Cruise…

    104/02/2019

    Captain Cook Cruises has released the 2019 departure dates for their much loved 7 Night Upper Murraylands Cruise, onboard Paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess.

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    Sold Out ‘Hot August Night’ Music Cruise back for 2019!

    14/01/2019

    Captain Cook Cruises spectacular, “Hot August Night” Music Cruise, on-board paddlewheeler PS Murray Princess is back by popular demand in 2019 for one departure only on Friday August 23, 2019. Over three nights be taken on an intimate journey into the music of Neil Diamond through entertainer and storyteller, Dave Freeman. Experience the Neil Diamond voice, Neil Diamond Story and amazing Neil Diamond Show.

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    My 3 Night Discovery Cruise

    19/12/2018

    There is nothing more tranquil than sitting back and listening to the birds whilst taking in the sights of the Murray River. How was it possible to feel time move so slowly? I have to say I have never felt so relaxed as my time on the Murray Princess.

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    7 Night Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise

    23/11/2018

    The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddlewheeler in the southern hemisphere with an even larger flare and charm of years gone by. The vessel provides an intimate setting for its 120 passengers and provides them with a foundation for community, relaxation, and long-lasting friendships. Once on board, you’ll discover its many hidden treasures, from the classic stylings of the dining room and lounge to the soothing sights of the sun deck there is plenty to see onboard.

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    7 Night Upper Murraylands Cruise

    23/11/2018

    The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddlewheeler in the southern hemisphere with an even larger flare and charm of years gone by. The vessel provides an intimate setting for its 120 passengers and provides them with a foundation for community, relaxation, and long-lasting friendships. Once on board, you’ll discover its many hidden treasures, from the classic stylings of the dining room and lounge to the soothing sights of the sun deck there is plenty to see onboard.

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    Getting Around The Murray Princess

    30/10/2018

    Visiting a new place can come with many unknowns. How do I get around? Are there lifts I can use? Will stairways have proper railings? This article aims to shed some light on how to get around the Murray Princess and some of the features available to guests who require additional mobility assistance. With this information, we hope you can rest assured there are plenty of facilities and assistance on board so you can enjoy your break and the sensational sights along the magical Murray River.

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    Celebrate Australia Day on an unforgettable Murray Princess Cruise

    15/08/2018

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    Travel Solo, Minus the Hefty Surcharge

    25/06/2018

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    SeaLink Travel Group Partners with NRMA to Save Aussie Holiday-Makers Money

    15/05/2018

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    SeaLink Launches New “Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour” for Murray Princess Guests

    15/05/2018

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    Christmas in July Fun on the Murray Princess

    05/04/2018

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    Murray River Loxton Cruise 2018 Dates Announced

    09/02/2018

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    Easter Getaway Cruise on the Murray Princess!!!

    16/11/2017

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    Murray Princess & Adelaide Amazing Combo Package

    31/10/2017

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    Celebrate a Special New Year’s Eve on the Murray Princess

    24/08/2017

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