News & Events

  • Paddlewheel in motion with cruise in river

    Murray Princess returns 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.

  • Murray Princess

    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.

  • Murray Princess from the side profile

    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.

  • Claudia and children releasing turtles

    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, Captain Cook Cruises have partnered with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

  • Murray Princess exterior

    New Cruise - 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.

  • 4 night selfie

    New Cruise - 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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