All prices displayed are in Australian dollars and are valid for travel dates displayed.
Twin share prices are per person and based on a ‘twin’ cabin consisting of two single beds.
A double bed surcharge applies to all Inside Cabins and Outside Cabins with a double bed (No surcharge applies for Staterooms). A $60 per room per night surcharge applies for travel up till 31st March 2024.
Inside Cabins cannot accommodate an extra person (maximum of 2 passengers).
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.
Prices exclude on board charges such as optional tours & services and drinks.
All prices are subject to availability and may not be valid for special event cruises, which are operated throughout the year.
Fitness to travel: The passenger warrants that they are physically fit and capable of undertaking the cruise. A certificate of fitness of travel by your doctor is required for passengers over 80 years of age and/or passengers with limited mobility. For full details please refer to the Passengers Cruise Contract and Guidelines for Limited Mobility and Fitness to Travel information.
The Passenger Cruise Contract and Special Dietary & Allergy Information Form must be completed and returned along with your deposit or within 48 hours of full payment when booking online. Please retain a copy of this Passenger Cruise Contract for your personal reference.
In these conditions:
"Company" means SeaLink South Australia Pty Ltd and its related entities and their employees and agents.
"Passenger" means the passenger booked to travel.
All costs, itinerary details, package inclusions, ferry schedules and accommodation information are correct at the time of publishing; however these can be subject to alteration, sometimes without notice. All services and reservations provided are subject to the conditions of the principal providers and no responsibility is accepted by the Company for misrepresentation, unforeseen omissions or additional costs incurred, including those arising from adverse weather conditions or any situations beyond the control of the Company. Refunds may not be available for unused services.
Ferry, Coach, Touring and Activity options may not operate on Christmas Day. Tours will be affected when part of the itinerary includes Christmas Day (25th December). Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Travel must be completed within 12 months of payment. These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the state of South Australia. The Company reserves the right to cancel, vary this service in any way, or substitute any ferry or other means of transport without incurring any liability.
Fares, times, schedules, and routes are subject to alteration, without prior notice, at the discretion of the Company. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage which may arise in the event of cancellation of this service or the abandonment of the service during the course thereof (should the Company decide that such abandonment is necessary) or of any deviation or delay in any service arising from any cause whatsoever. In any such event the Company will not be liable in any way for consequential damage including, but not limited to, the cost of accommodation or for any alternative means of travel which may arise and any additional expense so arising shall be the liability of the passenger.
The Company accepts no responsibility for loss of, or damage to, any vehicle being carried for the passenger, or luggage, or for consequential damages arising therefrom whether sustained during off-loading or transportation, and whether arising from negligence, malfunction of the vessel or other cause, except to the extent that the exclusion of such liability is prohibited by law. The Company accepts no responsibility for any injury and/or death of a passenger travelling on this service whether caused by negligence, malfunction to the vessel or other cause except to the extent that exclusion of such liability is prohibited by law.
All fares and prices are in Australian Dollars and current at the time of publication. All fares and prices are subject to availability, surcharges, blackout periods, minimum night stays and seasonal variations. Always check your travel documentation for final prices.
Child prices generally apply to children aged 3 to 14 years, inclusive. In some cases this may vary so please enquire at the time of booking. Accommodation for children under 3 is generally free of charge but some properties may impose a small charge and/or a fee for providing a cot. Children under 3 years of age travel free of charge on SeaLink South Australia services provided they do not occupy a seat. Children under 3 years are not recommended on Murray Princess Cruises.
'Twin Share' prices are based on a 'double' - two people sharing a double bed (queen or king beds at some properties) or 'twin', consisting of two single beds. Please request either a 'double' or 'twin' at the time of reservation. 'Extra Adult' prices are based on sharing with two other adults in the same room. Should the extra adult wish to have their own room they will be charged at 'single' rates. 'Single' prices are based on a person having their own room. 'Extra Child' prices are based on sharing the same room with two or more adults. 'Triple Share' prices are based on three people sharing one room with existing bedding (eg double/queen or king bed and a single bed). As most cabins on the Murray Princess have twin beds, a surcharge applies to cabins with a double bed.
Properties mentioning or bearing the star symbols eg. ★★★★ (the 'STARS') are independently assessed by Star Ratings Australia. The 'star' symbols are a licensed trademark and can only be used by properties that have been licensed to use them by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC). For more information about using STAR ratings, please go to: www.starratings.com.au. The Company cannot be held responsible for any tourism operator that displays or publishes incorrect star ratings.
All payments made by credit card, UnionPay or PayPal will incur the following surcharges:
- Visa - 1% surcharge
- Mastercard - 1% surcharge
- American Express - 1% surcharge
- UnionPay (Card Present Transactions only) - 1.5% surcharge
- PayPal (Online payments only) - 1%
SURCHARGE FREE payment options include POLi Pay, Direct Deposit (unavailable if booking within 7-days of travel date), EFTPOS (Savings or Cheque) and Cash.
Holiday plans can be disrupted and cancellation fees can be costly. Travel insurance is inexpensive and highly recommended. Please note that Travel Insurance may not cover disruptions caused by mechanical breakdowns or adverse weather conditions so please check your insurance policy.
No refunds will be made for services not availed once travel has commenced. All refund claims must be made in writing. Please note operators (other than the Company) reserve the right to charge cancellation fees in addition to those listed below.
Murray Princess Cruises including any South Australia packages featuring Murray Princess
Cancellation of a booking or part thereof will incur the following fees:
- More than 60 days before departure - $50 per person
- Between 30 and 60 days before departure - Loss of deposit
- Between 15 and 30 days before departure - 50% of total cost
- Less than 14 days before departure - 100% of total cost
For cancellations made 15 days or more before departure, the full value (less an administration fee of $50 per person), may be applied to another cruise if completed within 12 months of the original booking. If the re-booked cruise is of a greater value, the difference must be paid upon re-booking. Special payment and cancellation conditions apply for groups of 15 or more, which are available on request.
Due to the complexity, staff time and communication costs of the booking process, a charge of AU$45 (incl GST) may apply to each modification made after the original booking. Please note that ferry and transport components of your booking can be edited online for one way and return only ferry bookings at no cost. Any other bookings cannot be modified online and must be made through our Sales Centre by calling 1300 729 938 (within Australia) or +61 8 8202 8698 (from outside Australia) or by emailing [email protected].
All cruises and packages featuring the Murray Princess are subject to the terms and conditions of the Passengers Cruise Contract, which is provided when booking any Murray Princess cruise or package.
Check-in time for all departures is to be a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure. Due to loading requirements, the Company reserves the right to refuse boarding for both passengers and vehicles that check-in after this time. Travel may only be permitted for a person or persons whose name(s) appear on the SeaLink manifest. Travel arrangements may only be transferred to another person(s) with the knowledge and authority of the Company and the person who made the booking. The Company has zero tolerance for abusive and threatening behaviour towards staff and passengers and reserve the right to refuse carriage and deny boarding to any person(s) exhibiting abusive or threatening behaviour. Passengers are legally obligated to comply with any reasonable and lawful direction of the Master or a crew member. Failure to do so may constitute an offence punishable by up to 12 months imprisonment and a $55,000 fine. Repeated failure to follow direction of the Master or a crew member may result in refusal to travel. The Master of the vessel reserves the right to refuse entry of a passenger onto the vessel and to require a passenger to disembark the vessel at the Master’s sole discretion. Drivers only are permitted inside vehicles when loading and unloading, all other passengers must embark and disembark via the passenger air bridge. To ensure the safety of all passengers and crew, passengers are not permitted on the vehicle deck while the vessel is underway. In exceptional circumstances a passenger may be permitted to remain on the vehicle deck. This will be at the discretion of the vessel’s Master or if requested prior to travel and permission to do so has been granted by the Company. Sealink South Australia vessels are licensed venues. In conforming to the Liquor Licensing Act 1997, passengers who present for boarding while drunk cannot be permitted entry to the vessel and the full fare of the ticket will be forfeited. The consumption of alcohol that was not purchased on board is also strictly prohibited. Smoking, including the use of
e-cigarettes, is prohibited inside the terminals and on board the vessel at all times. The Company reserves the right to conduct a search of any vehicle or cargo and refuse to carry any person or cargo onboard any Company vessel or vehicle where the Company deems the person or cargo to be undesirable, unsuitable, or dangerous. If you are travelling on the Spirit of Kangaroo Island ferry, please note that you could be travelling with freight vehicles carrying livestock, or fuel supplies in tankers (which will be deemed as a flammable/dangerous goods prior to departure). The carrying of loose fuel items such as jerry cans, gas cylinders and any other flammable liquids stored in portable containers is restricted to a carrying capacity of 500 litres per vehicle and can only be carried onboard a vehicle (cannot be carried on as luggage or loose freight). If you are carrying more than 500 litres of loose fuel, you must declare this when making your booking and you will be prompted during the booking flow to contact our Sales Centre on 13 13 01 to discuss.
Kangaroo Island is a Ligurian Bee Sanctuary. Importing honey, pollen or other bee products is prohibited. A fine of up to $10,000 may apply. Please help protect Kangaroo Island and keep it safe from pests and diseases. Do not bring any bee or honey products, unwashed potatoes, vine cuttings, foxes or rabbits onto the island. Penalties may apply.
Gift vouchers are valid for any SeaLink Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Sightseeing and Murray Princess product including ferry fare, accommodation, cruises, packages, tours, and experiences. Voucher denominations are available for any amount from $20 to $1000. Vouchers can be used as partial payment or multiple use for travel or products until $0 balance. Vouchers are valid for 3 years from date of issue. Expired gift vouchers cannot be extended, refunded, exchanged, or redeemed for cash.
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To make a booking, a deposit of AU$200 per person is required within 48 hours of booking. If booking is made within 60 days of travel, full payment must be made at time of booking. Final payment is required 60 days prior to travel, unless otherwise stated. For all bookings made online, full payment must be made at time of booking.