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Murray River Princess

Sail down the mighty Murray River for a cruising experience you'll never forget. One of the worlds longest Rivers, the Murray covers one third of Australia's continent across Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. Cruise this iconic Australian outback river highway on a Murray River Princess Cruise.

With dramatic scenery, you can discover some of Australia's outback in the luxury of your own private Cabin or Stateroom. With overnight 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 day river cruises to suit your desires Captain Cook Cruises also caters for those with mobile disabilities / limitations .

Captain Cook River Cruises

With an exciting array of shore side tours, entertainment, cocktail and dinner parties all interests are taken into account by your onboard staff. Our River Murray Boat Cruises include:

What you can see

  • Ancient Gorges
  • Red Gum Forests
  • Historic Ports
  • Local Vineyards
  • Nature Trails
  • Sandstone Cliffs

And a vast array of Australian wildlife and birdlife along the way:

  • Swans and many more

Most Tours with Captain Cook Cruises include: (subject to cruise type)

  • Complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or Car Parking in Mannum
  • Guided nature walks & eco tours
  • Onboard presentations
  • Daybreak photography
  • Aboriginal Cultural Tours
  • Captain’s Dinner
  • Shipboard accommodation
  • Use of the spas & saunas
  • Onboard Entertainment
  • 24hr self service coffee bar

About the Murray River

The Murray Darling River system covers more than 3670km through a vast array of 26 locks reaching Mt Kosiciusko, Wagga Wagga, Echuca, Mildura, Bourke, Gunnedah, Renmark, Loxton, Murray Bridge, Mannum and Goolwa. Some of the Murray's tributaries include:

  • Darling River
  • Murrumbidgee River
  • Lachlan River
  • Macquarie River
  • Barwon River

Cruise Events

Captain Cook Cruises also holds annual special event Cruises each year however these sell out very quickly so you will need to be quick to secure these in advance. Special Event Cruises include:

  • Christmas in July

Cruises with Captain Cook can also include pre and post Hotel Accommodation in Adelaide to make your holiday or vacation booking even easier to organise.

Crazy Cruises caters for both the Early Bird and Last Minute River Cruise bookings - so be quick to ensure we have space for your Murray River Cruising experience without further delay.

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Discover the beauty of a Murray River cruise on Captain Cook Cruises three, four and seven night adventures onboard the modern authentic paddle wheeler, the PS Murray Princess.

You will experience incredible worlds of nature, history and culture in relaxed comfort, as the PS Murray Princess navigates more than 280 kilometres of the Murray River.

See towering cliffs and picturesque gorges. Enjoy nature walks and eco-tours, see Australian wildlife including kangaroos and 350 bird species, discover the maze of backwaters, creeks and lagoons and special native wildlife shelter.

All cruises include meals, accommodation, complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or car parking in Mannum, most tours, all onboard facilities, sun deck, two bars/lounges, single sitting dining saloon and entertainment.

Due to the most recent travel announcement from the Australian Government regarding COVID-19, all non-essential travel has been restricted, and we regret to advise that we have suspended all Murray Princess cruise departures from 24 March through until 31 May 2020.

Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.

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Captain Cook Cruises draws on four decades of cruising knowledge to offer small-ship discovery cruises throughout Australia and the Pacific at great-value prices. The cruise experience is informal and friendly, helped by expert local guides and crew members. Limited numbers on board all of our vessels mean that every guest is welcomed and becomes known as an individual.

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Sydney Harbour is a great introduction to cruising for any age. Fiji is ideal for families and couples, while the Murray River is popular with mature travellers. Children can immerse themselves in the destination through daily shore and onboard activities. Child minding is available in Fiji for parents’ time out

Dining is an essential ingredient to your cruise. Menus (both buffet and à la carte) are international and feature fresh local delicacies, prepared onboard by master chefs. All vessels offer single-sitting dining rooms with tables for 6 to 10 guests.

Our small ship fleet offers comfortable facilities and accommodation at great-value prices. There are plenty of big-ship extras including a swimming pool, spas, saunas, massage and beauty treatments, entertainment and easy access small-boat boarding platforms.

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Fares cover all meals (buffet and à la carte), an exciting selection of shore tours, entertainment and use of shipboard facilities. Personal purchases such as drinks, souvenirs, a small number of optional tours such as scuba diving, and specialised shipboard services such as beauty treatments can be charged to the cabin account.

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Shore excursions, Accommodation, All meals, Morning and afternoon tea, Entertainment.

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This amazing paddle wheeler, the Murray Princess, was built specifically for the Murray River and is one of the best ways to see Australia’s largest river.

Cruise the iconic Murray River on a historic Murray Princess Paddle Wheeler Cruise. Cruises range from 3 to 7 nights departing year-round. Book Now!

Welcome Aboard the PS Murray Princess

The PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the southern hemisphere. Built specifically for the Murray River, it has all the character and charm of yesteryear.

The vessel has 60 cabins and staterooms, which can accommodate up to 120 passengers. Each features an ensuite and comes with electric blankets, soap, shampoo, hairdryers, towels and daily servicing.

In addition to the suites, the PS Murray Princess also has five passenger decks named after some of the region’s great pioneers, Sturt, Cadell, Randell and Chaffey, plus the Sun Deck.

The lounge features a majestic view of the paddlewheel in action through its two-storey viewing window. Guests can access the upper and lower lounge areas by a classic brass and mahogany spiral staircase.

The PS Murray Princess offers three, four and seven-night tours along, the iconic river system, each departing from the idyllic town of Mannum, located in the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong region.

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Airconditioned

WiFi available

Onboard Gym

Hair dryers provided

Two onboard bars

Tea & Coffee Facilities

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4 Night Murray Princess Cruise

Hop aboard the 4 Night Murray Princess Cruise for perfect scenery, delicious food, like-minded new friends, and a small luxury Paddle Steamer. Book now!

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3 Night Murray Princess Cruise

The Murray River in South Australia offers landscapes like no other river. Enjoy 3 Night Murray Princess Cruise on the paddle wheeler. Book now!

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7 Night Murray Princess Cruise

On this 7-night Murray River Cruise, on the Murray Princess, visits a significant Aboriginal archaeological site, Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve.

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7 Night Murray Princess Upper Murraylands Cruise

7 Night Upper Murraylands Cruise onboard PS Murray Princess. Highlights include local cellar door tastings, vineyard and garden tours. Book now!

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4 Night Murray Princess Cruise + Kangaroo Island

The 4-Night Murray River Cruise, combined with a Kangaroo Island Tour and you have one of the best Murray River Cruise packages. Sealink Ferry transfers.

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3 Night Murray Princess Cruise + Kangaroo Island

Enjoy one of the best Murray River Cruise packages combining the Murray Princess Cruise with a Kangaroo Island Tour. This is a great Adelaide Cruise option.

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7 Night Murray Princess Cruise + Kangaroo Island

The PS Murray Princess Cruise and Kangaroo Island Tour package is one of the best Adelaide River Cruise options. Adelaide accommodation included.

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7 Night Christmas 2024 Murray Princess Cruise

Celebrate Christmas onboard the PS Murray Princess on what will be a very special 7-night Special Event Christmas Cruise 2024. Book now!

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7 Night Murray Princess Upper Murrayland Cruise + Kangaroo Island Tour

The 7-night Upper Murraylands Murray River Cruise package with a Kangaroo Island Tour is the best Murray River Cruise package available from Adelaide!

About the Boat

This amazing river cruise boat is a true inland paddle-wheeler, purpose-built for the Murray River. This classic riverboat was designed as a modern romantic representative of a riverboat similar to hundreds of such vessels that used to trade up and down the Murray River. These days most Murray River vessels have imitation paddles, however, this boat boast authentic, massive stern-propelled paddlewheels used to cruise the river.

Catering to 120 passengers, the boat offers passengers a unique river boat small ship cruise on the Murray River. Join only the finest Captains and crew who are passionate about what they do and are delighted to share with you their knowledge and stories. Onboard the paddle wheeler the dining saloon is spacious with a character and charm of yesteryear. The paddle wheeler will offer you a relaxed and informal experience coupled with the warmth and friendliness so unique to a Murray River cruise.

Dining Dining aboard includes delicious seasonal menus, including local, fresh produce. Salmon, scotch fillet, chicken, quiche, lamb shanks, and pork cutlets – you’ll have the option to enjoy them all in the Dining Room on the Sturt Deck. Each meal is accompanied by coffee or tea. There is also a Captain’s Dinner and buffet dining, with a special campfire barbecue on the banks of the Murray River during the 4 and 7-night cruises. All special dietary and allergy information must be advised. Where possible, staff will endeavour to meet your requests. As a guide, we regularly cater to Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Diabetic and non-Seafood passengers.

Facilities Gym, two bars, two lounges, single-sitting dining saloon; speed boat; gift shop, library, and video/DVD; lift (Randell, Cadell & Sturt Decks only); free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, and 24-hour tea and coffee facilities. Please be advised that the sun deck, all cabins, and public rooms are non-smoking.

Smoking is permitted in designated areas of the outside decks only. As a courtesy to your fellow passengers, please refrain from smoking pipes and cigars. Cigarettes are not sold on board. Smoking areas are restricted to the Sturt Deck in front of the bar area and the Randell Deck forward deck.

Accommodation The boat has 60 cabins and staterooms each with a private bathroom ensuite, electric blankets, soap, shampoo, hairdryers, air-conditioning, towels, and daily servicing. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq metres. Four of the outside cabins and their ensuite bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Two cabins located on Randell Deck are opposite the lift for easy access to the dining and lounge decks. View the deck plan.

Staterooms (6) spacious Staterooms are located on the Randell and Cadell decks. Each stateroom offers a queen bed (four have an extra single bed) and opens onto the outside deck walkway. Minibars, fridges, and tea and coffee-making facilities are also included.

Outside Cabins (45) are located on Randell and Cadell Decks and the majority of these cabins have twin bedding with limited double-bedded cabins available. Each outside cabin opens onto the outside deck walkway with picture windows to view the passing scenery.

Inside Cabins (9) are located on the lower Chaffey Deck and open onto a wide inside passageway. Inside cabins offer twin bedding with limited double-bedded cabins available and have portholes facing the outside. Inside Cabins are accessed via stairs, there is no lift access to this deck.

Getting around the Murray Princess The PS Murray Princess has five passenger decks. All decks are accessible by stairwells of approximately 10 to 14 steps. A lift services three decks – Randell, Cadell, and Sturt Decks.

Public Rooms The following public rooms are situated on decks with lift access:

  • Dining Room and Bar: Located on Sturt Deck
  • Paddlewheel Lounge: Situated at the stern of the vessel over two levels. The lower lounge is situated on Randell Deck and includes gift shop and café and the upper lounge is situated on Cadell Deck The following public rooms are situated on decks without lift access:
  • Laundry and Gym: Located on Chaffey Deck and are only accessible by stairwells
  • Sun deck: Located on the upper deck and is only accessible by a steep shallow set of stairs

Accessible Cabins The Murray Princess has four cabins specially designed for wheelchairs. Two cabins feature twin beds and two feature a double bed and a single bed. Please note the images above show one of the accessible cabins. Special Features:

  • Wheelchair access doors and bathrooms
  • Continuous level bathrooms
  • Telephone contact with 24hr emergency numbers
  • Hand-held shower
  • 2 mirrors in the bathroom – one at normal height, one at wheelchair height
  • All cabins have shower chairs and other equipment is available on request
  • Height of beds 60 cm from floor to top of the mattress to enable passengers to slide off the chair onto the bed with no difficulty.

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Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and Murray River

Enjoy a stay in the city of Adelaide before travelling on a two day tour to Kangaroo Island for some wine, wildlife and gorgeous landscapes. Finish your South Australian holiday with a 3, 4 or 7 night cruise on board the Murray Princess exploring the beautiful Murray River.

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  • 3 nights' Accommodation in Adelaide at the Stamford Plaza Adelaide
  • Full Day Ultimate Adelaide and Hahndorf Tour
  • 2 Day / 1 Night Ultimate Kangaroo Island Tour, staying at the Aurora Ozone Hotel in Kingscote
  • 3 Night Murray River Discovery Cruise including all meals and a selection of onshore tours

From $2,395.00 pp (twin share)

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9 Day Adelaide, Kl and Murray River Package

  • Full Day Ultimate Adelaide and Handorf Tour
  • 4 Night Outback Heritage Cruise on the Murray River including all meals and a selection of onshore tours

From $2,800.00 pp (twin share)

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12 Day Adelaide, Kl and Murray River Package

  • Choice of the 7 Night Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise or the 7 Night Upper Murraylands Cruise on the Murray River including all meals and a selection of onshore tours

From $3,655.00 pp (twin share)

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

  • St Basil’s Cathedral;
  • Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
  • The Kremlin;
  • “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
  • Monument to Peter I;
  • The Central House of Artists;
  • Christ the Savior Cathedral;
  • Gorky Park;
  • Moscow State University;
  • Russian Academy of Sciences;
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  • Novodevichy Monastery;
  • Kiev railway station;
  • Europe Square;
  • Moscow City Hall;
  • Government House;
  • Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
  • and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

  • Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
  • Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
  • Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
  • Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
  • Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

  • Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
  • Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
  • Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
  • Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
  • Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

  • Novospassky Monastery
  • Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
  • Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
  • Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
  • Cathedral of Christ the Savior
  • The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
  • The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
  • Novodevichy Convent
  • The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
  • St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
  • St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

  • + A friend in Moscow.
  • + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
  • + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
  • + An authentic experience of local life.
  • + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
  • + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
  • + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
  • + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
  • + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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