Hot August Night Music Cruise on the Murray River

DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL

Cruise departs Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum on Friday returns to Mannum on Monday. Your Travel Document will include your coach transfer, private transfer or car parking details if arrangements have been made. 

FRIDAY

Mid-afternoon, the Murray Princess departs historic Mannum and heads downriver. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and cocktails (own expense) from the Sturt Bar along with an introduction to your crew who will look after you for the duration of your cruise. Also meet our passenger entertainer Dave Freeman and enjoy his music during your Welcome Dinner as we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Murray Bridge.

SATURDAY

Departing Mundurra early, we head downriver where we mooring the Township of Murray Bridge. In 1879 the first bridge to span the Murray River was built here at Edwards Crossing which quickly became the bustling township of Murray Bridge. After a hearty breakfast, choose to join a guided tour of the town’s historic landmarks and local attractions or go on a wildlife tour at Monarto Safari Park (additional cost). Coach transfers are available to the main street of Murray Bridge or if you prefer, you can walk across the bridge or just take a leisurely stroll along the riverfront. A coach will be waiting for those passengers who have chosen to go on the Monarto Safari Park Wildlife Tour. Your private guide will take you on a private tour of the Zoo where you will be able to see many of the Zoo’s inhabitants including Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, White Rhinocero and Asian Elephants. After the tour, you will return to Murray Bridge and re-board the Murray Princess. Depart Murray Bridge late morning, cruising upriver while you enjoy a delicious lunch on board. Tonight, we will moor at Salt Bush Flat.

After dinner, Dave will perform his much-acclaimed “OMG Neil Diamond Sounds Like Me” tribute show.

*Optional tour: Monarto Safari Park Wildlife Tour.

Pre-bookings are essential, with an additional cost. For details, see ‘Optional Onshore Tours & Activities’ in your Cruising Guide.

SUNDAY

After a delicious breakfast, join the First Officer at the gangway for a guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat. Depart Salt Bush Flat late morning and enjoy some local food and wine tasting in the Sturt Dining Room, where you will have a chance to learn more about the local region and sample some of the bounty found throughout the Murray and Riverland regions. After a leisurely lunch, continue cruising downriver with time to relax and enjoy the onboard facilities. Catch up with friends over a coffee or a drink and reminisce about last night’s entertainment whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery. Following lunch, we will moor at River View Lodge (near Piggy Flat / Coolcha) where the ‘Dragon-Fly’ flat-bottomed boat awaits you. Travel in small, personalised groups and explore the river, getting up close to the 20-million-year-old cliffs and viewing the amazing birdlife, including darters, herons, and egrets who are feeding along the river’s edge. This afternoon enjoy a fun game of bocce with Dave and you may also wish to participate in a lively music quiz with Paul. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a delicious dinner and more great musical entertainment from Dave & Paul.

MONDAY

We depart River View Lodge early in the morning while enjoying breakfast in the Sturt Dining Room before docking at the Mannum Wharf.

Post-Cruise Optional tour: Highlights of the Murray Tour.

Pre-bookings are essential, with an additional cost. For details, see ‘Optional Onshore Tours & Activities’ in your Cruising Guide.

This is a sample special event itinerary and is subject to change due to weather, water levels, and other operational requirements. Murray Princess reserves the right to amend itineraries and tours without notice.