Discover the stunning Murray River and secrets of Adelaide with Australian Holiday Centre's new cruise and tour deal. Book any three, four or seven night Murray River cruise on-board the Murray Princess and receive a free Adelaide City Highlights Tour, with prices starting from only AU$799 per person.
Three, four and seven night historic Murray Princess cruises start with the ship itself. Finished with polished wood and gold trimmings and featuring a winding staircase and two-story full-length windows to view the turning paddle wheel, the Murray Princess replicate's the paddle wheelers that first cruised the Murray in the 1800's. Accommodating only 120 passengers, the Murray Princess is filled with character and charm.
Cruises all feature exciting day trips to historic ports and unique on-shore excursions. Follow the food and wine trial for tastings onboard or at several vineyards and cellar doors along the river.
Get up close to the river's 20-million-year-old cliffs and amazing birdlife on the 'Dragon-Fly' Flat Bottomed Boat vessel and led by on-shore guides enjoy nature walks, eco-tours and learn about the thriving ecology of the river.
Join the Captain for a general inspection of the wheelhouse, participate in lively quizzes, play some bocce on the riverbank or relax with some fishing off the ship.
On-board sit back on the open top sundeck or in one of two air-conditioned paddlewheel lounges and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Australia's longest river, as the Murray Princess cruises past towering limestone cliffs and along riverbanks lined with mallee scrub and red gum forests.
Food is a highlight of the cruise with guests enjoying hearty hot buffet breakfasts, two-course or buffet lunches and three-course or buffet dinners.
You can't visit South Australia without experiencing Adelaide itself and better yet for free, on an Adelaide Sightseeing tour.
The Adelaide City Highlights tour takes in Adelaide's main attractions including the cultural boulevard of North Terrace, its university, library, art gallery and museum; St Peter's Cathedral; historic North Adelaide; the Adelaide Oval and Haigh's Chocolates for a factory tour and tastings.
All Adelaide Sightseeing tours feature expert commentary by a local driver and guide and include pick-up/drop-off from selected Adelaide hotels and Adelaide Central Bus Station.
This fantastic deal is valid until 31 March, 217 and valid for travel until 31t March 2018.
The three nights Murray Princess Discovery Cruise travels between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge and departs every Friday at 4.30pm with Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares starting from AU$799.00 per person, twin share.
The four nights Outback Heritage Cruise travels between Mannum and Blanchetown and departs every Monday at 4.30pm with EBS prices starting from AU$1099.00 per person, twin share.
The seven nights Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise travels between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge and departs every Friday and Monday at 4.30pm with EBS prices starting from AU$1639.00 per person, twin share including a complimentary Barossa Valley tour.
Prices include an Adelaide City Highlights tour, accommodation, all meals, guided nature walks, eco-excursions, onboard presentations, onboard WiFi, the Captain's Dinner and Cocktail Party, live entertainment, use of ship's facilities including a sauna, spa, sun deck, bar, two lounges, restaurant and mini gymnasium, complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or return to Adelaide Airport and secure car parking in Mannum. Private car transfers are also available return from Adelaide CBD and return to Adelaide Airport.
To find out more about the Murray Princess, join Australian Holiday Centre and Captain Cook Cruises for a lunch presentation on March 15, 2017 from 12/noon on-board the Sydney 2000. Tickets are only $30 per person, normally $79.
For further information or cruise and lunch bookings call Australian Holiday Centre on T: 1300 799 342, visit www.australianholidaycentre.com.au or visit them at Shop 3, Skyview Plaza, 551 George St, Sydney.