3 Night Murray River Discovery

Spend three mornings on a 3 night Murray River Discovery Cruise waking up to the sounds of the rhythmic swish of the paddlewheels on our popular three-night Murray River Discovery. Whether you’re captivated by history, yearning for relaxation, or keen to see the beauty of the river with your own eyes, this cruise has it all.

Onshore tours will have you disembarking the Emmylou at places of historical, geographical and cultural significance; historic Perricoota Station, Morrisons Winery and and Eco Discovery cruise aboard the Murray Explorer . We will dine under the lights of the Southern constellations with our signature riverside grand dining, complete with a river campfire and roasting of marshmallows.

3 Night Murray River Discovery Cruise
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Highlights

Lagoon Wetlands & Goulburn River Eco Cruise
Visit Morrisons Riverside Winery
Guided Perricoota Station garden tour
Riverside BBQ Dining under the stars & campfire
Ample time to absorb the gorgeous surrounding and watch and listen to the local Australian wildlife
All-day cruising with historical commentary

Inclusions

Luxury air-conditioned cabin with private ensuite
All onboard meals including morning and afternoon tea
Regionally-inspired meals prepared by onboard chef
One Onshore Tour
Complimentary selected wine & beer with dinner service
Espresso coffee, tea, soft drink & bottled water
Complimentary WIFI throughout the boat
Complimentary transfer to/from Echuca Train Station

Prices

Twin or Double Bed Cabins $1650pp
Queen Bed Cabins $1710pp
Emmylou Suite $2040pp

Melbourne Transfers

Melbourne Hotel Stay & Return Vehicle Transfers – $920 per couple / $820 Solo Traveller
Melbourne Return Only Vehicle Transfer – $670 per couple / $570 Solo Traveller
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Deposit & Car Parking

A deposit of $400pp is required to secure the booking, with full payment due 90 days from cruise date.
Undercover secure car parking available for cars at $25 per night. For larger vehicles please contact us directly.
Please meet our crew 1 hour prior to departure at our Car Parking Station located at 19-29 Cornelia Creek Road Echuca. Check-in will be completed by our crew with luggage and passengers transferred to PS Emmylou for departure.
Cruise departs at 2.30pm and returns at 9.30am

Guest Reviews

As a retired couple, we ventured off on a road trip. part of of int involved Echuca and The PS Emmy Lou. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night cruise. Sure, the cabins are "intimate" but that is part of the charm! The crew are excellent individually and as a team. Nothing is too much trouble and they are welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining. We would recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys something different.

I would highly recommend this cruise. Lovely staff, accommodation, service and food. The cruise was very realaxing and gave a wonderful sense of islolation. Look at our beautiful river, landscape and the stars at night.

This trip was everything it said it would be . The food was amazing the staff catered to every need and were very informative and knowledgeable. There is nothing you could fault and would certainly recommend it.

A relaxing, informative and very interesting cruise package on the lovely little paddle steamer, Emmylou.Complimented by the brilliant and engaging crew, great food, comfortable cabin plus excellent on-shore experiences. Would do it all again!

Post Cruise Guest Survey

Overall rating of your PS Emmylou cruise

99% of our guests rate us 4 or 5/5

Overall Food & Beverage experience

99% of our guest rated us 4 or 5/5

Would you recommend us to your family and friends

98% of guests rate us 8, 9 or 10/10

Would you cruise again with us

Yes 93%

Day 1

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As you depart Echuca and steam downstream, enjoy an afternoon Devonshire tea, take in the sights and sounds of the river and get to know your fellow cruisers. There’s ample time to chat with the skipper in the wheelhouse to learn about PS Emmylou, and her river history, or simply relax in your private cabin. When the sun begins to set, this marks the start of ‘Happy Hour’.

Enjoy a drink in the saloon before a chef-prepared welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds’ evening chorus and watch for kangaroos, wombats, and species of birds as the stars begin to appear.

Tonight, we moor at the famous Perricoota Station, the property first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV mini-series “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence.

Courtesy Greg Grainger – Travel OZ

Day 2

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This morning we head off on a half-day excursion first visiting Horseshoe Lagoon, which has great significance to the local Yorta Yorta people. Often described as supermarkets by elders, the lagoon provides a home to native animals.

Here you can wonder the elevated boardwalk, indulge in some wildlife spotting and learn about the importance of wetlands and floodplains along the Murray River. It is then time to board our Murray Explorer, cruising upriver to where the Goulburn River enters the mighty Murray. Along the way we will connect the environment and the rich river story from pre European to the early Colonial day of the Riverboats.

After enjoying lunch we then visit Morrisons Riverside Winery where you can enjoy complimentary tastings of their fabulous wines. Arriving back at Perricoota Station the skipper will invite you to walk along the historical buildings and immaculate gardens of Perricoota Station before Emmylou continues upriver towards Deep Creek Marina.

Tonight, after dinner it’s Movie Night with a special presentation of “Riverboats Remembered”, a fabulous historical presentation featuring archival footage of the paddle steamers and communities of the Murray River from the early 1900s through to the mid-1970s.

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PS Emmylou departs early today for a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Lane mooring. Breakfast can be served on the deck or in the saloon, with plenty of time to relax with a good book or just take in the river views.

Tonight, we enjoy our signature Australian BBQ, lit up by candles on the tables and stars in the sky. After dinner, enjoy casual conversation around the campfire before retiring for the evening.

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This morning before breakfast early risers can enjoy a riverside stroll before PS Emmylou then departs for the Port of Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell.

3 Night Murray River Discovery