6 Night All the Rivers Run

Step aboard the PS Emmylou for a 6 night all the rivers run cruise where nature, yesteryear, relaxation and Australian TV history seamlessly blend together into an unforgettable experience.

This cruise, that pays homage to its namesake novel, starring Emmylou as PS Providence, will see you spending your days listening to Kookaburras’ song and watching flocks of galahs fly overhead. Evenings pass watching the sunset through towering Red Gums before the moon rises over the Mighty Murray. You can also partake in movie nights where the 1984 movie adaptation is played, allowing our guests to reminisce about way back when.

Onshore tours will take you to popular and lesser-known places of historical, geographical and cultural significance, where you will learn about the rich history of this beautiful river area.

6 Night All the Rivers Run Cruise
2022 Sold Out
From 1st April 2023, Six becomes Seven

We are delighted to let you know that from 1st April 2023 our popular All the Rivers Run six night cruise will become 7 Nights. Our guests have told us they would like to spend more time on the river cruising so we are delighted to improve and extend our already popular cruise to 7 nights. The cruise will now operate most weeks throughout the year departing on a Monday.

Full details of the new Itinerary are out soon however if you cannot wait you can book now HERE.

Highlights

Visit Perricoota Station, where All the Rivers Run was filmed
Visit Flying Boat Museum & Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement
Lagoon Wetlands & Goulburn River Eco Cruise
Tour of Restdown & St Anne’s Winery and tastings
Enjoy an Echuca city tour, visiting historical sites
Riverside Grand BBQ Dining under the stars & campfire
Relive the All The Rivers Run story with after-dinner movies
Ample time to absorb the gorgeous surroundings 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 & afternoon tea
Four Onshore tours
Regionally-inspired meals prepared by onboard chef
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

Inclusions

Twin or Double Bed Cabins $3420pp
Queen Bed Cabins $3540pp
Emmylou Suite $4200pp

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
See full details and further options HERE

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 return at 9.30am

Guest Reviews

We chose to cruise with Murray River Paddlesteamers after our planned ocean cruise was cancelled due to Covid-19. It was and should have been our first option because the Crew aboard PS Emmylou were marvelous. The level of customer service and interaction with passengers was exemplary. With only 16 passengers the staff addressed each person by name and any request was dealt with immediately. The quality of the meals was well above expectations particularly coming out of a small galley. In fact the whole journey exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly recommend this journey, forget about ocean cruising and go Australian river cruising instead.

The six day cruise called " All the rivers run", was a good cruise for us as my wife had diminished sight. All the meals were provided and morning afternoon teas which was a great help. Good company. Julie and Greg were very helpful with my wife and the meals were large and a good variety.

After everything we have had to endure these past 2 years, and after a couple of cancellations, we finally made our cruise on The Emmylou, and what an experience it was steaming along for around 180 km round all the bends in the river at 7 kph over 5 days. The crew went overboard, not literally though, to make our trip one to remember and none of the passengers wanted the trip to end.

We have wanted to do a cruise on the Emmy Lou for a while now... I was pretty sure it would be a good experience but was blown away by the whole trip. From the time we left our cars in secure undercover parking till we returned, we were so well looked after by the crew. Every aspect of our three night cruise was wonderful. Customer service was totally professional and friendly. The staff were experienced and never too busy to answer questions or have a chat. There was just the right balance between cruising time and on shore activities. The food was excellent.......

Our recent 7 night cruise on Emmylou is very memorable for many reasons. The Murray river is 4 metres higher than normal so we had the chance to go from Echuca to Koondrook and return through Lock 26 at Torrumbarry. What a thrill! The scenery along the river is very interesting and changes as you cruise down stream. Overnight stops along the river bank with poetry, camp fires, good company, food and wine made our trip very enjoyable. The service from the crew was terrific as we were always treated well and nothing was too much.

Guest Post Cruise 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 to 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 is served. Listen to the river birds’ evening chorus and watch for kangaroos and wombats and many other 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 downstream towards Torrumbarry Weir.

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This morning we depart on our day tour, visiting Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum and exploring the famous Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement where lunch is also served. Upon your return to the Emmylou, you can take a guided walk across the weir, visiting the Interpretive Centre and learning about the Murray Darling Basin and the weir and lock system which dates back to 1923.

After dinner, enjoy our 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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This morning PS Emmylou departs cruising back towards Perricoota Station before a visit to Restdown Winery, producers of fine organic wines and Hereford beef. Join the property’s owners for a guided tour along a 1.4km wetlands walking trail highlighting items of great Aboriginal significance, before a gourmet lunch of local produce and wine tastings.

This afternoon we continue our journey upstream, enjoying dinner as we cruise towards our overnight mooring at Deep Creek Marina.

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This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day of cruising towards Layfield Lane, arriving late afternoon. Today you can learn how the 1906 steam engine works with an informative chat from our Engineer.

Tonight, join your fellow passengers at the riverside grand dining table for our signature Australian BBQ, starlit by the Southern Cross and candles.

After dinner enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening.

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Enjoy breakfast on the deck and relax for the morning as we cruise towards the Port of Echuca.

This afternoon you’ll enjoy a fully narrated tour of Echuca and its historic port, once Australia’s largest inland port. You will also visit historical sites and learn about the rich history of this beautiful riverside town.

We cruise upstream from Echuca this afternoon and evening, exploring the upper river and dining as the sun sets before tying up for the evening at Morrisons Winery. Tonight, enjoy a final special presentation of All the Rivers Run.

Day 7

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

6 Night All the Rivers Run