Cruises

Slow days on the water.
Unpack once and let the scenery drift past.

River days on the Murray, and coastal or ocean cruising if that appeals, planned so the cruise sits naturally after a visit to family.

Plan a cruise holiday with Nancy

The Murray River

PS Australian Star cruises the Murray from Torrumbarry, near Echuca, with the comfort of a five-star stay and the river drifting past your window.

It pairs naturally with a visit to Melbourne: travel to Echuca to join the cruise, and afterwards continue your holiday to Adelaide before flying home.

On board, guests gather in the Hopwood Lounge and Bar, dine in the Randell Dining Room and stay in suites with views over the water. With just 38 guests, it is relaxed and personal.

Explore PS Australian Star

The PS Australian Star paddle steamer at the Echuca wharf — Murray River Paddlesteamers

The Murray River winding through red gum forest at sunset — Murray Regional Tourism

Artist’s impression of the Hopwood Lounge and Bar aboard the PS Australian Star — Murray River Paddlesteamers

Artist’s impression of a King Suite aboard the PS Australian Star, with river views — Murray River Paddlesteamers

Artist’s impression of the Randell Dining Room aboard the PS Australian Star — Murray River Paddlesteamers

Guests around a riverside campfire with live music on the Murray — Murray River Paddlesteamers

Kangaroos in golden grass at dusk on the Murray — Murray River Paddlesteamers

Three kookaburras perched on a red gum branch — Murray Regional Tourism

Guests arriving at a grand historic homestead on the Murray — Murray River Paddlesteamers

Aerial view of the Murray River’s lagoons and red gum forest — Murray River Paddlesteamers

The 4 Night Explorer Cruise

The 4 Night Explorer Cruise departs from Torrumbarry Weir and follows the winding river to Echuca and Moama. Along the way are Perricoota Station, Deep Creek Marina, Murray Gums Estate and St Anne’s Winery, a signature barbecue, and a town tour in Echuca to finish.

The boat moors overnight at quiet spots on the river, including Norris Bend, Perricoota Station and Layfield Lane.

Map of the PS Australian Star 4 Night Explorer Cruise on the Murray River, from Torrumbarry Weir to Echuca, showing attractions and moorings along the way — The 4 Night Explorer Cruise route. Map: Murray River Paddlesteamers

Coastal and ocean cruising

If a cruise along the coast or further afield appeals, tell Nancy where you are visiting and when. She will look at what sails on your dates and how it fits with the rest of your holiday.

Good to know

Nancy arranges the transfers to and from the boat, any stays either side, and the flights home, so the cruise is one part of a holiday that joins up end to end.

Fancy a few unhurried days on the water?