Captain Cook Cruises is excited to announce a new cruise on the Murray River – the seven-night Upper Murraylands Cruise onboard Paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess. The cruise will depart once a month from Friday, 21 April, 2017.

The seven-night Upper Murraylands Cruise will explore the northern area of the Murray River from Mannum to Morgan, before returning to Mannum. The diverse itinerary ensures this cruise offers something for everyone.

“We are very excited to launch this incredible seven-night cruise that will operate monthly on the Murray River. The cruise has a fantastic itinerary that explores Australia's outback history and we are certain this cruise will be as popular as our regular 3, 4 and 7 night itineraries.

To be able to offer something new to our guests, many who are cruising with us for the third of fourth time is really exciting and we can't wait for everyone to experience it.” Explains Donna Gauci, General Manager, SeaLink South Australia.

The Upper Murraylands cruise will visit historic towns including picturesque Waikerie, Morgan and Swan Reach, where guests will be taken on fascinating guided walks and visits to historic museums. At Blanchetown guests will be enthralled with the experience of going through Lock No. 1 (one of thirteen along the river). 

Wine lovers can indulge with lunch and wine tastings at Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre and a vineyard tour and cellar door tastings at Burk Salter Boutique Winery. Guests can also visit the cellar door at Caudo Winery and tour its beautiful gardens and orchards. 

Learn about Aboriginal history at the amazing Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve - one of Australia's most significant archaeological sites and enjoy a guided boardwalk tour of ancient rock carvings.

Guests will fall in love with the animals during a visit to a Native Wildlife Shelter and experience a fun and very Australian Woolshed Shearing Show.

Wildlife lovers can spot an abundance of nocturnal wildlife on the riverbanks including kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises and many other species.

Birdwatchers can get up close to the river birds including pelicans, wrens and swans on-board the 'Dragon-Fly' flat bottomed boat scenic boat rides.

Onboard guests can sit back in one of two air-conditioned paddlewheel lounges and enjoy the amazing views as the Murray Princess cruises past towering limestone cliffs, through picturesque gorges and along riverbanks lined with mallee scrub and red gum forests. They can even watch the working paddle wheel through a spectacular two-story glass window in the Paddlewheel Lounge.

Food onboard the Murray Princess is a highlight of the cruise. Guests will enjoy a hearty hot buffet breakfast each morning, a two-course or buffet lunch each day and a three-course or buffet dinner each evening. There is a spectacular Captain's dinner and dance to enjoy and even an Aussie-style barbecue dinner and bush dance on the river bank.

The seven nights Upper Murraylands 2017 cruise departures include 21st April, 12th May, 9th, June, 14th July, 11th August, 15th September, 13th October and 10th November. Cruise departures in 2018 include 12th January, 16th February and 16th March.

The inaugural seven nights Upper Murraylands Cruise departs Friday, 21 April, 2017 and Early Booking Saver Fares start from $1902 per person twin share.

All fares include accommodation, all meals, guided nature walks, eco-excursions, onboard presentations, the Captain's Dinner and Dance, live entertainment, use of the sauna, spa, sun deck, bar, two lounges, restaurant and mini gymnasium and complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or secure car-parking in Mannum.

For further information visit www.murrayprincess.com.au

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For Further information and bookings please contact:

T: 1300 729 938 from within Australia or +61 9 8202 8697 from Overseas

Email: murrayprincess@sealink.com.au

Visit: www.murrayprincess.com.au

About SeaLink Travel Group

SeaLink Travel Group purchased Captain Cook Cruises Australia, including its Murray River and Sydney Harbour operations in 2012. SeaLink also has operations in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory.

 SeaLink South Australia operates businesses largely to and on Kangaroo Island as well as on mainland South Australia including ferry and coach transfer services, on-island shuttle bus services, on-island coach tours, small group adventure tours, luxury 4WD tours, self-drive and packaged holidays with accommodation and accommodated river cruising.

SeaLink Ferries

SeaLink operate two ferries from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, offering up to 12 services per day at peak times. The Sealion 2000 can carry 353 passengers and 55 cars and the Spirit of Kangaroo Island can carry 244 passengers and 53 cars and both feature air-conditioned lounges, aircraft and café style seating, free Wi-Fi and a licensed café. 

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SeaLink Tours

SeaLink Kangaroo Island Tours utilise SeaLink's fleet of modern, air-conditioned vehicles and drivers are all Kangaroo Island locals, so their knowledge of the island, its wildlife, history and landmarks, food and wine and special places is second to none.  Choose from the 1 Day Kangaroo Island Experience or the 2 Day Best of Kangaroo Island Tour which allows you to see more of this very large island.

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Kangaroo Island Odysseys

Experience the ultimate Australian 4X4 tour on Kangaroo Island.  Travel with a small group in a luxury vehicle with a local guide who speaks your language.  Tours are offered in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin.

Kangaroo Island Odysseys is a leading Australian Tour Operator offering a range of luxury, personalised eco, nature and wildlife tours with guides who are all experienced professionals and are passionate about Australia's native flora and fauna and knowledgeable about Kangaroo Island's wildlife and ecosystem. Choose from the 1 day Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery or the Highlights of Kangaroo Island (2 days/1 night).

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Adelaide Sightseeing

Adelaide Sightseeing is Adelaide's largest and longest serving day tour operator, having operated for over 30 years and offers half, full day and longer stay tours to all corners of Adelaide and South Australia. 

Adelaide Sightseeing offers a range of tours to the top tourist regions of Adelaide, Barossa, Hahndorf, McLaren Vale, Kangaroo Island and the Murray River.  Tours are operated in small, medium and large size, modern, air-conditioned luxury coaches with expert local and experienced driver/guides.

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