Celebrate a unique Australian New Year's Eve on the mighty Murray River and make memories that will last forever on the Murray Princess New Year's Eve Cruise. The four-night cruise departs 31 December 2018 and fares start from only $1320 per person.

The special four-night New Year's Eve cruise will set the standard for a fantastic New Year. Bring in 2019 with an unforgettable New Year's Eve dinner, fabulous festivities and all-night dancing. After the celebrations, sit back and relax and enjoy the amazing four-night cruise itinerary.  

Explore the Murray River from Mannum to Blanchetown and visit Burk Salter Winery for a vineyard tour and cellar door tastings, learn about Aboriginal history at Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Conservation Park, experience a fun and very Australian Woolshed Sheep Shearing Show at Sunnydale, then fall in love with the animals at the Native Wildlife Shelter.

Visit the township of Swan Reach, experience the excitement of cruising through Lock 1 at Blanchetown and enjoy a spectacular Captain's dinner and dance and an Aussie-style barbecue dinner and bush dance on the river bank.

Optional activities on the Murray Princess, offered at an additional cost include a Barossa Wine and Heritage Tour, Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation), a Nocturnal Tour at Sunnydale and a Bush Tucker Breakfast.

On-board sit back in one of two air-conditioned paddlewheel lounges and watch the working paddle wheel through a spectacular two-story glass window while enjoying the amazing river views as the Murray Princess cruises past towering limestone cliffs and picturesque riverbanks.

Join the Captain for a general inspection of the wheelhouse, participate in a lively quiz, play some bocce on the riverbank or relax with some fishing off the side of the ship.

Food onboard the Murray Princess is a highlight of the cruise. 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.

For a truly unforgettable New Year's Eve holiday, extend to a seven-night cruise and visit historic Murray Bridge, enjoy a guided nature walk at Salt Bush Flat, get up close to the river birdlife and 20-million-year-old cliffs on board the 'Dragon-Fly' flat-bottomed boat and learn more about the Murray and Riverland regions while sampling local produce and wines with a structured tasting event held in the Sturt Dining Room.

The four-night New Year's Discovery Cruise departs Mannum on 31 December 2018 and is priced from $1320 per person, twin share.

The seven-night cruise, including the New Year's Eve cruise departs Mannum on 31 December 2018 and early booking saver fares start from $1980 per person, twin share.

Fares include accommodation, all meals, guided nature walks, eco-excursions, onboard presentations, onboard Wi-Fi, New Year's Eve dinner, festivities and dancing, live entertainment, use of the, sun deck, bar, two lounges, restaurant and mini gymnasium and complimentary scenic coach transfers from and to Adelaide or secure car parking in Mannum and post cruise coach transfer to Adelaide airport if required.

Private car transfers for up to four people are also available from and to Adelaide CBD to Mannum and return to Adelaide Airport for $143 per person each way, based on two people travelling.

 For further information visit www.murrayprincess.com.au

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 About SeaLink Travel Group

SeaLink Travel Group is one of Australia's most dynamic travel companies, bringing the nation's best tourism and transport experiences to the world. With more than 1,600 passionate staff across the country, we deliver fantastic service to more than eight million customers annually.  With a vessel fleet of 77 and a coach fleet in excess of 60 vehicles, our Adelaide-based company has undergone a remarkable period of growth, emerging as a significant player on the national tourism and transport scene.

At SeaLink we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories.  Our operations extend across New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia, including:

-Cruises, ferry and charter services on Sydney Harbour, Swan River in WA and on the Murray River in SA

-Passenger, vehicle and freight ferry services between Kangaroo Island and the South Australian mainland

-Resort accommodation, restaurants, touring and ferry services on Fraser Island, Queensland

-Day tours, extended touring and charter operations on Kangaroo Island and on the South Australia mainland

-Passenger ferry services in Townsville, Queensland, Darwin, Northern Territory and Perth, Western Australia

-Lunch and dinner cruises in Perth, Western Australia and on Sydney Harbour

-Ferry and barging services in south-east Queensland and Gladstone in Queensland

-Exclusive 4WD foreign language adventure-based tours

-Retail travel agencies in Adelaide and Townsville

-Tour wholesaling to the travel trade

-Adventure, accommodation and restaurant at Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island

SeaLink successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in October 2013 (ASX:SLK).