Special savings of 15 per cent and a cut in the solo surcharge have been announced by Murray River Paddlesteamers for selected three, four and seven-night sailings in 2024 on the much-loved paddlewheeler, PS Emmylou, during her last full year of overnight sailings on the iconic Murray River from Echuca.
Cabins aboard PS Emmylou for 2024 are already 60 per cent sold out as Australians eagerly ensure they sail aboard the 16-guest, TV famous riverboat before she is succeeded mid next year by the bigger, luxurious, 38-guest paddlesteamer, PS Australian Star, which is currently under construction for Murray River Paddlesteamers.
The world’s only wood-fired paddlesteamer carrying overnight passengers and carrying just 16 guests, the famous PS Emmylou starred in the hit 1980s TV mini-series, ‘All the Rivers Run’, starring Sigrid Thornton, and is still one of the most recognisable and iconic paddlesteamers in Australia. Powered by a restored 1906 steam engine and totally refurbished with deluxe cabins and ensuites, the charm-filled riverboat offers authentic, all-inclusive journeys along the mighty Murray with stops to visit wineries, historic farm stations, indigenous sites, wildlife along tributaries and country towns.
PS Emmylou offers a series of three, four and seven-night cruises on the Murray River from Echuca on the Victorian/NSW border. Each luxury cabin has a private ensuite, air-conditioning, WIFI and opens directly onto the paddlesteamer’s timber deck. Guests enjoy gourmet meals on deck or in the charming saloon, riverside picnics and a memorable campfire dinner on the riverbank under the stars. Each evening, PS Emmylou ties up at tranquil and remote moorings, allowing guests to experience the serenity and wildlife of the bush at night.
Savings of 15 per cent have been released for all overnight cruises this June, July and August. Including the discount, twin-share fares this winter are available from $1530 per person for a three-night sailing, $2040 per person for a four-night cruise and $3570 for a seven-night journey. Book by March 31, 2024 and use the code ‘peakplus5’ when booking.
A cutting of the solo traveller surcharge from 60 to 40 per cent means solo fares on the winter sailings this year are now available from $2520 for a three-night cruise, $3360 for a four-night sailing and $5880 for a seven-night journey. Book by March 31, 2024.
Cruise fares include return V/Line train trips between Melbourne and Echuca or carparking in Echuca, all onboard meals, daily shore excursions, selected beers and wines with dinner and soft drink, bottled water and tea/coffee throughout the cruise and coach transfers during the cruise.
Call Murray River Paddlesteamers on 03 5482 5244 or visit www.murrayriverpaddlesteamers.
** A 10 per cent commission is paid to travel agents. Fares and offers are subject to availability and conditions apply.
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