CAPTIAN COOK CRUISES - Australia

MURRAY PRINCESS

  • MAX PASSENGERS: 120
  • CABINS: 60
  • REGISTRY: Mannum, Australia
  • TONNAGE: 1,500 tons
  • LENGTH: 221ft/67metres
  • SPEED: 6 knots

The PS Murray Princess is a true inland paddlewheeler built for the Murray River. Catering to just 120 passengers, she brings the unique advantages of gorgeous small ship cruising to the remarkable setting of Australia's outback.

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  • Itinerary:departing from Mannum, a historic town just east of Adelaide.

  • Cabins: Passenger cabins are all ensuite with air-conditioning and located on Chaffey, Randell and Cadell Decks. The Murray Princess has four cabins specially designed for wheelchairs. Two cabins feature twin beds and two feature a double bed and a single bed.
Cadell Deck cabins are most suitable for passengers with limited mobility
All cabins open outward, so care must be taken walking around the decks.

Staterooms (6) on Randell and Cadell Decks open onto the outside deck and include fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Four staterooms have a double and a single bed (twin/double/triple) and two have a double bed only.

Outside Cabins (45) on Randell and Cadell Decks open onto the outside deck and have picture windows (twin/double/triple).

Inside Cabins (9) on Chaffey Deck open onto an inside passageway and have portholes facing the outside (twin/double).

  • Facilities:Spa, sauna & gym, Sun deck, Bar and two lounges, Single-sitting dining saloon, Gift shop, Library, video and DVD, Lift (Randell, Cadell&Sturt Decks only), Guest laundry, Speed boat, 24-hour tea and coffee facilities. The following public rooms are situated on decks without lift access; Sauna, Spa, Laundry and Souvenir Shop: All are located on Chaffey Deck and are only accessible by stairwells.
    Sun Deck: Located on the upper deck and is only accessible by a steep shallow set of stairs.

  • Dining: One sitting, casual dress

Activities: The PS Murray Princess has a tender boat for speedboat rides. Passengers are required to 'climb' directly into the tender from the Murray Princess. The deck crew is always on hand to assist and to help passengers with life jackets. During the course of the cruise Murray Princess stops at a number of riverside locations where passengers can go ashore via the gangway. The steepness of the gangway will vary depending on the location (varying from steep riverbanks to flat historic wharves). The crew is always on hand to assist passengers ashore. The terrain will also vary depending on river conditions. Rough ground, inclines and sand may provide obstacles to those with limited mobility. Wheelchairaccess for shore side tours may not be possible.

  • Fares: Per person, private charters offered.

From AUD$

3-Night Discovery Cruise    899
4-Night Outback Heritage Cruise   1229
7-Night Murraylands& Wildlife Cruise   1849
5, 6 or 9-Night Murray River, Kangaroo Island & Adelaide Package   1787
9-Night Murray River, Kangaroo Island 4WD & Barossa Valley Package   3221
5, 6 or 9-Night Murray River & Kangaroo Island Self Drive Package   1432


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