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PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises - ECHUCA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA - Murray River Paddlesteamers
P S EM M YLO U
Authentic Australian River Cruises

  ECHUCA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
           SEASON 2020/21
PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises - ECHUCA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA - Murray River Paddlesteamers
Luxury Boutique
 Australian River Cruising
Optional Melbourne Hotel Stay Begins Your Journey
      Optional Melbourne Return Transfers
          Multi-Course Dining Prepared
              By Our Onboard Chefs
          Riverside Dining & Campfires
         Premium Onshore Guided Tours
       Authentic Woodfired Paddlesteamer
          Daily Historical Commentary
          Complimentary Wifi Internet
            Maximum 16 Guests Only
PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises - ECHUCA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA - Murray River Paddlesteamers
Contents
PS EMMYLOU STORY                                                       2
CABINS                                                                 3
1 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
EXPERIENCE CRUISE                                                      4
2 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE                                                      5
3 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
DISCOVER CRUISE                                                        6
4 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
EXPLORER CRUISE                                                        7
2 NIGHT TALO RETREAT &                                                 8
CRUISE PACKAGE
4 NIGHT TALO RETREAT &                                                 9
CRUISE PACKAGE
3 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY
RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE                                              10
4 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY
RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE                                               11
MELBOURNE HOTEL PARTNERS                                              12
2020-2021 CRUISE DEPARTURES                                           12
TERMS & CONDITIONS                                                    13

                                                                                                                                                                SYDNEY

                                                                                                                                              Murray
                                                                                                                                               River

                                                                                                                                       ECHUCA
                                                                                                                                      BENDIGO

                                                                                                                                  MELBOURNE

                   Turn Point
                 4 Night Cruise
                 Torrumbarry
                     Weir
                                                            RD

                           Norris
                                                         PERRICOOTA
   RY WEIR RD

                            Bend                                      Restdown                                                                                           Kingfisher
                                                                       Winery                                                                                             Cruises
TORRUMBAR

                                            Perricoota
                             HEADWORKS RD

                                             Station
                                                                                                                                                   BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                               BARMAH
                                                                      Deep Creek
                                                                       Marina                                               WY
                                                                                                                          BH
                                                                                             THYRA RD

                                                                                                                      CO
                TORRUMBARRY
                                                         B400                                           ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                                                         Winery
                                                                M
                                                                 UR                                        Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                      RA
                                                                        Y                                      Layfield Ln
                                                                            VAE
                                                                                   Y HW
                                                                                        Y                                 Horseshoe
                                                                                                                           Lagoon         Turn Point

                                                                                                        DEPART
                                                                                            ECHUCA B75                         B400

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PS EMMYLOU STORY
    The side wheel paddlesteamers are distinctly Australian having         During 2018 PS Emmylou underwent a specially designed luxury
    first plied the Murray river in 1853, they established a thriving      upgrade and fit out. The new contemporary cabins and ensuites
    industry which survived until rail and roads began to service the      include fine linens topped with silky duvets, with the boats’
    region near the turn of the century. By 1873 there were 240 boats      premier cabin, the Emmylou Suite located on the front Upper
    trading along the Murray River. The inland prospered as trade and      Deck, with French Doors opening to a deck and 180 degree views
    commence developed, and previously out of the way settlements          of the river.
    were kept in touch with the cities.                                    Guests can enjoy small boat boutique cruising at it's finest with
    With the introduction of the railway, the paddlesteamers and           just 16 guests comfortably accommodated in 8 deluxe cabins as
    their industrious crews progressively lost work until the riverboat    PS Emmylou visits places of geographic, historic and Aboriginal
    industry was but a shadow of it’s illustrious past.                    cultural significance. Guests will also enjoy onshore tours visiting
    The Murray River which includes the Darling and Murrumbidgee           outstanding local wineries, dropping into local producers and
    rivers is one of the longest river systems in the world. Although      accessing ancient world heritage Murray river tributaries aboard
    weirs have cut down the navigability of the river, the Murray          MV Kingfisher with an environmental specialist.
    alone still claims 2508 kilometres of meandering waters.               Onboard dining, prepared by the Emmylou’s Chef, features local
    PS Emmylou, the world’s only wood-fired cruising paddlesteamer         produce and wine from across the Heathcote and Perricoota wine
    reminds us of the romantic days of the paddlesteamers and is           regions. Riverside campfires are offered in the evenings, with
    now an Australian Icon of the River. Built locally during 1980-82 in   stunning night skies to complete this unique experience.
    the style of the 19th century paddlesteamers, she is perfectly at      We are proud to continue the tradition of overnight cruising on
    home at the Port of Echuca, residing with the last few remaining       Australia’s greatest waterway with our trademark level of country
    paddlesteamers of the past. She is 30 metres long and 10 metres        hospitality aboard an authentic paddlesteamer. We hope you can
    wide, steel hulled and timber decked.                                  join us to connect you with Australia’s inland history, geography,
                                                                           culture and cuisine.

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MAIN DECK

CABINS
                                                                                    Stairs
                                                                                             Paddle
                                                                                             Wheel      Bathroom
                                                                                                                                Queen
                                                                                                                                Cabin
                                                                                   Kitchen
                                                                                                                                           Life
                                                                                    /Bar
                                                                                                                                         Jackets
                                                            Outdoor       Dining
                                                                          Room

DELUXE CABINS
                                                             Dining

                                                                                                      Steam Engine

WITH PRIVATE                                                                        Stairs
                                                                                             Paddle
                                                                                             Wheel
                                                                                                          Staff

ENSUITES                                                                                                             Boarding
                                                                                                                                         UPPER DECK
Welcome to your home aboard
Paddlesteamer Emmylou. We invite you                            Twin               Double         Queen
to relax in a warm inviting atmosphere                          Cabin               Cabin         Cabin

of mid 1800’s riverboat charm without
sacrificing modern conveniences.
Emmylou features contemporary deluxe                                                                                                    Emmylou Queen
cabins with fine linens and plush new                                                                                                      Suite
                                                                Twin               Double         Queen
bedding which will ensure you are well                          Cabin               Cabin         Cabin
rested to fully enjoy your time aboard
with us. Complimentary Wifi is available
throughout the boat.

MAIN DECK CABIN                               UPPER DECK CABINS                                  EMMYLOU SUITE
This private Queen Cabin boasts a plush       Guests enjoying Upper Deck Cabins can              The boats premier accommodation and most
queen bed and private ensuite. The cabin is   choose from Queen, Double & Twin Single            spacious. This elegant suite provides a warm
conveniently situated on the Main Deck with   Cabins all with private ensuites, with             ambiance located on the Upper Deck at the
close proximity to the dining Saloon.         doors opening to the outside affording             front of the boat with French Door opening
                                              neighbouring guests the unique opportunity         to the deck. Featuring a seating area, ensuite
                                              to enjoy a social atmosphere, swapping             and plush queen bedding guests can relax
                                              stories and forming lasting friendships with       with a drink and watch the river banks of the
                                              fellow travellers.                                 Upper Murray drift by.

             Twin                             Double                               Queen                                        Emmylou Queen
             Cabin                             Cabin                               Cabin                                           Suite

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    OPTIONAL EXTRAS
    Melbourne Hotel          $870 Per Couple
                                                      1 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
    Pre Stay & Return
    Transfers
                             $770 Solo Traveller
                                                      EXPERIENCE CRUISE
    Melbourne Return         $620 Per Couple          Optional Ex Melbourne
    Transfers                $520 Solo Traveller
                                                      Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock,                                                               journey back downstream under the Echuca/
    Bendigo Return           $420 Per Couple          Echuca on Saturday at 6.30pm and returns to                                                                  Moama Bridge where we pass the imposing
    Transfers                $320 Solo Traveller      Echuca on Sunday morning at 9.30am.                                                                          Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening and other
                                                                                                                                                                   Paddlesteamers moored after their day on the
    Self Drive Car Parking   $20 Per Night            FRIDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay                                                                      river.
    SATURDAY DEPARTURES                               Today you have time to explore the wonderful                                                                 Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just sit
                                                      city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre                                                              and let the river glide by before Emmylou pulls
                                                      Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. Take a                                                                into her overnight mooring for the evening at
                                                      free City tram ride, explore Flinders St Station,                                                            Layfield Lane. Here we set up a campfire under
                                                      grab a coffee from one of the many laneway                                                                   the stars where you can enjoy a good yarn with
                                                      cafés’, visit Eureka Sky Deck, National Galley of                                                            your fellow passengers. Relax with a beverage
                                                      Victoria and lunch in Chinatown.                                                                             from the bar or roast marshmallows before
                                                                                                                                                                   retiring for the evening at your leisure.
                                                      SATURDAY – Optional Transfers
                                                      Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel
                                                                                                                                                                   SUNDAY
                                                      to Echuca via Nagambie. Time to explore the                                                                  Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax
                                                      many shops, pubs, cafés and historical Port of                                                               over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca
                                                      Echuca before your cruise departs at 6.30pm                                                                  where we reluctantly say farewell arriving back
                                                                                                                                                                   at port at 9.30am. If you have chosen return
                                                      After departing from the Port of Echuca you                                                                  transfers to Melbourne our coach takes you via
                                                      have time for a relaxing drink from the bar or a                                                             the beautiful gold rush City of Bendigo. Here we
                                                      visit to the wheelhouse to see the Skipper as                                                                pause for a coffee run at the trendy Chancery
                                                      the sun starts to set over the river. Listen to the                                                          Lane, famous for their art, food and great coffee.
                                                      river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos,                                                             The journey then continues to Melbourne for
                                                      egrets and many other species of birds as the                                                                Melbourne Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at
                                                      stars begin to appear while you enjoy your                                                                   2.30pm.
                                                      chef prepared dinner. PS Emmylou powerful
                                                      floodlights then light the banks of the river as
                                                      nocturnal wildlife begin to appear. After cruising
                                                      upstream PS Emmylou turns to continue the

                                                                          Turn Point
                                                                        4 Night Cruise
                                                                        Torrumbarry
                                                                            Weir
                                                         RRY WEIR RD

    PRICES CRUISE ONLY
                                                                                                            A RD
                                                                                                   PERRICOOT

                                                                                                                   Restdown
    CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN            SOLO                                                                    Winery
                                                       TORRUMBA

                                                                                    HEADWORKS RD

                          SHARE         TRAVELER                                                                                                                                                       BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   BARMAH
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kingfisher
    Main Queen               $430              $645                                                                                                                                   WY           Cruises
                                                                                                                                                                                   BH
                                                                                                                                                      THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                               CO
                                                                       TORRUMBARRY
    Upper Twin               $400              $600                                                  B400                                                        ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                         1 NIGHT UPPER                                                                            Winery
    Upper Double             $420              $630                      MURRAY                              M
                                                                                                              UR
                                                                                                                   RA
                                                                                                                                                                    Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                         EXPERIENCE CRUISE                           Y
                                                                                                                         VAE
                                                                                                                                         Turn Point                     Layfield Ln
                                                                                                                                Y HW
    Upper Queen              $430              $645                      - Layfield Ln (Night 1)                                     Y                                             Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                                    Lagoon
                                                                         ATTRACTIONS
    Queen Suite              $500              $750                      MOORINGS                                                                                DEPART
                                                                                                                                                                              Turn Point
                                                                                                                                                 ECHUCA B75                                B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                              CRUISE 40 KMS

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Melbourne Hotel           $870 Per Couple
                                                   2 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
Pre Stay & Return
Transfers
                          $770 Solo Traveller
                                                   HIGHLIGHTS CRUISE
Melbourne Return          $620 Per Couple          - Optional Ex Melbourne
Transfers                 $520 Solo Traveller      Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock,                                                           Cruise, where you can get up close to Australian
Bendigo Return            $420 Per Couple          Echuca on Thursday at 2.30pm and returns to                                                              nature and wildlife gliding through the World-
Transfers                                          Echuca on Saturday morning at 9.30am.                                                                    Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV
                          $320 Solo Traveller                                                                                                               Kingfisher.
Self Drive Car Parking    $20 Per Night
                                                   WEDNESDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay                                                               We then enjoy a traditional Australian picnic
                                                   Today you have time to explore the wonderful                                                             lunch riverside before we continue to Pacdon
THURSDAY DEPARTURES                                city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre                                                          Park, makers of fine UK small goods where you
                                                   Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf.                                                                   can sample their fine assortment of produce.
                                                                                                                                                            We then visit the region’s largest winery, St
                                                   THURSDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                            Anne’s where you will enjoy a short winery tour
                                                   Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel                                                          provided by the owners and then taste their
                                                   to Echuca arriving at the historical Port of Echuca                                                      fabulous table and fortified wines. You will also
                                                   to board your cruise departing at 2.30pm.                                                                have the opportunity to sample their delicious
                                                   Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome                                                              Echuca Cheeses and Chocolates all made from
                                                   afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy                                                            local produce.
                                                   the sights and sounds of the river. Take the                                                             It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. Time to
                                                   opportunity to chat Skipper in the wheelhouse                                                            relax in the afternoon sun as Emmylou continues
                                                   about the rich history of the river and PS                                                               cruising up river past the imposing Echuca
                                                   Emmylou. As the sun starts to set over the river,                                                        Wharf before turning bound for our overnight
                                                   time for an evening cocktail before your chef                                                            mooring at Horseshoe Lagoon. Tonight, after
                                                   prepared welcome dinner. Watch for kangaroos,                                                            you have enjoyed your dinner, it’s Movie Night,
                                                   wombats, egrets and many other species of birds                                                          with a special presentation of “Riverboats
                                                   as the stars begin to appear. Tonight, we moor at                                                        Remembered” a fabulous historical presentation
                                                   Layfield Lane where your welcome to join your                                                            about the riverboats of the mid 1850’s along the
                                                   fellow passenger around the roaring campfire to                                                          Murray River
                                                   watch the stars appear in the stunning night sky
                                                   before retiring for the evening.                                                                         SATURDAY
                                                                                                                                                            Time for an early morning walk on the boardwalk
                                                   FRIDAY                                                                                                   or relax over breakfast as we cruise back to
                                                   Wake to an early morning walk along the                                                                  Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell
                                                   riverbank, home to native birds, plants and                                                              arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen return
                                                   wildlife before enjoying breakfast. We then                                                              transfers to Melbourne your coach will be ready
                                                   depart on a half day excursion travelling to                                                             for your return journey to Melbourne Airport or
                                                   the small town of Barmah for a guided Eco
                                                                       Turn Point
                                                                     4 Night Cruise                                                                         CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm.
                                                                     Torrumbarry
                                                                         Weir
                                                      RRY WEIR RD

PRICES CRUISE ONLY
                                                                                                         A RD
                                                                                                PERRICOOT

                                                                                                                Restdown
CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN             SOLO                                                                    Winery
                                                    TORRUMBA

                                                                                 HEADWORKS RD

                                                                                                                                                                                                      BARMAH RD
                      SHARE          TRAVELER                                                                                                                                                                     BARMAH
                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingfisher
                                                                                                                                                                               WY
Main Queen                $880            $1,320                                                                                                                             BH
                                                                                                                                                                                           Cruises
                                                                                                                                               THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                        CO
                                                                    TORRUMBARRY
Upper Twin                $830            $1,245                                                    B400
                                                                                                                                      Turn Point
                                                                                                                                                          ST Anne’s
                                                                     2 NIGHT UPPER                                                                         Winery
                                                                                                                                                                      B75

                                                                     MURRAY HIGHLIGHTS
Upper Double              $860            $1,290                     CRUISE
                                                                                                          M
                                                                                                           UR
                                                                                                                RA
                                                                                                                                                             Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                                                                  Y                                              Layfield Ln
                                                                     - Layfield Ln (Night 1)                          VAE
                                                                                                                             Y HW
Upper Queen               $880            $1,320                     - Horseshoe Lagoon (Night 2)
                                                                                                                                  Y                                         Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                             Lagoon
                                                                                                                                                                                         Turn Point
                                                                      ATTRACTIONS
Queen Suite              $1,020           $1,530                      MOORINGS
                                                                                                                                                          DEPART
                                                                                                                                          ECHUCA B75                              B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                           CRUISE 65 KMS

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
                                                   3 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
                                                   DISCOVERY CRUISE
Melbourne Hotel           $870 Per Couple
Pre Stay & Return         $770 Solo Traveller
Transfers
Melbourne Return          $620 Per Couple          - Optional Ex Melbourne
Transfers                 $520 Solo Traveller      Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock,                                                                 Enjoy a picnic lunch riverside before we continue
                                                   Echuca on Monday at 2.30pm and returns to                                                                      to the region’s largest winery, St Anne’s where
Bendigo Return            $420 Per Couple          Echuca on Thursday morning at 9.30am.                                                                          you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the
Transfers                 $320 Solo Traveller                                                                                                                     owners and taste their fabulous table and
                                                   SUNDAY - Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay                                                                        fortified wines, cheeses and chocolates.
Self Drive Car Parking    $20 Per Night            Today you have time to explore the wonderful                                                                   It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. For those
                                                   city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre                                                                that slept in you can join the Skipper for a
THURSDAY DEPARTURES                                Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf.                                                                         guided tour of the gardens and buildings before
                                                   MONDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                                    Emmylou continues upriver towards Deep Creek
                                                                                                                                                                  Marina. Tonight, after dinner, it’s Movie Night,
                                                   Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel                                                                with a special presentation of “Riverboats
                                                   to Echuca arriving at the historical Port of Echuca                                                            Remembered” a fabulous historical presentation
                                                   to board your cruise departing at 2.30pm.                                                                      about the riverboats of the mid 1850’s along the
                                                   Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome                                                                    Murray River.
                                                   afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy
                                                   the sights and sounds of the river. This evening                                                               WEDNESDAY
                                                   as the sun begins to set over the river enjoy a                                                                This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day
                                                   cocktail before your welcome dinner. Watch for                                                                 of cruising towards our Layfield Lane mooring.
                                                   kangaroos, egrets and many other species of                                                                    Today your welcome to try your hand at steering
                                                   birds as the stars begin to appear. Tonight, we                                                                the boat with the Skipper. Tonight, you will enjoy
                                                   moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in                                                                 our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian
                                                   history, the property was first settled by James                                                               BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of
                                                   Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the                                                                 Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before
                                                   TV movie “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou                                                                  enjoying dinner under the stars. After dinner
                                                   was renamed PS Philadelphia.                                                                                   enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire
                                                                                                                                                                  before retiring for the evening.
                                                   TUESDAY
                                                   Wake to an early morning self-guided walk of                                                                   THURSDAY
                                                   gardens scattered with old date palms before                                                                   Time for an early morning walk along the
                                                   enjoying breakfast. We then depart on a half                                                                   riverbank or relax over breakfast as we cruise
                                                   day excursion travelling to the small town of                                                                  back to Echuca where we reluctantly say
                                                   Barmah for a guided Eco Cruise, where you can                                                                  farewell arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen
                                                   get up close to Australian nature and wildlife                                                                 return transfers to Melbourne your coach will
                                                   gliding through the World-Heritage listed                                                                      be ready for your return journey to Melbourne
                                                   Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher.                                                                      Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm.
                                                                       Torrumbarry
PRICES CRUISE ONLY                                                         Weir
                                                                                                                    A RD

                                                                                 Norris
                                                          Y WEIR RD

                                                                                                                           Restdown                                                                              Kingfisher
                                                                                                           PERRICOOT

                                                                                  Bend
                                                                                                                            Winery                                                                                Cruises

CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN             SOLO
                                                               RR

                                                                                              Perricoota
                      SHARE          TRAVELER
                                                      TORRUMBA

                                                                               HEADWORKS RD

                                                                                               Station
                                                                                                                                                                                           BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                        BARMAH
Main Queen               $1,440           $2,160                                                                           Deep Creek
                                                                                                                            Marina                                               WY
                                                                                                                                                                               BH
                                                                                                                                                  THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                           CO
Upper Twin               $1,350           $2,025                      TORRUMBARRY
                                                                       3 NIGHT UPPER                        B400                                             ST Anne’s   B75
Upper Double             $1,400           $2,100                       MURRAY DISCOVERY                                                                       Winery
                                                                                                                    M
                                                                       CRUISE                                        UR
                                                                                                                           RA
                                                                                                                                                                Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                      - Perricoota Station (Night 1)                         Y                                      Layfield Ln
                                                                                                                                 VAE
Upper Queen              $1,440           $2,160                      - Deep Creek Marina (Night 2)
                                                                                                                                        Y HW
                                                                                                                                             Y                                 Horseshoe
                                                                      - Layfield Ln (Night 3)                                                                                   Lagoon

Queen Suite              $1,600           $2,400                      ATTRACTIONS                                                                            DEPART
                                                                      MOORINGS                                                                   ECHUCA B75                         B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                       CRUISE 160 KMS

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
                                                    4 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER
                                                    EXPLORER CRUISE
Melbourne Hotel           $870 Per Couple
Pre Stay & Return         $770 Solo Traveller
Transfers
Melbourne Return          $620 Per Couple           - Optional Ex Melbourne
Transfers                 $520 Solo Traveller       Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock,                                                                         WEDNESDAY
                                                    Echuca on Monday at 2.30pm and returns to                                                                              This morning Emmylou steams towards
Bendigo Return            $420 Per Couple           Echuca on Thursday morning at 9.30am.                                                                                  Perricoota Station where you can join the Skipper
Transfers                 $320 Solo Traveller       SUNDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay                                                                                for a guided walking tour of the gardens before
                                                    Today you have time to explore the wonderful city                                                                      we depart to the small town of Barmah. Enjoy
Self Drive Car Parking    $20 Per Night                                                                                                                                    a picnic lunch riverside before departing on your
                                                    of Melbourne before checking into your Pre Stay
                                                    Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf.                                                                                      guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to
THURSDAY DEPARTURES                                                                                                                                                        Australian nature and wildlife gliding through
                                                    MONDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                                            the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands
                                                    Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel                                                                        aboard the MV Kingfisher. It is then time to re-
                                                    to Echuca arriving at the historical Port of Echuca                                                                    join PS Emmylou as we continue cruising upriver
                                                    to board your cruise departing at 2.30pm.                                                                              towards our overnight mooring at Deep Creek
                                                    Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy afternoon                                                                            Marina.
                                                    tea as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights                                                                         THURSDAY
                                                    and sounds of the river. This evening enjoy a
                                                    welcome dinner and watch for kangaroos, egrets                                                                         This morning we depart for a full days cruising
                                                    and many other species of birds as the stars                                                                           towards our Layfield Lane mooring. Enjoy
                                                    begin to appear. Tonight, we moor at the famous                                                                        breakfast on the deck then relax with a good
                                                    Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property                                                                      book or just take in the river views and wildlife.
                                                    was first settled by James Maiden in 1843.                                                                             Tonight, you will enjoy our signature Grand
                                                                                                                                                                           Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling
                                                    TUESDAY                                                                                                                the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small
                                                    This morning we depart for Restdown Winery                                                                             goods for entrée before enjoying dinner under
                                                    where you will enjoy a guided wetlands walk                                                                            the stars followed by some yarns sitting around
                                                    of early Aboriginal significance followed by                                                                           the campfire before retiring for the evening.
                                                    a gourmet lunch with complementary wine
                                                    tastings. We then visit Arbuthnot Redgum                                                                               FRIDAY
                                                    Sawmill dating back to 1889 for a short tour of                                                                        Enjoy an early morning walk along the riverbank
                                                    the redgum mill before arriving at Torrumbarry                                                                         before breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca
                                                    Weir where you can learn about the Weir and                                                                            where we reluctantly say farewell arriving at
                                                    lock system. This afternoon we cruise towards                                                                          9.30am. If you have chosen return transfers to
                                                    our overnight bush mooring at Norris Bend.                                                                             Melbourne your coach will be ready for your
                                                    After dinner it is movie night, with a special                                                                         return journey to Melbourne Airport or CBD drop
                                                    presentation of “Riverboats Remembered” a                                                                              offs arriving at 2.30pm.
                                                    fabulous historical presentation about the
                                                    riverboats of the mid 1850’s.
                                                                          Turn Point
                                                                        4 Night Cruise
                                                                        Torrumbarry

PRICES CRUISE ONLY
                                                                            Weir
                                                                                                                         A RD

                                                                                  Norris
                                                         RRY WEIR RD

                                                                                                                                Restdown                                                                                  Kingfisher
                                                                                                                PERRICOOT

                                                                                   Bend
                                                                                                                                 Winery                                                                                    Cruises

CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN             SOLO                                                      Perricoota
                                                       TORRUMBA

                      SHARE          TRAVELER
                                                                                    HEADWORKS RD

                                                                                                    Station
                                                                                                                                                                                                    BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 BARMAH
Main Queen               $2,000            $3,000                                                                               Deep Creek
                                                                                                                                 Marina                                                       Y
                                                                                                                                                                                           HW
                                                                                                                                                          THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                                       B
                                                                                                                                                                                   CO
Upper Twin               $1,865            $2,798                      TORRUMBARRY
                                                                        4 NIGHT UPPER                            B400                                                ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                        MURRAY EXPLORER                                                                               Winery
Upper Double             $1,940            $2,910                       CRUISE                                           M
                                                                                                                          UR                                            Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                       - Perricoota Station (Night 1)                           RA
                                                                                                                                  Y                                         Layfield Ln
                                                                                                                                      VAE
Upper Queen              $2,000            $3,000                      - Norris Bend (Night 2)
                                                                       - Deep Creek Marina (Night 3)
                                                                                                                                             Y HW
                                                                                                                                                  Y                                    Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                                        Lagoon
                                                                       - Layfield Ln (Night 4)
Queen Suite              $2,200           $3,3003                      ATTRACTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                     DEPART

                                                                       MOORINGS
                                                                                                                                                        ECHUCA B75                           B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                                CRUISE 190 KMS

                                                                                                                                                      MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU                                        7
PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises - ECHUCA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA - Murray River Paddlesteamers
LUXURY GLAMPING & CRUISE PACKAGE

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
                                                  2 NIGHT TALO RETREAT &
                                                  CRUISE PACKAGE
Melbourne Hotel          $870 Per Couple
Pre Stay & Return        $770 Solo Traveller
Transfers
Melbourne Return
Transfers
                         $620 Per Couple          - Optional Ex Melbourne
                         $520 Solo Traveller
                                                  Friday night Stay at Talo Retreat. Cruise                                                                    river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos,
Bendigo Return           $420 Per Couple          departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Echuca                                                               egrets and many other species of birds as the
Transfers                $320 Solo Traveller      on Saturday at 6.30pm and returns Sunday at                                                                  stars begin to appear while you enjoy your
                                                  9.30am .                                                                                                     chef prepared dinner. PS Emmylou powerful
Self Drive Car Parking   $20 Per Night                                                                                                                         floodlights then light the banks of the river as
                                                  THURSDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay                                                                    nocturnal wildlife begin to appear. After cruising
SATURDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE                         Today you have time to explore the wonderful                                                                 upstream PS Emmylou turns to continue the
                                                  city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre                                                              journey back downstream under the Echuca/
                                                                                                                                                               Moama Bridge where we pass the imposing
                                                  Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf.                                                                       Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening and other
                                                  FRIDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                                  Paddlesteamers moored after their day on the
                                                                                                                                                               river.
                                                  Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel
                                                  to Echuca via Nagambie arriving at Talo Retreat.                                                             Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just sit
                                                                                                                                                               and let the river glide by before Emmylou pulls
                                                  Checking in from 2.00pm spend the afternoon
                                                                                                                                                               into her overnight mooring for the evening at
                                                  exploring Talo Retreat experiencing the wonders
                                                                                                                                                               Layfield Lane. Here we set up a campfire under
                                                  of the Murray river from the riverbanks. Relax
                                                                                                                                                               the stars where you can enjoy a good yarn with
                                                  in the tranquility of this natural bush setting
                                                                                                                                                               your fellow passengers. Relax with a beverage
                                                  staying in your own private deluxe Yurt. Enjoy
                                                                                                                                                               from the bar or roast marshmallows before
                                                  the magical star gazing from your outdoor spa.
                                                                                                                                                               retiring for the evening at your leisure.
                                                  Situated only 100m from the river enjoy relaxing
                                                  around a camp fire or explore the area by canoe                                                              SUNDAY
                                                  or bike.                                                                                                     Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax
                                                  SATURDAY                                                                                                     over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca
                                                                                                                                                               where we reluctantly say farewell arriving back
                                                  Spend the day exploring the historic Port of
                                                                                                                                                               at port at 9.30am. If you have chosen return
                                                  Echuca, shop in High Street, grad a coffee from
                                                                                                                                                               transfers to Melbourne your coach will be ready
                                                  one of the many café’s or relax over lunch at a
                                                                                                                                                               for your return journey to Melbourne Airport or
                                                  local Pub.
                                                                                                                                                               CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm.
                                                  After departing from the Port of Echuca you
                                                  have time for a relaxing drink from the bar or a
                                                  visit to the wheelhouse to see the Skipper as
                                                  the sun starts to set over the river. Listen to the
                                                                      Turn Point
                                                                    4 Night Cruise
                                                                    Torrumbarry
                                                                        Weir
                                                     RRY WEIR RD

PRICES
                                                                                                        A RD
                                                                                               PERRICOOT

                                                                                                               Restdown
CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN            SOLO                                                                    Winery
                                                   TORRUMBA

                                                                                HEADWORKS RD

                      SHARE         TRAVELER                                                                                                                                                       BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                               BARMAH
                                                                                                                                                                                              Kingfisher
Main Queen               $530              $795                                                                                                                                BH
                                                                                                                                                                                  WY           Cruises
                                                                                                                                                  THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                           CO
                                                                   TORRUMBARRY
Upper Twin               $500              $750                                                  B400                                                        ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                     1 NIGHT UPPER                                                                            Winery
Upper Double             $520              $780                      MURRAY                              M
                                                                                                          UR
                                                                                                               RA
                                                                                                                                                                Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                     EXPERIENCE CRUISE                           Y
                                                                                                                     VAE
                                                                                                                                     Turn Point                     Layfield Ln
                                                                                                                            Y HW
Upper Queen              $530              $795                      - Layfield Ln (Night 1)                                     Y                                             Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                                Lagoon
                                                                     ATTRACTIONS
Queen Suite              $600              $900                      MOORINGS                                                                                DEPART
                                                                                                                                                                          Turn Point
                                                                                                                                             ECHUCA B75                                B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                          CRUISE 40 KMS

8         MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU
LUXURY GLAMPING & CRUISE PACKAGE

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Melbourne Hotel
                                                   4 NIGHT TALO RETREAT &
                                                   CRUISE PACKAGE
                          $870 Per Couple
Pre Stay & Return         $770 Solo Traveller
Transfers
Melbourne Return
Transfers
                          $620 Per Couple          - Optional Ex Melbourne
                          $520 Solo Traveller      Stay Tuesday/Wednesday at Talo Retreat.                                                                  in the stunning night sky before retiring for the
                                                   Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock,                                                           evening.
Bendigo Return            $420 Per Couple          Echuca on Thursday at 2.30pm and returns
Transfers                 $320 Solo Traveller      Saturday at 9.30am.                                                                                      FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                            This morning we depart on a half day excursion
Self Drive Car Parking    $20 Per Night            MONDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay                                                                  travelling to the small town of Barmah for a
                                                   Today you have time to explore the wonderful                                                             guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to
THURSDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE                          city of Melbourne before checking into your Pre                                                          Australian nature and wildlife gliding through
                                                   Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf.                                                                   the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands
                                                                                                                                                            aboard the MV Kingfisher followed by a picnic
                                                   TUESDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                             lunch riverside. We then continue to Pacdon
                                                   Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel                                                          Park, makers of fine UK small where you
                                                   to Echuca arriving at Talo Retreat.                                                                      can sample their fine assortment of produce
                                                   Checking in from 2.00pm spend the afternoon                                                              followed by a visit to St Anne’s Winery where
                                                   exploring Talo Retreat experiencing the wonders                                                          you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the
                                                   of the Murray river from the riverbanks. Relax                                                           owners and then taste their fabulous table and
                                                   in the tranquility of this natural bush setting                                                          fortified wines, cheeses and chocolates.
                                                   staying in your own private deluxe Yurt.                                                                 It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. Time
                                                   WEDNESDAY                                                                                                to relax in the afternoon sun as Emmylou
                                                                                                                                                            continues cruising upriver past the imposing
                                                   Free day to explore the Perricoota wine district                                                         Echuca Wharf before turning bound for our
                                                   or just relax in your nature all bush setting.                                                           overnight mooring at Horseshoe Lagoon.
                                                   THURSDAY                                                                                                 Tonight, after you have enjoyed your dinner,
                                                   Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome                                                              it’s Movie Night, with a special presentation of
                                                   afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy                                                            “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous historical
                                                   the sights and sounds of the river. Take the                                                             presentation about the riverboats of the mid
                                                   opportunity to chat Skipper in the wheelhouse                                                            1850’s along the Murray River.
                                                   about the rich history of the river and PS                                                               SATURDAY
                                                   Emmylou. As the sun starts to set over the
                                                   river, time for an evening cocktail before your                                                          Time for an early morning walk on the
                                                   chef prepared welcome dinner. Watch for                                                                  boardwalk or relax over breakfast as we cruise
                                                   kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other                                                                back to Echuca where we reluctantly say
                                                   species of birds as the stars begin to appear.                                                           farewell arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen
                                                   Tonight, we moor at Layfield Lane where your                                                             return transfers to Melbourne your coach will
                                                   welcome to join your fellow passenger around
                                                                       Turn Point
                                                                                                                                                            be ready for your return journey to Melbourne
                                                   the roaring     campfire to watch the stars appear
                                                                     4 Night Cruise
                                                            Torrumbarry
                                                                                                                                                            Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm.
                                                                          Weir
                                                      RRY WEIR RD

PRICES
                                                                                                         A RD
                                                                                                PERRICOOT

                                                                                                                Restdown
CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN             SOLO                                                                    Winery
                                                    TORRUMBA

                                                                                 HEADWORKS RD

                      SHARE          TRAVELER                                                                                                                                                         BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BARMAH
                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingfisher
Main Queen               $1,080           $1,620                                                                                                                             BH
                                                                                                                                                                               WY          Cruises
                                                                                                                                               THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                        CO
                                                                    TORRUMBARRY
Upper Twin               $1,020           $1,530                                                                                      Turn Point
                                                                     2 NIGHT UPPER    B400                                                                ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                                                                                                           Winery
                                                                     MURRAY HIGHLIGHTS M
Upper Double             $1,060           $1,590                     CRUISE
                                                                                          UR
                                                                                             RA
                                                                                                                                                             Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                                                                  Y                                              Layfield Ln
                                                                     - Layfield Ln (Night 1)                          VAE
                                                                                                                             Y HW
Upper Queen              $1,080           $1,620                     - Horseshoe Lagoon (Night 2)                                 Y                                         Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                             Lagoon
                                                                                                                                                                                         Turn Point
                                                                      ATTRACTIONS
Queen Suite              $1,220           $1,830                      MOORINGS                                                                            DEPART
                                                                                                                                          ECHUCA B75                              B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                           CRUISE 65 KMS

                                                                                                                                 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU                                                  9
LUXURY GLAMPING & CRUISE PACKAGE

 OPTIONAL EXTRAS
                                                    3 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY
                                                    RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE
 Melbourne Hotel          $950 Per Couple
 Pre Stay & Return        $850 Solo Traveller
 Transfers
 Melbourne Return         $700 Per Couple           - Optional Ex Melbourne, Bendigo
 Transfers                $600 Solo Traveller
                                                    Stay Thursday/Friday at Balgownie Winery                                                                     egrets and many other species of birds as the
 Bendigo Return           $420 Per Couple           Estate. One night Emmylou Cruise departs Port                                                                stars begin to appear while you enjoy your
 Transfers                $320 Solo Traveller       of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Echuca on Saturday                                                                chef prepared dinner. PS Emmylou powerful
                                                    6.30pm and returns Sunday at 9.30am.                                                                         floodlights then light the banks of the river as
 Self Drive Car Parking   $20 Per Night                                                                                                                          nocturnal wildlife begin to appear. After cruising
                                                    THURSDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                                upstream PS Emmylou turns to continue the
 SATURDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE                          Arriving from Melbourne or Bendigo Airport, sits                                                             journey back downstream under the Echuca/
                                                    Balgownie Estate Winery, Retreat & Restaurant.                                                               Moama Bridge where we pass the imposing
                                                    Hidden away amongst the vineyards sits                                                                       Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening and other
                                                    your luxe Safari tent. Enjoy all the modern                                                                  Paddlesteamers moored after their day on the
                                                    conveniences you would expect including a                                                                    river.
                                                    Ensuite, Queen Bed and a private deck with                                                                   Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just sit
                                                    outdoor bath overlooking the uninterrupted                                                                   and let the river glide by before Emmylou pulls
                                                    views of the vines and nature.                                                                               into her overnight mooring for the evening at
                                                                                                                                                                 Layfield Lane. Here we set up a campfire under
                                                    FRIDAY                                                                                                       the stars where you can enjoy a good yarn with
                                                    Today spend the day relaxing in your winery                                                                  your fellow passengers. Relax with a beverage
                                                    bush setting or explore the City of Bendigo                                                                  from the bar or roast marshmallows before
                                                    famous for its Art, Culture and exhibitions. Jump                                                            retiring for the evening at your leisure.
                                                    on a Talking Tram, visit the Deborah Gold Mine
                                                    and enjoy lunch at a Chancery Lane café, famous                                                              SUNDAY
                                                    for great coffee and food.                                                                                   Wake to an early morning bush walk or relax
                                                                                                                                                                 over breakfast as we cruise back to Echuca
                                                    SATURDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                                where we reluctantly say farewell arriving back
                                                    Departing at 10.30am from Balgownie Estate                                                                   at port at 9.30am. If you have chosen return
                                                    your travel to Echuca. Enjoy the day exploring                                                               transfers to Melbourne or Bendigo our coach
                                                    the many shops, pubs, cafés and historical Port                                                              takes via Bendigo’s trendy Chancery Lane,
                                                    of Echuca before your cruise departs at 6.30pm.                                                              famous for their art, food and great coffee.
                                                    After departing from the Port of Echuca you                                                                  The journey then continues to Melbourne for
                                                    have time for a relaxing drink from the bar or a                                                             Melbourne Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at
                                                    visit to the wheelhouse to see the Skipper as                                                                2.30pm.
                                                    the sun starts to set over the river. Listen to the
                                                    river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos,
                                                                        Turn Point
                                                                      4 Night Cruise
                                                                      Torrumbarry
                                                                          Weir
                                                       RRY WEIR RD

 PRICES
                                                                                                          A RD
                                                                                                 PERRICOOT

                                                                                                                 Restdown
 CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN            SOLO                                                                     Winery
                                                     TORRUMBA

                                                                                  HEADWORKS RD

                       SHARE         TRAVELER                                                                                                                                                        BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 BARMAH
                                                                                                                                                                                                Kingfisher
 Main Queen               $730            $1,095                                                                                                                                 BH
                                                                                                                                                                                    WY           Cruises
                                                                                                                                                    THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                             CO
                                                                     TORRUMBARRY
 Upper Twin               $650              $975
                                                                                                   B400                                                        ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                       1 NIGHT UPPER                                                                            Winery
 Upper Double             $720            $1,080                       MURRAY                              M
                                                                                                            UR                                                    Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                                                                 RA
                                                                       EXPERIENCE CRUISE                           Y                   Turn Point                     Layfield Ln
 Upper Queen              $730            $1,095                       - Layfield Ln (Night 1)
                                                                                                                       VAE
                                                                                                                              Y HW
                                                                                                                                   Y                                             Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                                  Lagoon
                                                                       ATTRACTIONS
 Queen Suite              $780             $1,170                                                                                                              DEPART
                                                                       MOORINGS                                                                                             Turn Point
                                                                                                                                               ECHUCA B75                                B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                            CRUISE 40 KMS

10        MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU
LUXURY GLAMPING & CRUISE PACKAGE

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
                                                   4 NIGHT BALGOWNIE WINERY
                                                   RETREAT & CRUISE PACKAGE
Melbourne Hotel           $950 Per Couple
Pre Stay & Return         $850 Solo Traveller
Transfers
Melbourne Return          $700 Per Couple          - Optional Ex Melbourne, Bendigo
Transfers                 $600 Solo Traveller
                                                   Stay Tuesday/Wednesday at Balgownie                                                                      FRIDAY
Bendigo Return            $420 Per Couple          Winery Retreat. Two Night Emmylou Cruise
                                                                                                                                                            This morning we depart on a half day excursion
Transfers                 $320 Solo Traveller      departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat Dock, Echuca
                                                                                                                                                            travelling to the small town of Barmah for a
                                                   on Thursday at 6pm and returns Saturday at
                                                                                                                                                            guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to
Self Drive Car Parking    $20 Per Night            9.30am.
                                                                                                                                                            Australian nature and wildlife gliding through
THURSDAY CRUISE DEPARTURE                          TUESDAY – Optional Transfers                                                                             the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands
                                                   Arriving from Melbourne or Bendigo Airport, sits                                                         aboard the MV Kingfisher followed by a picnic
                                                   Balgownie Estate Winery, Retreat & Restaurant.                                                           lunch riverside. We then continue to Pacdon
                                                   Hidden away amongst the vineyards sits                                                                   Park, makers of fine UK small where you
                                                   your luxe Safari tent. Enjoy an Ensuite, Queen                                                           can sample their fine assortment of produce
                                                   Bed and a private deck with outdoor bath                                                                 followed by a visit to St Anne’s Winery where
                                                   overlooking the uninterrupted views of the vines                                                         you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the
                                                   and nature.                                                                                              owners and then taste their fabulous table and
                                                                                                                                                            fortified wines, cheeses and chocolates.
                                                   WEDNESDAY                                                                                                It is then time to re-join PS Emmylou. Time
                                                   Today spend the day relaxing in your winery                                                              to relax in the afternoon sun as Emmylou
                                                   bush setting or explore the City of Bendigo.                                                             continues cruising upriver past the imposing
                                                                                                                                                            Echuca Wharf before turning bound for our
                                                   THURSDAY                                                                                                 overnight mooring at Horseshoe Lagoon.
                                                   Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome                                                              Tonight, after you have enjoyed your dinner,
                                                   afternoon tea as you begin to relax and enjoy                                                            it’s Movie Night, with a special presentation of
                                                   the sights and sounds of the river. Take the                                                             “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous historical
                                                   opportunity to chat Skipper in the wheelhouse                                                            presentation about the riverboats of the mid
                                                   about the rich history of the river and PS                                                               1850’s along the Murray River.
                                                   Emmylou. As the sun starts to set over the
                                                   river, time for an evening cocktail before your                                                          SATURDAY
                                                   chef prepared welcome dinner. Watch for                                                                  Time for an early morning walk on the
                                                   kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other                                                                boardwalk or relax over breakfast as we cruise
                                                   species of birds as the stars begin to appear.                                                           back to Echuca where we reluctantly say
                                                   Tonight, we moor at Layfield Lane where your                                                             farewell arriving at 9.30am. If you have chosen
                                                   welcome to join your fellow passenger around                                                             return transfers to Melbourne your coach will
                                                   the roaring campfire to watch the stars appear                                                           be ready for your return journey to Melbourne
                                                   in the stunning night sky before retiring for the
                                                                       Turn Point                                                                           Airport or CBD drop offs arriving at 2.30pm.
                                                   evening.          4 Night Cruise
                                                            Torrumbarry
                                                                          Weir
                                                      RRY WEIR RD

PRICES
                                                                                                         A RD
                                                                                                PERRICOOT

                                                                                                                Restdown
CABIN TYPE           PP TWIN             SOLO                                                                    Winery
                                                    TORRUMBA

                                                                                 HEADWORKS RD

                      SHARE          TRAVELER                                                                                                                                                         BARMAH RD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  BARMAH
                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingfisher
Main Queen               $1,095           $1,643                                                                                                                             BH
                                                                                                                                                                               WY          Cruises
                                                                                                                                               THYRA RD

                                                                                                                                                                        CO
                                                                    TORRUMBARRY
Upper Twin               $1,020           $1,530                                                                                      Turn Point
                                                                     2 NIGHT UPPER    B400                                                                ST Anne’s   B75
                                                                                                                                                           Winery
Upper Double             $1,065           $1,598                     MURRAY HIGHLIGHTS M
                                                                                          UR                                                                 Pacdon Park MOAMA
                                                                     CRUISE                  RA
                                                                                                                  Y                                              Layfield Ln
                                                                                                                      VAE
Upper Queen              $1,095           $1,643                     - Layfield Ln (Night 1)
                                                                     - Horseshoe Lagoon (Night 2)
                                                                                                                             Y HW
                                                                                                                                  Y                                         Horseshoe
                                                                                                                                                                             Lagoon
                                                                                                                                                                                         Turn Point
                                                                      ATTRACTIONS
Queen Suite              $1,175           $1,763                      MOORINGS                                                                            DEPART
                                                                                                                                          ECHUCA B75                              B400
                                                                                                                                                                                                           CRUISE 65 KMS

                                                                                                                                 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU                                                  11
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     2020-2021 CRUISE DEPARTURES
     CRUISE DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

     APRIL 2020                                           MAY 2020                                                JUNE 2020
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     JANUARY 2021                                         FEBRUARY 2021                                           MARCH 2021
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12             MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU
TERMS & CONDITIONS                                                 Included in your fare
                                                                   • Bottled water               • All meals
                                                                                                                                       Cruise Fare. MRP responsibility does not extend beyond the
                                                                                                                                       vessel, and whenever passengers leave it, any arrangements
                                                                   • Coffee & Tea                • All standard shore excursions       made by them or for them are at their own risk.
General                                                                                                                                Limitation on Carrier’s Liability
The transportation of guests and baggage aboard the vessel/s       • Wi-Fi Internet access aboard the vessel
                                                                   • Gratuities to vessel crew                                         (a) No liability for certain events. The Carrier and the vessel/s
is governed by these Terms and Conditions. Please carefully                                                                                 shall not be liable for loss, death, or delay of, or injury to, any
read the terms of this cruise agreement.                           Not included in your fare                                                passenger or loss or damage or delay to his/her baggage,
Your payment of deposit or full fare constitutes agreement         • Airfare to and from your home city                                     personal effects or other property, arising from: acts of God,
to these terms and conditions which includes limitations           • Alcoholic beverages                                                    public enemy, government restraint, riots, strikes, lockouts,
and exonerations of the liabilities and obligations of Carrier.    • Travel Insurance                                                       labour troubles, whoever may be the instigators thereof,
You should read and understand these terms and conditions                                                                                   epidemic, civil disturbances of whatever nature, perils of the
carefully before making a deposit. The vessel/s is operated by     • Transfers to and from Melbourne                                        rivers, or other navigable waters, fuel shortages, collision,
Australian Paddlesteamers Pty Ltd, trading as Murray River         Payment for additional goods and services must be made prior             stranding, fire, theft, barratry, or any other crime by any
Paddleteamers (MRPS) and is regularly inspected by the             to the guest’s disembarkation.                                           person, faults or errors of navigation or management of
Australian Maritime Safety Authority, AMSA.                        Documentation                                                            this or any other vessel, explosions, breakage of shafts
                                                                   Final travel reminder, including itinerary and passenger cruise          or any defect or unseaworthiness in hull, machinery or
Definitions                                                        information guide will be sent two (2) weeks prior to departure.         appurtenances, equipment, furnishings or supplies of the
                                                                   Itineraries are subject to change without notice.                        vessel or launches or vehicles or any defect of the Carrier’s
The terms “you” and “Guests” refer to any and all person(s)                                                                                 premises, at whatever time existing, fault or neglect of
named on the front of the Confirmation and include all children    Health & Disability Requirements
                                                                                                                                            pilots, tugs, regular members of the crew, agents, servants,
or others under the care or control of the named person(s).        Guests must notify MRPS in writing at the time of booking of             independent contractors.
The term “Carrier” includes Murray River Paddlesteamers,           any physical or mental illness, disability or other conditions
its parent and affiliated entities, the vessels, the owners,       for which special accommodations or the use of a wheelchair         (b) Limitation on Carrier’s liability with respect to baggage
charterers, operators, agents, and masters and crews thereof,      is necessary or contemplated. Also, we must be notified of               and personal property. This liability shall not exceed one
any substituted or connecting ship, the owners, charterers and     any medical treatment that may render the guest unfit for                hundred Australian Dollars in the event of loss, damage or
operators and all launches belonging to any such boat or owned     travel or constitute a risk or danger to the guest or anyone             delay to any of the passenger’s baggage or other property
or operated by the owners, charterers or operators. The term       else aboard. The vessel does not carry a medical doctor aboard.          taken with him/her on the voyage.
“Fare” includes voyage and shore excursions purchased from         Acute medical conditions will require you to disembark to be        Guest Warranties.
Carrier.                                                           attended to by shore-side emergency and/or medical response.        You warrant that you and all other Guests traveling with you
Fares are in Australian Dollars, are per guest, are based on       Guests needing any form of assistance and those who are             are physically, emotionally and otherwise fit to undertake
double occupancy, and do not include air or land transport.        physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who              the cruise or Cruise Tour; that you and they have received all
Single Occupancy Fares carry a 50% surcharge. Port charges         will take full responsibility for any needed assistance during      medical inoculations necessary; that you and they will at all
are included in the fare. All fares, itineraries, themes,          the cruise and in the event of an emergency. We reserve the         times comply with the Ship’s rules and regulations and orders
entertainment, shore excursions and other voyage attributes        right to refuse passage to anyone who, in our sole opinion, may     and directions of the Ship’s Captain and officers, and that your
are subject to change without notice and we reserve the right      affect the health, safety or enjoyment of other guests. Guests      conduct will not impair the safety of the Ship or jeopardize or
to not honour any published prices that we determine were          requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible           inconvenience other Guests. We may disembark at any time
erroneous due to printing, electronic or clerical error.           wheelchair. Please be aware that some ports of call, shore          any Guest who may be suffering from contagious or infectious
                                                                   excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements may              diseases or whose presence, in the opinion of the Captain,
Deposit and Final Payment                                          preclude a wheelchair guest from leaving the vessel; this           may be detrimental to the comfort or safety of other Guests or
For confirmation of individual bookings, a deposit of 30% of       decision will be made by the ship’s captain and is binding. Also,   the crew. In such cases, the Guest shall not be entitled to any
the full fare per person is due upon booking online & within 3     there may be certain physical conditions, including stairways       refund of the cruise fare or Cruise Tour fare or any compensation
days if booking direct or via a travel agent. The balance of the   and narrow passageways within the vessel that may limit or          whatsoever.
voyage fare is due 60 days (60) prior to departure date, and       preclude the accessibility of wheelchair guests to some areas.      Alcohol Policy
all reservations not fully paid at such time will be cancelled     We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. With
and subject to the cancellation provisions set forth in the                                                                            The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be
                                                                   travel insurance, you can plan and enjoy your trip with complete    limited to Guests who are 18 years or older. MRPS promotes
cancellation policy below. MRPS accepts the following forms        peace of mind.
of payment: MasterCard, Visa & Bank Transfer. A credit card                                                                            the responsible service of alcohol and will refuse service to
                                                                   Smoking                                                             guests if deemed to be intoxicated. Guests are kindly reminded
surcharge between 1.20% - 1.70% maybe incurred for credit
card payments depending on the credit card used. Domestic          Smoking is not permitted anywhere aboard the vessel including       to consume alcohol in moderation. MRPS reserves the right
Australian Bank Transfers incur no surcharge or cost.              inside cabins and suites.                                           to prohibit and retain all liquor brought onto vessels which is
International Bank Transfers incur a minimum A$15 fee which        Dining Arrangements                                                 strictly prohibited.
must be added to the payment made. Bookings made sixty (60)        MRPS offer open-seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner.            Use of Likeness
days or less prior to the departure date require payment in full   To make a seating request with other guests aboard please           Carrier has the exclusive right to use video and other visual/
at the time of booking.                                            contact us.                                                         audio portrayals of you or your likeness taken during your
Cancellation and Change Policy                                     Gambling                                                            cruise in any medium of any nature whatsoever for any purpose,
Guests who must cancel or change the date of their voyage or       Gambling is not permitted on the Vessel/s.                          including advertising or promoting the services of Carrier
any part of their package for any reason, including medical or                                                                         without any compensation being paid to You. Any such portrayal
                                                                   Animals                                                             or likeness shall be the exclusive property of the Carrier.
family reasons, are subject to the fees as outlined below. All
fares are based on double occupancy; on reservations in which      Only designated service animals are permitted aboard. You are       Children
one guest cancels, the remaining guest is responsible for paying   required to notify MRPS in advance of departure if you plan to
                                                                   bring along a service animal because of a disability. Supporting    MRPS requires that children under the age of 18 be
any and all single supplements. MRPS reserves the right to                                                                             accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult 25 years or
cancel all reservations for which final payment is not received    documents may be requested.
                                                                                                                                       older. Children under 15 are not encouraged and must occupy
sixty (60) days prior to the departure date. For cancellations     Carrier’s Discretion                                                their own cabin, no sharing with Parents is permitted. Children
made greater than 31 days from departure, transfer to another      As the Carrier, we reserve the right at any time, without notice,   are required to pay full fare. Number of children will be limited.
similar cruise is allowed within 12 months of booking date. Any    to cancel any cruise or Cruise Tour, to change or postpone          Non-Transferrable Tickets
price difference must be paid.                                     the date or time of sailing or arrival, to change the port of
                                                                   embarkation or final destination, to shorten the cruise or to       (a) Your authority to agree. In buying the passenger ticket
                                                                   change or substitute any component of the Cruise Tour. If we             you state that you are authorised by or on behalf of any
Days Prior to Departure                                                                                                                     passenger listed on the ticket (including any minor) to agree
                                                                   are required to do any of these things, we will be responsible to
Up to 91 days      $350 Fee Per Booking                            you as follows:                                                          to all the terms and conditions of this agreement.
90-61 days         Loss of deposit                                 If we cancel the cruise or Cruise Tour before it has started, we    (b) No transfer. This agreement is between the Carrier and the
60-31 days         50% of gross fare                               will refund the Cruise Fare that we have actually received. If           passenger. It cannot be sold, assigned or transferred to any
30-0 days          100% of gross fare                              the scheduled sailing date or time is delayed and as a result of         other person without prior express written consent of the
                                                                   that delay, you are not otherwise accommodated on board the              Carrier.
MRPS recommends that all guests obtain travel insurance for
unforeseen circumstances.                                          Ship, we may arrange hotel accommodations and food at no            Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice and
                                                                   additional expense to you for the duration of the delay. If the     we are not responsible for errors or omissions therein.
                                                                   cruise is shortened, we will make a proportionate refund of the

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For reservations contact your travel agent:

MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS
57 MURRAY ESPLANADE, ECHUCA VICTORIA 3564
CALL: +61 3 5482 5288
EMAIL: info@mrps.com.au
WEB: murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com.au
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