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Murray Expedition Two Night River Discovery Cruise - PAH03

Depart Murray Bridge for a relaxing weekend cruise of the River Murray. Enjoy stunning river scenery, fantastic meals and service.

Day One - Friday - Join MV Expedition at 8pm. Having settled into your river view cabin, enjoy drinks before a delicious supper as MV Expedition cruises to her overnight mooring point and your Captain introduces his crew. As you cruise, MV Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore. This is an opportunity to see the river environment in a different perspective and may allow for a view of some of the nocturnal wildlife, especially birds such as night herons, owls and coots. Later, MV Expedition ties up for the night of peace and tranquillity in the Australian bush. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Two - Saturday - Breakfast heartily whilst cruising this morning. MV Expedition continues upstream today through some of the most spectacular scenery on the entire River Murray system. The inland lagoons are so immense that in the early riverboat days, Captains could not find true channels. In the early 1900`s riverboat Captains planted willow trees along the banks to clearly mark the main river channel. Today the willows provide the perfect haven for the prolific and colourful bird life. The MV Expedition berths in Mannum allowing time for a stroll through this very historic town. Here you will also enjoy a guided cruise led by an ecologist aboard a small boat through the lagoons and inlets of the River Murray - a highlight of your journey. There are some 320 species of bird life in this area and with the aid of binoculars and your well-informed guide you will study at close range the prolific bird life. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the MV Expedition chefs as you cruise upstream. Late afternoon your vessel ties alongside the towering cliffs and beautiful sandy beach. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie bush entertainment around a blazing campfire. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Three - Sunday - This morning there will be time for further exploration of the tranquil Australian bush. Enjoy a hearty breakfast as MV Expedition cruises downstream before a mid morning arrival in picturesque Mannum. Here board your waiting coach for a tour to the Reedy Creek Environmental Park. Your guide will provide information to enable you to identify significant rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. Lunch is a superb buffet with fresh local produce. This afternoon there will be more spectacular scenery before disembarking in Murray Bridge at 4.30pm.

Operates: Embark: Friday at 8pm from Murray Bridge. Disembark: Sunday 4.30pm at Murray Bridge. Passengers travelling by coach to connect with MV Expedition depart from Bowen Street, Adelaide on Friday at 7pm and return to Adelaide on Sunday at 6.15pm.

• From AUD $715.00
• Tour and Accommodation (Triple)

Murray Expedition Two Night Outback Explorer Cruise - PAH01

Just 45 minutes from Adelaide in the heart of the Murraylands, the Captain and crew of the boutique passenger vessel MV Expedition look forward to welcoming you aboard for a two night Outback Explorer nature cruise.

Day One - Sunday - Join MV Expedition at 8pm. Having settled into your river view cabin, enjoy a drink before dinner as MV Expedition cruises to her overnight mooring point. As you cruise, MV Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore. It is a perfect opportunity to view the nocturnal animals of Australia in their natural habitat. Later we tie up for the night of peace and tranquillity in the Australian bush. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Two - Monday - Your cruise continues upstream as you breakfast on a delicious buffet. You will pass huge lagoons teeming with bird life. During floods these inland lagoons were so immense that in the early riverboat days Captains could not find the true channels. Today the willows provide the perfect haven for the prolific and colourful bird life. Mid morning MV Expedition arrives in picturesque Mannum, the birthplace of Australia`s riverboat trade. Here you will board the waiting coach for a history tour of this small township, which played a significant role in the development of South Australia. On tour we will retrace the colourful history of several pioneering families and visit the 103-year-old paddle steamer, the Marion. Lunch will be served aboard MV Expedition as you cruise upstream to Walker Flat. This evening is `Australiana night` featuring typically Australian dishes. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Three - Tuesday - After breakfast MV Expedition cruises further upstream. Mid morning arrive at Swan Reach and board your waiting coach for a tour to visit Murray Aquaculture, one of the most ambitious aquaculture projects undertaken in Australia. The fresh water crustacean is uniquely Australian and is only one of many species of crayfish found in Australia. With a local guide passengers are taken through the complex covering 10,000 square metres of ponds, nurseries and an interpretive information centre. On board, passengers have the opportunity to sample Murray Aquaculture fresh water crustaceans. Late afternoon MV Expedition arrives at Blanchetown, site of the first lock on the River Murray. Early evening disembark MV Expedition and board your waiting coach for your transfer to Adelaide.

Operates: Embark: Sunday at 8pm from Murray Bridge. Disembark: Tuesday 6.30pm at Blanchetown. Passengers travelling by coach to connect with MV Expedition depart from Bowen Street, Adelaide on Sunday at 7pm and return to Adelaide on Tuesday at 9.10pm.

• From AUD $715.00
• Tour and Accommodation (Triple)

Murray Expedition Three Night Nature Adventure Cruise - PAH02

See towering River Red gums and stunning scenery as you cruise along the mighty River Murray on an all-inclusive three-night Nature Adventure cruise.

Day One - Tuesday - Passengers travelling on the three night midweek cruise join MV Expedition at Blanchetown at 7.30pm. Settle into your Riverview accommodation and then enjoy dinner as we cruise this evening to Moorundie Creek, named after the Aboriginal tribe that lived there. MV Expedition moors overnight on a beautiful beach amongst towering River Red gums. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Two - Wednesday - You will wake today in one of the most unspoilt and picturesque areas of the River Murray. Take an environmental discovery walk of Moorundie Creek, even today you will see evidence of an ancient Aboriginal civilisation - a huge canoe tree still stands. As you cruise downstream, you will pass magnificent lagoons teeming with bird life, majestic cliffs reaching for the sky and spectacular scenery. This afternoon join our ecologist aboard a flat bottom punt boat for a cruise through the lagoons and inlets to view the bird and wildlife at close range. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie entertainment around a blazing campfire. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Three - Thursday - This morning you will have an early departure for Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal conservation area where you will be met by a local Aboriginal guide and shown over Australia`s first Aboriginal archaeological digs. As you continue cruising this afternoon there will be time to relax before an afternoon arrival in Mannum. Here you will have time to explore before cocktails and hors d`oeuvres are served prior to the sumptuous five-course Captain`s dinner. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Four - Friday - This morning you will be collected from MV Expedition by coach for a tour to Reedy Creek Environmental Park. As well as natural rock shelters, the area offered permanent water and an abundance of wild game for hunting. Your guide will provide information enabling you to identify significant rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. Lunch today is a superb buffet prepared with fresh local produce as you cruise further downstream through more spectacular scenery and the final leg of your journey. Disembark MV Expedition at 1600 in Murray Bridge and transfer to Adelaide by coach.

Operates: Embark: Tuesday 7.30pm from Blanchetown. Disembark: Friday 4pm at Murray Bridge. Passengers travelling by coach to connect with MV Expedition depart from the Central Bus Station, 111 Franklin Street Adelaide on Tuesday at 5.30pm and return to Adelaide on Friday at 6.15pm.

• From AUD $1,070.00
• Tour and Accommodation (Triple)

Murray Expedition Five Night Wildlife Expedition Cruise - PAH04

Just 45 minutes from Adelaide in the heart of the Murraylands, the Captain and crew of the boutique passenger vessel MV Expedition look forward to welcoming you aboard for a five night Proud Australia nature cruise.

Day One - Sunday - Join MV Expedition at 8pm. Having settled into your Riverview cabin, enjoy a drink before dinner as MV Expedition cruises to her overnight mooring point. As you cruise, MV Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore. It is a perfect opportunity to view the nocturnal animals of Australia in their natural habitat. Later we tie up for the night of peace and tranquillity in the Australian bush. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Two - Monday - Your cruise continues upstream as you breakfast on a delicious buffet. You will pass huge lagoons teeming with bird life. During floods these inland lagoons were so immense that in the early riverboat days Captains could not find the true channels. Today the willows provide the perfect haven for the prolific and colourful bird life. Mid morning MV Expedition arrives in picturesque Mannum, the birthplace of Australia`s riverboat trade. Here you will board the waiting coach for a history tour of this small township, which played a significant role in the development of South Australia. On tour we will retrace the colourful history of several pioneering families and visit the 103-year-old paddle steamer, the Marion. Lunch will be served aboard MV Expedition as you cruise upstream to Walker Flat. This evening is `Australiana night` featuring typically Australian dishes. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Three - Tuesday - After breakfast MV Expedition cruises further upstream. Mid morning arrive at Swan Reach and board your waiting coach for a tour to visit Murray Aquaculture, one of the most ambitious aquaculture projects undertaken in Australia. The fresh water crustacean is uniquely Australian and is only one of many species of crayfish found in Australia. With a local guide passengers are taken through the complex covering 10,000 square metres of ponds, nurseries and an interpretive information centre. On board, passengers have the opportunity to sample Murray Aquaculture fresh water crustaceans for lunch as MV Expedition cruises to Blanchetown, site of Lock number one. The River Murray is dammed by 13 locks built for the early riverboat trade. Water cascades over the lock creating an excellent feeding place for the bird life. This evening MV Expedition will cruise to Moorundie Creek, named after the Aboriginal tribe that lived there. MV Expedition moors overnight on a beautiful beach amongst towering River Red gums. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Four - Wednesday - Wake this morning in one of the most unspoilt and picturesque areas of the River Murray. You will be taken on an environmental discovery walk of Moorundie Creek, even today you will see evidence of an ancient Aboriginal civilisation - a huge canoe tree still stands. As MV Expedition cruises downstream, you will pass magnificent lagoons teeming with bird life, majestic cliffs reaching for the sky and spectacular scenery as far as the eye can see. This afternoon join a fully trained ecologist aboard a flat bottom punt boat for a cruise through the lagoons and inlets to view the bird and wildlife at close range. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie entertainment around a blazing campfire. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Five - Thursday - This morning you will have an early departure for Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal conservation area where you will be met by a local Aboriginal guide and shown over Australia`s first Aboriginal archaeological digs. As you continue cruising this afternoon there will be time to relax before an afternoon arrival in Mannum. Here you will have time to explore before cocktails and hors d`oeuvres are severed prior to the sumptuous five-course Captain`s dinner. Overnight MV Expedition.

Day Six - Friday - This morning you will be collected from MV Expedition by coach for a tour to Reedy Creek Environmental Park. As well as natural rock shelters, the area offered permanent water and an abundance of wild game for hunting. Your guide will provide information enabling you to identify significant rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. Lunch today is a superb buffet prepared with fresh local produce as you cruise further downstream through more spectacular scenery and the final leg of your journey. Disembark MV Expedition at 4pm in Murray Bridge.

Operates: Embark: Sunday 8pm from Murray Bridge. Disembark: Friday 4pm at Murray Bridge. Passengers travelling by coach to connect with MV Expedition depart from Bowen Street, Adelaide on Sunday at 7pm and return to Adelaide on Friday at 6.15pm.

• From AUD $1,785.00
• Tour and Accommodation (Triple)

Murray Expedition Monday Morning Tea Cruise - PAH05

Experience a delightful morning tea cruise on board the MV Expedition as she cruises along the mighty River Murray from Mannum. Cruise past some of the most environmentally interesting areas of the entire River Murray system including small river townships, shack settlements and some of the rivers prolific wildlife sanctuaries.

Operates: Mondays at 11am from Mary Anne Reserve, Mannum.

• From AUD $30.00
• Tour - All Inclusive

Murray Expedition Friday Morning Tea Cruise - PAH06

Experience a delightful morning tea cruise on board the MV Expedition as she cruises along the mighty River Murray from Woodlane Reserve. Cruise past some of the most environmentally interesting areas of the entire River Murray system including small river townships, shack settlements and some of the rivers prolific wildlife sanctuaries.

Operates: Fridays at 11am from Woodlane Reserve via Mannum. Directions to Woodlane Reserve: Located 10 kilometres from Mannum. From Murray Bridge turn left onto Mannum Road, follow signs to Woodlane Reserve. Take right hand turn to Mypolonga and continue along following signs, take a right hand turn onto gravel road and travel 400 metres along road to car park and Woodlane Reserve.

• From AUD $30.00
• Tour - All Inclusive

Murray Expedition Five Night Wildlife Expedition Cruise - PAH04 (BOA08)

Just 45 minutes from Adelaide in the heart of the Murraylands, the captain and crew of the boutique passenger vessel Murray Expedition look forward to welcoming you aboard for a five night Proud Australia nature cruise.

Day One - Sunday - Join Murray Expedition at 8pm. Having settled into your Riverview cabin, enjoy a drink before dinner as Murray Expedition cruises to her overnight mooring point. As you cruise, Murray Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore. It is a perfect opportunity to view the nocturnal animals of Australia in their natural habitat. Later we tie up for the night of peace and tranquillity in the Australian bush. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Two - Monday - Your cruise continues upstream as you breakfast on a delicious buffet. You will pass huge lagoons teeming with bird life. During floods these inland lagoons were so immense that in the early riverboat days Captains could not find the true channels. Today the willows provide the perfect haven for the prolific and colourful bird life. Mid morning Murray Expedition arrives in picturesque Mannum, the birthplace of Australia`s riverboat trade. Here you will board the waiting coach for a history tour of this small township, which played a significant role in the development of South Australia. On tour we will retrace the colourful history of several pioneering families and visit the 103-year-old paddle steamer, the Marion. Lunch will be served aboard Murray Expedition as you cruise upstream to Walker Flat. This evening is `Australiana night` featuring typically Australian dishes. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Three - Tuesday - After breakfast Murray Expedition cruises further upstream. Mid morning arrive at Swan Reach and board your waiting coach for a tour to visit Murray Aquaculture, one of the most ambitious aquaculture projects undertaken in Australia. The fresh water crustacean is uniquely Australian and is only one of many species of crayfish found in Australia. With a local guide passengers are taken through the complex covering 10,000 square metres of ponds, nurseries and an interpretive information centre. On board, passengers have the opportunity to sample Murray Aquaculture fresh water crustaceans for lunch as Murray Expedition cruises to Blanchetown, site of Lock number one. The River Murray is dammed by 13 locks built for the early riverboat trade. Water cascades over the lock creating an excellent feeding place for the bird life. This evening, Murray Expedition will cruise to Moorundie Creek, named after the Aboriginal tribe that lived there. Murray Expedition moors overnight on a beautiful beach among towering River Red gums. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Four - Wednesday - Wake this morning in one of the most unspoilt and picturesque areas of the River Murray. You will be taken on an environmental discovery walk of Moorundie Creek, even today you will see evidence of an ancient Aboriginal civilisation - a huge canoe tree still stands. As Murray Expedition cruises downstream, you will pass magnificent lagoons teeming with bird life, majestic cliffs reaching for the sky and spectacular scenery as far as the eye can see. This afternoon join a fully trained ecologist aboard a flat bottom punt boat for a cruise through the lagoons and inlets to view the bird and wildlife at close range. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie entertainment around a blazing campfire. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Five - Thursday - This morning you will have an early departure for Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal conservation area where you will be met by a local Aboriginal guide and shown over Australia`s first Aboriginal archaeological digs. As you continue cruising this afternoon there will be time to relax before an afternoon arrival in Mannum. Here you will have time to explore before cocktails and hors d`oeuvres are severed prior to the sumptuous five-course Captain`s dinner. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Six - Friday - This morning you will be collected from Murray Expedition by coach for a tour to Reedy Creek Environmental Park. As well as natural rock shelters, the area offered permanent water and an abundance of wild game for hunting. Your guide will provide information enabling you to identify significant rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. Lunch today is a superb buffet prepared with fresh local produce as you cruise further downstream through more spectacular scenery and the final leg of your journey. Disembark Murray Expedition at 4pm in Murray Bridge.

Operates: Embark: Sunday 8pm from Murray Bridge. Disembark: Friday 4pm at Murray Bridge. Passengers travelling by coach to connect with Murray Expedition depart from Bowen Street, Adelaide on Sunday at 7pm and return to Adelaide on Friday at 6.15pm.

Murray Expedition Two Night River Discovery Cruise - PAH03 (BOA08)

Depart Murray Bridge for a relaxing weekend cruise of the River Murray. Enjoy stunning river scenery, fantastic meals and service.

Day One - Friday - Join MV Expedition at 8pm. Having settled into your river view cabin, enjoy drinks before a delicious supper as Murray Expedition cruises to her overnight mooring point and your captain introduces his crew. As you cruise, Murray Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore. This is an opportunity to see the river environment in a different perspective and may allow for a view of some of the nocturnal wildlife, especially birds such as night herons, owls and coots. Later, Murray Expedition ties up for the night of peace and tranquillity in the Australian bush. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Two - Saturday - Breakfast heartily while cruising this morning. Murray Expedition continues upstream today through some of the most spectacular scenery on the entire Murray River system. The inland lagoons are so immense that in the early riverboat days, Captains could not find true channels. In the early 1900s riverboat captains planted willow trees along the banks to clearly mark the main river channel. Today the willows provide the perfect haven for the prolific and colourful bird life. The Murray Expedition berths in Mannum allowing time for a stroll through this historic town. Here you will also enjoy a guided cruise led by an ecologist aboard a small boat through the lagoons and inlets of the Murray River - a highlight of your journey. There are some 320 species of bird life in this area and with the aid of binoculars and your well-informed guide you will study at close range the prolific bird life. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the Murray Expedition chefs as you cruise upstream. Late afternoon your vessel ties alongside the towering cliffs and beautiful sandy beach. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie bush entertainment around a blazing campfire. Overnight Murray Expedition.

Day Three - Sunday - This morning there will be time for further exploration of the tranquil Australian bush. Enjoy a hearty breakfast as Murray Expedition cruises downstream before a mid morning arrival in picturesque Mannum. Here board your waiting coach for a tour to the Reedy Creek Environmental Park. Your guide will provide information to enable you to identify significant rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. Lunch is a superb buffet with fresh local produce. This afternoon there will be more spectacular scenery before disembarking in Murray Bridge at 4.30pm.

Operates: Embark: Friday at 8pm from Murray Bridge. Disembark: Sunday 4.30pm at Murray Bridge. Passengers travelling by coach to connect with Murray Expedition depart from Bowen Street, Adelaide on Friday at 7pm and return to Adelaide on Sunday at 6.15pm.

Murray Expedition Two Night River Discovery Cruise - SHORTS

The captain and crew of Murray Expedition look forward to welcoming you aboard for a two night Proud Australia cruise.

Day One - Depart 8pm. As you cruise, Murray Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore, a perfect opportunity to view nocturnal animals.

Day Two - Continue upstream today through some of the most spectacular scenery on the entire Murray River system to Mannum. Enjoy a stroll through this historic town and a guided cruise led by an ecologist aboard a small boat through the lagoons and inlets of the River Murray. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie bush entertainment around a blazing campfire.

Day Three - Today cruise downstream to Mannum. Here board waiting coach for a tour to the Reedy Creek Environmental Park. Your guide will provide information on identifying rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. This afternoon enjoy more spectacular scenery before disembarking in Murray Bridge at 4.30pm.

Operates: Embark: Murray Bridge Friday 8pm. Disembark: Murray Bridge Sunday 4.30pm.

Passengers travelling by coach from Adelaide to connect with cruise depart from 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide, Friday 6pm and return Sunday 5.30pm.

Murray Expedition Two Night River Discovery Cruise - RECHARGE

The captain and crew of Murray Expedition look forward to welcoming you aboard for a two night Proud Australia cruise.

Day One - Depart 8pm. As you cruise, Murray Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore, a perfect opportunity to view nocturnal animals.

Day Two - Continue upstream today through some of the most spectacular scenery on the entire Murray River system to Mannum. Enjoy a stroll through this historic town and a guided cruise led by an ecologist aboard a small boat through the lagoons and inlets of the River Murray. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie bush entertainment around a blazing campfire.

Day Three - Today cruise downstream to Mannum. Here board waiting coach for a tour to the Reedy Creek Environmental Park. Your guide will provide information on identifying rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. This afternoon enjoy more spectacular scenery before disembarking in Murray Bridge at 4.30pm.

Operates: Embark: Murray Bridge Friday 8pm. Disembark: Murray Bridge Sunday 4.30pm.

Passengers travelling by coach from Adelaide to connect with cruise depart from 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide, Friday 6pm and return Sunday 5.30pm.

Murray Expedition Two Night River Discovery Cruise - SHORTS WINTER SALE

The captain and crew of Murray Expedition look forward to welcoming you aboard for a two night Proud Australia cruise.

Day One - Depart 8pm. As you cruise, Murray Expedition`s powerful floodlights illuminate the shore, a perfect opportunity to view nocturnal animals.

Day Two - Continue upstream today through some of the most spectacular scenery on the entire Murray River system to Mannum. Enjoy a stroll through this historic town and a guided cruise led by an ecologist aboard a small boat through the lagoons and inlets of the River Murray. This evening there is a traditional Australian barbecue on shore followed by live Aussie bush entertainment around a blazing campfire.

Day Three - Today cruise downstream to Mannum. Here board waiting coach for a tour to the Reedy Creek Environmental Park. Your guide will provide information on identifying rock formations and the abundant native vegetation and bird life. This afternoon enjoy more spectacular scenery before disembarking in Murray Bridge at 4.30pm.

Operates: Embark: Murray Bridge Friday 8pm. Disembark: Murray Bridge Sunday 4.30pm.

Passengers travelling by coach from Adelaide to connect with cruise depart from 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide, Friday 6pm and return Sunday 5.30pm.

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