Join the intimate cruising vessel, the Murray Expedition, to discover the Murray River’s eco-system at its best. Our cruises operate 365 days a year and include all meals, riverview en-suite accommodation and daily nature based shore excursions.

The 5 night cruise gives you an excellent opportunity to see the River environment in a different perspective and may allow you to view of some of the nocturnal wildlife, especially birds such as night herons, owls and coots.

Highlights

A journey aboard a small boat to cruise the River’s secluded lagoons and inlets, here you will view some of the 320 species of birdlife in this region and discover the intricacies of the ancient cliff face.

The Nocturnal Discovery is an insight to abundant wildlife, including the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat, floodlights illuminate the secluded outback enabling you to easily view the native flora & fauna.

Full Itinerary

Itinerary times and details are subject to variation due to daylight savings and river levels. Vessel departs Mary-Ann Reserve Mannum every monday at 11:00am Duration 1 hour 15 minutes Vessel returns to Mary-Ann Reserve

Directions

Departing only 1 hour from Adelaide, return coach transfers are available to bring you to Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge or Blanchetown to meet up with the Murray Expedition boat. For self-drive passengers, secure undercover lockup garaging facilities are available adjacent to the wharf at Murray Bridge.

Arriving by car – to join the Murray Expedition

Travelling from Adelaide, South Australia to Murray Bridge:

1. Take the South Eastern freeway out of Adelaide to the Murray Bridge exit.
2. Carry on into Murray Bridge and turn right at the third set of traffic lights. This is East Street with the Bridge Port Hotel on the corner.
3. Follow the signs to ‘Sturt Reserve’ and park in the Community Club Car Park.

Travelling from the Australian Eastern States to Murray Bridge:

1. After travelling through Tailem Bend take the Murray Bridge exit and continue onto the township over the bridge.
2. Take the 1st left once off the bridge. This is East Street with the Bridge Port Hotel on the corner.
3. Follow the signs to ‘Sturt Reserve’ and park in the Community Club Car Park.

Special Requirements

The chefs insist on the highest quality of produce for their dishes. Local and fresh food and vegetables are supplied regularly and freshly baked bread is collected at various points along the river.

With notification our chefs will do their best to cater for your dietary requirements & needs.

Terms and Surcharges

Cash payments can be made on the day upon boarding the vessel.

Personal, bank or company cheques are accepted however it takes at least 10 working days to clear. Should a cheque be provided without ralevant clearance period, penalties may apply.

Credit card payments are accepted with fees applicable (2% — Visa, Bankcard and Mastercard, 4% — American Express and Diners Card).

Direct deposit is also available into our Westpac bank account, BSB number 035 039 and account number 325398 (if you wish to utilise direct deposit as your form of payment please ensure that your booking reference number and passenger/group name is clearly listed).

Once payment has been received a travel voucher will be issued allowing guests to board the vessel upon presentation of this voucher.

Note: Payment details and conditions differ for group travel and charter rates