Christmas In July

Inclusions

  • Christmas festivities, carols and a traditional Christmas Dinner
  • All meals (buffet & a la carte)
  • An exciting selection of shore-side tours
  • Guided nature walks & eco-excursions
  • Onboard presentations
  • Use of spas & saunas
  • Captains Dinner & Cocktail Party
  • Live entertainment
  • 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar
  • Complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or car-parking in Mannum

Timetable

Christmas In July
3-Nights Friday 19th July 2013

  • Cruise departs Mannum Friday 4.30pm. Returns Mannum Monday 9.00am
  • Coach Transfer depart Adelaide Friday 1.30pm Central Bus Station (85 Franklin St), 1.45pm Stamford Plaza (150 North Terrace) & 2.00pm Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (125 North Terrace). Return Mon 12.00noon-12.30pm
  • Optional Post-cruise Barossa Valley tour returns Adelaide 5.30pm

Extend your Cruise to 7-Nights including Free Barossa Valley Tour
7-Nights Friday 19th July 2013

  • Cruise departs Mannum Friday 4.30pm. Returns Mannum Friday 9.00am
  • Coach Transfer depart Adelaide Mon/Fri 1.30pm Central Bus Station (85 Franklin St), 1.45pm Stamford Plaza (150 North Terrace) & 2.00pm Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (125 North Terrace). Return Mon/Fri 12.00-12.30pm
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Christmas In July - Friday 19th July 2013 - 3 Nights from AU$666pp - Celebrate Christmas in July 

When winter comes around it's time to break out the mince pies, puddings and Yuletide treats. For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, that transforms into Christmas in July, snuggled up in the warm cosy lounges of Murray Princess with a mulled wine and great company. Extend your cruise to 7-Nights from $1350pp.

Sample Highlights - subject to change

  • Christmas festivities, carols and a traditional Christmas Dinner
  • Historic Mannum
  • Nocturnal floodlight cruise
  • Murray Bridge
  • Guided nature walk
  • Big river gorges & towering sandstone cliffs
  • Riverland food & wine tasting
  • Backwater wildlife tour
  • Captains Dinner and dance
  • Optional Barossa Valley Tour

Christmas in July celebrations first began in 1933 in North Carolina where it became an annual event for a  summer camp. Australia has a thriving multi-cultural society and in South Australia many townships such as German Handorf have strong Winter Christmas traditions. Murray Princess brings the best of our Northern Hemisphere winter culture to the Murray River for a 3-Night Christmas in July cruise.

Bonus Features 

  • Nature based adventure with expert local guides
  • Cruise aboard an authentic working paddlewheeler
  • Two lounges with spectacular two-story windows
  • Choice of 3 accommodation levels
  • ustralian crew with a wealth of local knowledge
  • Fantastic value Solo Sailor fares for single travellers 

About Your Vessel PS Murray Princess

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

Dining

  • Dining aboard Murray Princess includes delicious table d'hote menus, Captain's Dinner & buffet dining. Breakfasts are buffet. Download Sample Menus. Special Diet? Most dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice. Please ensure you note on your Booking Request

Coach Transfers from Adelaide

  • Complimentary Coach Transfers depart Adelaide every Friday & Monday 1.30pm Central Bus Station (85 Franklin St), 1.45pm Stamford Plaza  (150 North Terrace) & 2.00pm Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (125 North Terrace). Return Friday & Monday 12.00noon-12.30pm. 

Parking in Mannum

  • Complimentary car parking is available at Mannum subject to availability – bookings essential. 

What is not included

  • Cruise fares exclude drinks, optional tours & services

Barossa Valley

  • An optional Barossa Valley tour is available at the conclusion of your cruise, departing Mannum approx 9.30am and returning to Adelaide 5.30pm

Adelaide Accommation

  • We offer a choice of two hotels in Adelaide for pre and post cruise accommodation
  • Mercure Grosvenor and Stamford Plaza 

Adelaide Sightseeing

  • We recommend Adelaide Sightseeing for additional touring options during your stay in Adelaide

Kangaroo Island

  • This cruise can be easily combined with Kangaroo Island

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Winter Sun Sale - Jun 2013 – Aug 2013 - 3, 4 & 7 Nights Cruises from AU$666pp
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BONUS - Christmas in July Cruises - departing 19Jul13
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  • 3 Nights from $666 pp twin share – normally $888 every Friday
  • 4 Nights from $899 pp twin share – normally $1199 every Monday
  • 7 Nights from $1349 pp twin share – normally $1799 every Friday & Monday
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Early Booking Saver Fares - Year Round

Enjoy great year round savings on 3, 4 & 7 night Murray River crusies with our Early Booking Saver Fares. A set number of cabins are assigned for each voyage at EBS fares. Once these are sold, prices revert to normal fares.  

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Kangaroo Island Package

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