PS Emmylou
Additional 2022 Departures Out Now !
New Additional 2022 Departures
2 Night Cruises – 9 April and 3 December
3 Night Cruise – 15 April, July 1,8,29, 19 August, 23, 30 September, 16 December
4 night Cruise, 5,11,18 April, 4th July, 1, 15 August, 19, 26 September, 21,29 November, 12 December
6 Night Cruise 20th June
6 Night All the Rivers Run Cruise – 20th June 2022
Lock in 2022 pricing for 2023 Cruises for bookings until 31 December 2022
6 Night All the Rivers Run Cruise
From $3350 pp
You will love our now popular 6-night All the Rivers Run Cruise. Sailing from Echuca the itinerary pays homage to its namesake novel, visiting Perricoota Station, embarking on new onshore tours, and partaking in movie nights viewing the 1984 movie adaptation, starring Emmylou as PS Providence.
This cruise relives the notion of living on the river, allowing guests to experience both the Upper and lower river from Echuca, with days spent listening to Kookaburras bursting into song or watching a flock of galahs playing in the distance. Evenings spent viewing the sunset through towering Red Gums and watching the rising moon will be lasting memories of this special river cruise.
Guests will also enjoy four onshore tours taking you further along the river to Swan Hill visiting the fabulous Pioneer Settlement & WW2 Flying Boat Museum. A feature of this cruise is a narrated tour of Echuca, founded by Henry Hopwood where you will visit little-known historical sites learning about the rich history of this beautiful river port town, once Australia’s largest inland port with over 100 Paddlesteamers.
All Inclusive River Cruising from $3350 per person
Highlights
New Deluxe Air-Conditioned Cabins with private ensuites
The Emmylou Suite for an added touch of luxury and space
Visit Perricoota Station where All the Rivers Run was filmed
Re-live the story watching the series with after-dinner movie nights
Signature Grand Dining Riverside
Experience the River Up and Down Stream from Echuca
Visit Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement
Visit Lake Bogo Flying Boat Museum
Visit Barmah Wetlands for a Eco Cruise
Enjoy a city of Echuca visiting the historical sites
Visit Restdown & St Annes Wineries meeting the owners and enjoying a tour and tastings
Enjoy fresh seasonal local produce prepared by your onboard Chef
Sample a variety of locally produced wines
Native wildlife in their natural environment
Local Skipper Commentary
Inclusions
Your own complimentary copy of All the Rivers Run written by Naco Cato in 1958
Complimentary wine and beer at dinner service
Complimentary transfer to/from local Hotels & Echuca Train Station.
Optional Melbourne and Bendigo return transfers
Onboard Accommodation
4 onshore guided tours
All Chef-prepared meals
Espresso Coffee, Tea & Bottled Water
Complimentary Wifi throughout the boat
Pricing
Pricing for 2022
High Demand for River Cruises – PS Emmylou Adds 13 New 2022 Departures New Season 2022/23 Cruise Prices Released Murray River Paddle steamers (MRPS), Echuca, is today announcing an additional 13 departures to its 2022 PS Emmylou overnight cruise schedule.
Summary of Departures 2022
• 2 Night • 3 Night • 4 Night • 6 Night
9 Cruises 12 Cruises 27 Cruises
9 Cruises
2022/23 New Season Prices
Today we are releasing our 2022/23 season pricing for departures from 1st April 2022. All cruises now include selected wine & beer with dinner service with complimentary, tea/coffee, soft drink and bottled water throughout the cruise.
Prices start from
• 2 Night $2080pp
• 3 Night $3300pp
• 4 Night $4480pp
• 6 Nights$6840pp
Monday
All the Rivers Run
Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome afternoon tea with freshly made Australian
scones, jam & cream with tea and coffee as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your chef-prepared welcome dinner. Tonight, we moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property was first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV movie “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence
After dinner enjoy the first of four movie nights reliving the struggles of Philadelphia Gordon, played by Sigrid Thornton in the famous mini-series.
Tuesday
Kingfisher cruise
kingfisher bird
Perricoota Station
This morning we depart on a half-day excursion to the small town of Barmah. Here you will depart on a guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife. Enjoy the timeless, natural beauty gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands followed by a riverside picnic lunch and a visit to St Anne’s winery for a cellar door tour with the owners.
Arriving back at Perriccoota Station join a guided walking tour of the buildings and vast gardens scattered with old date palms. This afternoon we cruise downstream towards Torrumbarry Weir.
Wednesday
Toorrumbarry Weir
Swan Hill
This morning we depart on our day tour. You will visit Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
and explore the famous Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement with lunch and a cruise aboard
PS Pyap.
We visit the lovely township of Kerang before arriving at Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum. Here you can view a restored Catalina PBY5 Flying boat which depicts the type and size of aircraft that were used as patrol bombers during World War II, visit the original underground communications bunker and watch a short video about the history of the depot.
We then visit Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement. Take a walk down the main street and picture yourself in a rural settlement more than 100 years ago, with immaculately preserved and restored buildings and memorabilia as the perfect backdrop. Make sure you take time to view the PS Gem, once the most impressive passenger river paddlestreamers on the river. We then board PS Pyap for a cruise on the Murray before returning to Toorumbarry Weir.
This evening take a guided walk across the weir visiting the Interpretive Centre
learning about the Murray Darling Basin, the Weir and lock system which dates to 1923 before enjoying dinner overlooking the Weir.
It is then time for movie night.
Thursday
This morning PS Emmylou departs cruising upstream towards Perricoota Station.
We then depart for our onshore half-day tour visiting Restdown Winery, producers of fine organic wines, and Hereford beef. Here you will enjoy a guided 1.4km wetlands walking trail of early Aboriginal significance with the owners followed by a gourmet lunch of local produce
with complimentary wine tastings. Upon arrival, back at Perricoota Station, we continue our journey downstream enjoying dinner as we cruise towards our overnight mooring at Deep
Creek Marina.
This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Lane Mooring. Enjoy breakfast on the deck then relax with a good book or just take in the river views and wildlife as Emmylou steams her way upriver.
Today you’re welcome to try your hand at steering the boat with the Skipper or learning how the 1906 steam engine works with the Engineer.
Tonight, you will enjoy our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before joining your fellow passengers at the riverside grand dining table, star lit by the Southern Cross and candles. After dinner enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening
Enjoy breakfast on the deck then relax as we cruise towards the Port of Echuca. This afternoon you depart on a fully narrated tour of Echuca, once the centre of Australia’s inland trade and thriving Port. You will visit historical sites and learn about the rich history of this beautiful riverside town. This afternoon and evening we cruise upstream from Echuca exploring the upper river enjoying dinner as the sun sets over the river. Tonight, enjoy the final special presentation of All the Rivers Run.
Overnight at Morrisons Mooring.
This morning before breakfast early risers can enjoy a lagoon boardwalk above Horseshoe Lagoon before PS Emmylou departs for the Port of Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell.
3 Night Murray River Discovery Cruise
From $1440 pp
Our popular 3 night Murray River Cruise invites you to Discover leisurely cruising over 160km’s of the winding upper Murray River. Cruising aboard a traditional wood-fired paddlesteamer on this 3 night Murray River Cruise engages your senses from the moment you board.
Feel the warmth of the 1906 steam engine as the engineer stokes the boiler with Redgum logs, climb up to the wheelhouse to chat to the Skipper, or just sit and gaze at the changing reflections in the water as PS Emmylou takes you back to a bygone era of romantic travel.
During the cruise step off the vessel to experience an onshore tour highlighting places of geographical, historical and cultural significance. Tour the historic Perricoota Station, first built in 1843 for an insight into the history of the area and St Anne’s Winery with an owner-led cellar and barrel tastings tour. You will also embark on a small boat eco-cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Barmah Forest in search of local flora and birdlife in the world’s longest strand of Red River Gum.
Enjoy our signature riverside Grand Dining with evenings spent around a campfire and under a beautiful night sky, this journey is sure to be a highlight of your holiday.
Availability as At 22 June 2021
Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome afternoon tea with freshly made Australian scones, jam & cream with tea and coffee as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Time to relax or take the opportunity to chat with the Engineer and Skipper in the wheelhouse about the rich history of the river and PS Emmylou.
As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your chef prepared welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other species of birds as the stars begin to appear.
Tonight, we moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property was first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV movie “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence.
Tuesday
King Fisher Cruises
Kingfisher
This morning we depart on a half-day excursion travelling to the small town of Barmah for a guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher. Enjoy a picnic lunch riverside before we continue to the region’s largest winery, St Anne’s where you will enjoy a winery tour provided by the owners and taste their fabulous table and fortified wines.
Arriving back at Perricoota Station join a guided walking tour of the buildings and vast gardens scattered with old date palms before PS Emmylou continues upriver towards Deep Creek Marina. Tonight, after dinner, it’s Movie Night, with a special presentation of “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous
a historical presentation about the riverboats of the mid 1850’s along the Murray River.
This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Mooring. Enjoy breakfast on the deck then relax with a good book or just take in the river views and wildlife as Emmylou steams her way upstream. Today your welcome to try your hand at steering the boat with the Skipper or learning how the 1906 steam engine works with the Engineer.
Tonight, you will enjoy our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before joining your fellow passengers at the riverside grand dining table, star lit by the Southern Cross and candles. After dinner enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
This morning before breakfast early rises can enjoy a riverside stroll before PS Emmylou then departs for the Port of Echuca where we reluctantly say farewell
Pricing
Inclusions
Complimentary transfer to/from local Hotels & Echuca Train Station, transfers from Melbourne and Bendigo can be arranged
Onboard Accommodation
Chef-prepared meals
Onshore guided tour
Espresso Coffee, Tea & Bottled Water
Complimentary Wifi throughout the boat
Complimentary wine and beer with dinner service
4 Night Murray River Explorer Cruise
From $2150 pp
Highlights
New Deluxe air-conditioned Cabins with private ensuites
The Emmylou Suite for an added touch of luxury and space
Two onshore guided tours to local wineries, historical sites, local producers
Guided Eco Cruise, World Heritage-listed area
Overnight mooring, a guided walking tour of at Perricoota Station Estate
Signature Riverside Grand Dining under the stars & campfire
Enjoy fresh seasonal local produce prepared by your onboard Chef
Native wildlife in their natural environment
Local Skipper Commentary
Inclusions
Complimentary transfer to/from local Hotels & Echuca Train Station, transfers from Melbourne and Bendigo can be arranged
Onboard Accommodation
Regionally inspired Chef prepared meals
Two onshore guided tours
Espresso Coffee, Tea, Soft Drink & Bottled Water
Complimentary Wifi throughout the boat
Complimentary wine and beer at dinner service
Cruise Prices
Monday
Departing Echuca downriver, enjoy a welcome afternoon tea with freshly made Australian scones, jam & cream with tea and coffee as you begin to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Time to relax or take the opportunity to chat with the Engineer and Skipper in the wheelhouse about the rich history of the river and PS Emmylou.
As the sun starts to set over the river, time for an evening cocktail before your chef prepared welcome dinner. Listen to the river birds evening chorus, watch for kangaroos, wombats, egrets and many other species of birds as the stars begin to appear.
Tonight, we moor at the famous Perricoota Station. Rich in history, the property was first settled by James Maiden in 1843, and famous for starring in the TV movie “All the River Run” where PS Emmylou was renamed PS Providence.
Tuesday
This morning we depart for our half-day onshore tour visiting Restdown Winery, producers of fine organic wines, and Hereford beef. Here you will enjoy a guided 1.4km wetlands walking trail of early Aboriginal significance with the owners followed by a gourmet lunch of local produce with complimentary wine tastings. This afternoon we continue cruising downstream arriving early evening at Torrumbarry Weir. Here you can take a walk across the weir and visit the Interpretive Centre learning about the Murray Darling Basin, the Weir and lock system which dates back to 1923. Tonight enjoy dinner overlooking the Weir and evening wildlife.
After dinner, it is movie night, with a special presentation of “Riverboats Remembered” a fabulous historical presentation about the riverboats of mid 1850’s along the Murray River.
This morning we steam upstream towards Perricoota Station where we depart on a half-day excursion.
Enjoy a traditional Australian picnic lunch riverside before departing on your guided Eco Cruise, where you can get up close to Australian nature and wildlife. Nowhere else in the world can you experience such timeless, natural beauty and peace as when you are gliding through the World-Heritage listed Barmah Wetlands aboard the MV Kingfisher.
Arriving back at Perriccoota Station join a guided walking tour of the buildings and vast
gardens scattered with old date palms before PS Emmylou continues towards our overnight mooring at Deep Creek Marina.
Thursday
This morning PS Emmylou departs on a full day of cruising towards our Layfield Lane Mooring. Enjoy breakfast on the deck then relax with a good book or just take in the river views and wildlife as Emmylou steams her way upriver. Today your welcome to try your hand at steering the boat with the Skipper or learning how the 1906 steam engine works with the Engineer.
Tonight, you will enjoy our signature Grand Dining gourmet Australian BBQ. Enjoy sampling the delicious range of Pacdon Park UK small goods for entrée before joining your fellow passengers at the riverside grand dining table, star lit by the Southern Cross and candles. After dinner enjoy some yarns sitting around the campfire before retiring for the evening
This morning before breakfast early rises can enjoy a riverside stroll before PS Emmylou then departs for the Port of Echuca where we reluctantly say farewel
