Have you ever considered taking a Murray River cruise, but you’re not sure what’s included? Well, wonder no more, because we’re here to tell you exactly what you can expect. Cruising down the Murray River on either the Proud Mary, the Murray Princess or the PSS Emmylou is an iconic journey everyone should take. But each type of cruises offers a unique experience. To make planning easy, here’s what you can expect to be included in most Murray River cruises.

All meals included

Firstly, you can forget about packing food. Everything you need is right there on board the vessel. Each cruise is slightly different, but in most cases, you’ll have a buffet and a la carte options. The onboard chefs prefer to use fresh, local, seasonal produce. So, you’ll be getting a range of different options depending on what time of year you go.

Plus, if you’re a bit of a tea or coffee addict, you’ve got 24-hour self-serve facilities available. Many cruises also feature the occasional riverside Aussie barbecue for something a little different.

Ecological walks and tours

There are several excursions along the way, checking out local points of interest and beautiful sights. All of these are included as part of your cruise, however, some optional tours do come at an additional cost. There are still plenty of included onshore tours, guided eco-walks and even onboard presentations for you to enjoy along the way.

These tours are a great way to get out and see parts of Australia you just normally wouldn’t get to experience. Some of them even include some great local food and drink!

Live entertainment

If you like to get out exploring during the day, it’s natural you want to let your hair down in the evening. Most tours offer live entertainment featuring talented musicians and performers. So, if you like to relax in the evenings with a bit of live music, you’ll get plenty of that on a Murray River Cruise.

For something a bit different, most cruises also hold the traditional Captains Buffet Dinner and Dance. That’s a chance for you to really let your hair down!

Daily room service

You’re on holiday, so we get it, you don’t want to be doing all the boring things you do at home like making your bed. Murray River cruises come with daily room service. How does that sound? Fresh towels, beds made – all you have to do is enjoy your trip. Most vessels have rooms including air-conditioning/heating, hairdryers, and a choice of bedding configuration too. Always check this before booking.

Add in all your coach transfers and parking

While not always included in the price of every cruise, you always have the option of adding in your extra travel needs. So, if you need bus transfers to and from the departure point of your cruise, you can add those in. If you’ve got your own car, you can even organise paid parking nearby as well. So, apart from being an incredible trip, it’s also super easy!