Australians can now enjoy significant savings on the renowned PS Emmylou's three-night cruises along the Murray River.

The offer, which provides a $400 discount per couple, is available for bookings made by 31 July 2026. The cruises, departing weekly from Echuca, Victoria, include gourmet meals, shore tours, drinks with dinner, and rail transfers.

The PS Emmylou, powered by a 1906 steam engine, accommodates 16 guests and is famed for its role in the 1980s mini-series ‘All the Rivers Run’. Guests can relax in well-appointed cabins and enjoy the vessel's timber decks and dining saloon. The cruises feature local produce and wines, with excursions to wineries, historic sites, and wildlife sanctuaries. A highlight is the campfire dinner under the stars.

Craig Burgess, Director of Murray River Paddlesteamers, expressed delight at the joy the PS Emmylou brings to its passengers. He noted that recent investments by APT Travel Group will allow for continued enhancements, including the introduction of a larger vessel, PS Australian Star.

The special offer applies to sailings from September to November, with fares starting at $1,400 (A$2,150) per person, twin-share. Bookings must be made by 31 July 2026, using the code ‘Emmyspring’. The fare includes all meals, excursions, selected beverages, and transfers from Melbourne to Echuca.

For more information, visit the Murray River Paddlesteamers website

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