New savings and bonuses are being offered for the launch of Australia’s first, five-star, overnight riverboat.
The brand new PS Australian Star will start offering cruises up to a week long on the Murray River next year.
Murray River Paddlesteamers is offering early bird savings on all suite bookings and a bar credit for bookings made by June 30.
The $6.75 million, 38-guest vessel will be the largest paddlesteamer in the Southern Hemisphere and the only wood-fired, five-star, accommodated paddlesteamer in the world.
She will boast a deluxe lounge offering sweeping river vistas, a fine-dining restaurant, multiple outdoor relaxation areas and 19 sleek staterooms, all opening to a deck and offering an ensuite, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, luxury linen and a TV entertainment system as well as ever-changing views.
Early bird savings of 10 per cent for premium suite bookings and a $100 bar credit per suite are available for bookings made by June 30. The offer applies to sailings from June 23, 2025, to December 31, 2026, subject to availability.
Including the suite discount, fares for a three-night cruise will be available from $2,970 per person twin share in a suite; a four-night cruise from $3,960 per person twin share in a suite; and a seven-night cruise from $6,930 per person twin share in a suite.
Fares include onboard meals, daily shore excursions and experiences, V/Line rail transport between Melbourne and Echuca, cruise transfers, Wi-Fi, gratuities, selected beers and wines with dinner and soft drink, bottled water and tea/coffee throughout the cruise.
Murray River Paddlesteamers also offers a 10 per cent commission for travel agents booking Australian Star sailings plus bonuses for multiple bookings.
