The $6.75 million Australian Star which is currently being built will be the largest, wood-fired, luxury paddlesteamer in the Southern Hemisphere when it launches on the iconic Murray River in Victoria.
One-third of sailings or 16 seven-night sailings from June 2025 have already sold out.
The American Queen Voyages admitted “unforeseen circumstances and the inability to obtain sufficient capital at a commercially reasonable rate to continue operations,’’ the company said in a statement and notice to employees at its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale.
Luxury boutique river line Uniworld has unveiled a flash Leap Year sale offering 50 per cent off on some popular European itineraries - but hurry you have to book before 29 February.
If you are looking to take a genteel sailing on a Murray River paddlewheeler, now is the chance to save 15 per cent on selected three, four and seven-night voyages this year.
Our On Board host Rosie Kelly has just returned from sailing the Majestic Princess in the Mediterranean with her daughter. She and publisher Peter Lynch discuss her journey - and the changes to the ship, one of Australia's favourites after her many seasons sailing our own waters.
