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 winter.

But you must book by 31 March to secure your cabin on the 16-guest, iconic  PS Emmylou during her  last year of overnight sailings on the Murray River.

dining on the deck
Dining on the deck

PS Emmylou’s tv role

Seasoned river cruisers may recall that Emmylou is the world’s only wood-fired paddlesteamer which starred in the 1980’s TV hit series All the Rivers Run with Aussie star Sigrid Thornton in the lead role.

Solo travellers are also being offered a 20 per cent discount, provided they book by 31 March.

Life aboard a paddlesteamer

The charming Emmylou offers a selection of voyages departing from Echuca on the Victoria/NSW borders with stops at wineries, historic farm stations, indigenous sites and country towns.

cabin on PS Emmylou
Cabin on PS Emmylou

Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom and guests can enjoy meals on the timber deck or in the charming saloon. There are also riverside picnics and a campfire dinner under the stars.

Winter sailings on the Murray River

For sailings in June, July and August, discounted fares start from $1530pp for a three-night sailing, $2040pp for four-nights and $3570 for seven-nights.

Solo travellers will pay a discounted fare of $2520 for a three-night cruise, $3360 for four-nights and $5880 for seven nights.

Fares include all meals, daily shore excursions and wine/beer during dinner and return train trips between Melbourne and Echuca or carparking in town.

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