Located in the historic Port of Echuca, Victoria, we operate 2 beautiful Steamers ~ PS Emmylou & PS Canberra.
Launching mid 2025, our third Steamer, PS Australian Star ~ the Southern Hemispheres first luxury riverboat. Located on the banks of the Murray River, in the bustling riverport of Echuca, Murray River Paddlesteamers proudly operate 3 beautifully restored paddlesteamers. With a combined age of over 230 years our fleet, the PS Canberra, Pride of the Murray and PS Emmylou, have a proud history workin
g along the rivers. These days, with each of the boats offering a unique tourism experience the future is as exciting as the past, and our crew can't wait to show you what it's all about! With a huge range of experiences on offer, and operating every day of the year except Christmas Day, there is something for everyone at Murray River Paddlesteamers. Throughout the year we offer daily short cruises, and morning & afternoon tea cruises, or if you're looking for something more, Wharf-To-Winery, lunch and dinner cruises. During the warmer months (September - May) PS Emmylou departs on relaxing 1 and 2 night heritage cruises - there's no better way to soak up the atmosphere of river life! PS Emmylou also offers dockside accommodation, year round, with our 'Boatel' package - if you would like a night, or more, in Echuca's most unique and waterfront hotel. PS Emmylou (b. 1980) is our fully licensed restaurant paddlesteamer, seating over 40 guests for morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch or dinner, and comfortably accommodating 18 guests overnight. Our chefs prepare all meals freshly onboard, and the menus are changed seasonally complimented with a fine selection of wines and beers. Why not indulge, take some time out, and enjoy some delicious food whilst watching the beautiful scenery slide past onboard Echuca's Finest Paddlesteamer, PS Emmylou. PS Canberra (b. 1913) and Pride of the Murray (b. 1924) are the perfect way to see the old Port of Echuca from the river. Listen to the Captain as they recall the colourful history of the riverboat trade; whilst you cruise past the towering redgum wharves in the area. If you'd like to make a day of it, you can join us for our famous Wharf - To - Winery package. Arrive at the award winning Morrison's Winery in style, by paddlesteamer of course, to enjoy an afternoon of decadent food and fine wine before enjoying a leisurely cruise back to the Port of Echuca. For something a bit different, why not experience Riverlights: The Story of Echuca. Set off onboard Pride of the Murray for a 2-course dinner whilst cruising under darkness, before the story of Echuca and the paddlesteamers is revealed before your eyes. We won't say too much, it'll give the surprise away! Of course, if you would like to experience any of this privately, or create a tailor-made package to suit your needs, all of our paddlesteamers are available for exclusive charter. Our crew look forward to welcoming you onboard one of Echuca's favourite paddlesteamers!!
07/11/2024
The Christmas 🤶 🎄 🎅 holiday season is fast approaching.
Don’t forget to book your unforgettable experience on the beautiful Murray River, named as the world’s 🌍 best 25 places to visit in 2025 by National Geographic!
Link below. 👇
🌞 Summer on the Murray with PS Emmylou! 🌞
We're excited to announce our brand-new summer season cruises departing from Echuca! Whether you're looking for a relaxing hour on the water or a luxurious evening experience, we’ve got you covered:
✨ NEW Adults-Only 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: Enjoy a stunning sunset as you dine on a delicious three-course meal, with the golden light filtering through the river redgum trees. A perfect way to spend a summer evening on the Murray! Plus a new VIP package is available 🌅🍽️
🌿 Daily 1-Hour Scenic Cruises: Hop aboard for a relaxing daytime journey through the heart of the Murray River. Ideal for soaking in the beauty of the river and surrounding nature as you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar🌳
Don't miss out on these unforgettable river experiences! Book your cruise today and make this summer one to remember. ✨
A wonderful Sunday read in The Age ‘Traveller’ of our new luxury vessel debuting in June 2025, PS Australian Star ⭐️ . Exciting times ahead for cruisers and the Murray River region.
The stunningly and captivating mighty Murray River has been named the 'best of the best global 2025' places to visit by National Geographic, as we announced yesterday.
To be chosen amongst other wonderful and enchanting places on our planet is something!!
Along with this, singling out our new vessel to debut mid next year, PS Australian Star as the shining lead of the future and continuation of the history of paddle steamers along the Murray River.
PS Australian Star will provide a luxury river boat experience for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere. Our company is an Australian owned and run company and to be acknowledged and spotlighted by National Geographic is something we are so proud of!
PS Australian Star will sit alongside our queen of day tours, PS Canberra and charming, PS Emmylou who will be chartered by Travelmarvel on 4 night cruises from August 2025.
Below is a great editorial piece (one of many) to read and enjoy of our wonderful and breathtaking area of the world, The Murray River.
Many Aussie places that have achieved international renown. But Nat Geo has named a surprising destination as the country's best for 2025.
22/10/2024
*** NEWS *** BEST OF THE WORLD 🌍
The Murray River has made National Geographics Best of the World Destinations for 2025!
Curated by National Geographic's team of experts and editors around the globe, is a true reflection of the beauty, uniqueness and magic which unfolds at every breathtaking corner of The Murray River.
To have our new luxury vessel, PS Australian Star, launching mid 2025 also featured is a stellar proud moment!
*** We are selling fast coming into the silly season and January *** ~ secure your booking now for an unforgettable experience onboard a traditional wood powered steam engine!
Choice of:~
Dinner Cruise ~ 1hr historical cruise ~ Wharf to Winery Lunch ~ Port to Plate Cruise
We're excited to announce our brand-new summer season cruises departing from Echuca! Whether you're looking for a relaxing hour on the water or a luxurious evening experience, we’ve got you covered:
✨ NEW Adults-Only 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: Enjoy a stunning sunset as you dine on a delicious three-course meal, with the golden light filtering through the river redgum trees. A perfect way to spend a summer evening on the Murray! Plus a new VIP package is available 🌅🍽️
🌿 Daily 1-Hour Scenic Cruises: Hop aboard for a relaxing daytime journey through the heart of the Murray River. Ideal for soaking in the beauty of the river and surrounding nature as you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar🌳
Don't miss out on these unforgettable river experiences! Book your cruise today and make this summer one to remember. ✨
We are moving closer to the launch of our new vessel, PS Australian Star!!!
Visit www.murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com.au to secure your Stateroom and be one of the first to experience the Southern Hemispheres’s first luxury river boat 💙
07/09/2024
🌞 Summer on the Murray with PS Emmylou! 🌞
We're excited to announce our brand-new summer season cruises departing from Echuca! Whether you're looking for a relaxing hour on the water or a luxurious evening experience, we’ve got you covered:
✨ NEW Adults-Only 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: Enjoy a stunning sunset as you dine on a delicious three-course meal, with the golden light filtering through the river redgum trees. A perfect way to spend a summer evening on the Murray! Plus a new VIP package is available 🌅🍽️
🌿 Daily 1-Hour Scenic Cruises: Hop aboard for a relaxing daytime journey through the heart of the Murray River. Ideal for soaking in the beauty of the river and surrounding nature as you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar🌳
Don't miss out on these unforgettable river experiences! Book your cruise today and make this summer one to remember. ✨
3 Night Murray River Discovery - PS Emmylou10Stand Up Paddleboarding3+ daysSpend three mornings waking up to the sounds of the rhythmic swish of the paddlewheels on our popular three-night Murray… Recommended by 100% of travellers100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.f...
25/08/2024
🎉Emmylou New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise with Optional Stay Over NOW OPEN. This cruise sells out every year so be quick, Limited seats are available! Buy Now
Choose your perfect Murray River paddlesteamer lunch cruise experience in Echuca. Discover scenic beauty and gourmet delights as you select your memorable journey along this iconic Australian river. Book now for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
21/08/2024
Delighted to announce that the much loved PS Emmylou will continue overnight cruises along the Mighty Murray River from Echcua under the APT Travel Group brand Travelmarvel from August 2025. The revival of Australian river cruising continues at full steam! You can read our full Media Releasehttps://www.murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Emmylou-to-steam-ahead-in-partnership-with-APT-210824.pdf
19/08/2024
Unfiltered and naturally stunning. 🌅 Captured by our Skipper, Warren, this evening. Picture yourself unwinding and recharging in this serene spot.
Join us for a stylish journey on the majestic Murray River aboard our Paddlesteamers.
Explore more and book at mrps.com.au
05/08/2024
The crew had a curious visitor this morning.
This friendly fella decided to check out what was going on in the Saloon on Emmylou.
We tell our guests they will see lots of beautiful Australian birdlife, but this was extreme.
Emmylou Last Minute Savings | PS Australian Star Suite Special Ending Soon - https://mailchi.mp/mrps.com.au/lastminute Be quick to secure your 2024 cabin aboard Emmylou, now 88% Sold Out
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Don't miss your opportunity to cruise aboard PS Emmylou in 2024 before she retires from accommodation cruises!! (ps she'll be back doing daily cruises in Echuca)
Don't miss the Emmylou Experience in 2024 before she retires!!
somewhere on the mighty Murray River going upstream just past deep Creek... towards Echuca
The Emmylou is back
Everybody’s favourite PS Emmylou is back! Here she is departing today on her first four night cruise after the floods.
If there was ever a time to visit Echuca to see the Murray River it would be now..!
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see this majestic river in all her glory.
Book now at www.mrps.com.au
Check out this clip of PS Canberra departing on her first trip out after the recent floods…
Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Victoria Visit NSW
All the Rivers Run... to Torrumbarry Weir where all the gates are open atm... wow..
Good Morning from Emmylou downstream of Echuca on a swollen Murray River
Wondering how Emmylou is at the moment??
As it may seem that the peak has arrived, fingers crossed, we took to the air with our drone to show you the extent of this historic event across Echuca Moama. Oct 2022 Floods. Stay Safe.
No boats today, just a thankyou... these guys and our community are incredible. A call was posted on Community FB for 200 people urgently to assist the CFA and Defence Force crews to build a levy.. Boom we were there and it was done! The CFA commander then gave us a briefing.. so proud! We can do this.. stay safe.
It's not all that often that you can literally stand in the middle of Murray Esplanade at the Port of Echuca & see this!!!!
Hope this warms up your rainy day blues.. toot toot... #explore #australia
Located on the banks of the Murray River, in the bustling riverport of Echuca, Murray River Paddlesteamers proudly operate 3 beautifully restored paddlesteamers.
With a combined age of over 235 years our fleet, the PS Canberra, Pride of the Murray and PS Emmylou, have a proud history working along the rivers. These days, with each of the boats offering a unique tourism experience the future is as exciting as the past, and our crew can't wait to show you what it's all about!
PS Emmylou (b. 1980) is our fully licensed restaurant paddlesteamer, seating over 40 guests for morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch or dinner, and comfortably accommodating 18 guests overnight. Our chefs prepare all meals freshly onboard, and the menus are changed seasonally complimented with a fine selection of wines and beers. Why not indulge, take some time out, and enjoy some delicious food whilst watching the beautiful scenery slide past onboard Echuca's Finest Paddlesteamer, PS Emmylou.
PS Canberra, the oldest paddlesteamer still operating in our fleet, was built at Goolwa, SA, in 1913 for David Connor of Boundary Bend. He, and his brother, operated the largest fleet of fishing vessels in inland Australia, comprising of up to 11 paddlesteamers. PS Canberra was their flagship from 1913 to 1944, working along the waters of the Murray, Darling, Murrumbidgee and Lachlan Rivers.
It was in 1944, under ownership of the Collins Bros, that PS Canberra had the promenade deck added and started operating regular tourist excursion cruises.
With a huge range of experiences on offer, and operating every day of the year except Christmas Day, there is something for everyone at Murray River Paddlesteamers.
Throughout the year we offer daily short cruises, and morning & afternoon tea cruises, or if you're looking for something more, Wharf-To-Winery, lunch and dinner cruises.
During the warmer months (September - May) PS Emmylou departs on relaxing 1, 2, 3 & 4 night River Journeys - there's no better way to soak up the atmosphere of river life! With newly refurbished, luxuriously appointed ensuite cabins PS Emmylou is the ultimate Murray River Experience.
PS Emmylou also offers dockside accommodation, year round, with our 'Boatel' package - if you would like a night, or more, in Echuca's most unique and waterfront hotel.
PS Canberra (b. 1913) and Pride of the Murray (b. 1924) are the perfect way to see the old Port of Echuca from the river. Listen to the Captain as they recall the colourful history of the riverboat trade; whilst you cruise past the towering redgum wharves in the area.
If you'd like to make a day of it, you can join us for our famous Wharf - To - Winery package. Arrive at the award winning Morrison's Winery in style, by paddlesteamer of course, to enjoy an afternoon of decadent food and fine wine before enjoying a leisurely cruise back to the Port of Echuca.
For something a bit different, why not experience Riverlights: The Story of Echuca. Set off onboard Pride of the Murray for a 2-course dinner whilst cruising under darkness, before the story of Echuca and the paddlesteamers is revealed before your eyes. We won't say too much, it'll give the surprise away!
Of course, if you would like to experience any of this privately, or create a tailor-made package to suit your needs, all of our paddlesteamers are available for exclusive charter.
Our crew look forward to welcoming you onboard one of Echuca's favourite paddlesteamers!!
