PS Emmylou – Australia’s Most Luxurious Boutique Inland Cruise Launched

The spectacular paddle steamer, the PS Emmylou, the world’s only wood-fired cruising paddle steamer, is being relaunched. Following a specially designed luxury upgrade and fit out, the Emmylou will launch with an extended 3 to 4-night program.

By Visit Victoria on November 12, 20182 minutes read

Taking passengers for the first time through some of the most pristine and intact ecological forests, to places of geographic, historic and Aboriginal cultural significance, the PS Emmylou will travel along the world’s third longest navigable river, to world heritage wetlands, and the world’s largest red gum forest.

With only 9 cabins, and the Murray River as muse, this boutique steam-powered cruise, is able to moor alongside outstanding river wineries, drop in to local producers, pause to explore heritage sites such as the 1860s Perricoota Station, and access ancient Murray River tributaries on the MV Kingfisher with an environmental specialist.

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The refitted contemporary cabins include fine linens topped with silky duvets, with the boat’s premier cabin, the Emmylou Suite located on the front Upper Deck, with French Doors opening to a private deck and 180-degree views of the river.

Onboard dining, prepared by the Emmylou’s Chef, features local food and wine from across the Heathcote and Perricoota wine regions. Riverside campfires are offered in the evenings, with stunning night skies to complete this unique experience.

Cruises:

Night for “weekend escapes”
2,3 or 4-nights Upper Murray River Cruising:

2-nights: ‘Highlights’ with an eco and wine focus
3-nights: Offers ‘Discovery cruise’
4-nights: Offers ‘Explorer cruise’ covering 160 river kilometres

New onshore experiences in the 2 to 4-night river cruises include:

Overnight mooring at historic Perricoota Station with guided tour, and dining in the mansions Packing Shed;
Guided eco tour aboard MV Kingfisher at the World Heritage Listed Barmah Wetlands with over 230 bird species.
Wine and providore tours, visiting local farms with outstanding artisanal produce;
Lunch at the award-winning riverside Morrisons Winery;

Transport and Accommodation from Melbourne:

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Echuca Moama set along the Murray River is just two and half hours from Melbourne by car; regular train services are available from Melbourne and/or Bendigo
A private limousine can be arranged to pick up guests directly from Melbourne hotels with delivered to the Emmylou
Return transfer to and from Melbourne including stay at Hilton Doubletree available

: Suite French Doors

: Suite Cabin – Queen Bed 2

Background:

In the early 1800s, 110 paddle steamers travelled along the Murray in Echuca. Today, only 5 wood fired paddle steamers remain, with the PS Emmylou the world’s only remaining wood-fired paddle steamer to offer overnight cruises. The PS Emmylou is driven by a restored 1906 steam engine and calls the historic Port of Echuca home, where the largest number of working paddle steamers in the world are moored.

For bookings and full cruise details visit www.murrayriverpaddlesteamers.com