Explore Australia’s beautiful Murray River aboard APT's brand-new paddlesteamer the PS Australian Star. Launching in 2025, the ship caters to a maximum of 38 guests in 19 staterooms, ensuring an exclusive and indulgent cruise. Throughout your journey, experience a thoughtfully designed itinerary blending adventure and relaxation as you discover culinary and cultural delights along the Murray River.
A Murray River cruise with APT offers an array of exciting experiences.
Highlights
- Riverside BBQ dining under the stars, complete with live entertainment and a crackling campfire
- Owner-led guided tour of Restdown Wines and Walking Trail, followed by a delicious lunch
- Journey back in time and discover Echuca’s dark secrets of the past on a one-hour guided lantern tour
- Savour a two-course lunch at the Mill
- Experiences in six destinations
Inclusions
- 7 nights aboard PS Australian Star
- A maximum of 38 guests aboard the brand-new paddlesteamer
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 21 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Services of an APT Tour Director
- Exclusive round-trip coach transportation to Melbourne
For a detailed itinerary, please contact your local RAC travel consultant or call 1300 655 179.
Day 1: Arrive Melbourne, Torrumbarry, Embark Paddlesteamer
Day 2: River Cruising, Perricoota Station
Day 3: River Cruising, Layfield Lane
Day 4: River Cruising, Echuca
Day 5: Rochester, Colbinabbin, River Cruising, Layfield Lane
Day 6: Echuca, River Cruising, Deep Creek Marina
Day 7: Torrumbarry Weir
Day 8: Torrumbarry, Echuca, Depart Melbourne
| Departures | Price per person, twin share* |
|---|---|
| Multiple departures in 2026 | From $7995 |
*Advertised price is based on 27 April 2026 departure. All prices listed include maximum saving amount. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for current prices and availability.
*Price is per person (pp), AUD, twin share and includes all saving amounts. Price and offer are correct as at 08 May 2025. Price based on GCVIC8: 27 April 2026.
^Save up to $800 per couple: Book by 30 June 2025. Save up to $800 per couple ($400 per person) when booking the 8-day Retreat to the Murray (GCVIC8) tour, departing June 2025 to May 2026. A non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of booking; $1000 per person for Murray River Cruise. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour's departure date.
General Information and Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 08 May 2025 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. Further APT terms and conditions apply, please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for details.
A further $165 deposit per person is due at time of booking. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
