PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises
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PS EMMYLOU Authentic Australian River Cruises ECHUCA VI CTORIA AUSTRALIA SEASON 2021/22 Luxury Boutique Australian River Cruising Optional Melbourne Hotel Stay Begins Your Journey Optional Melbourne Return Transfers Multi-Course Dining Prepared By Our Onboard Chef Complimentary Wine & Beer with Dinner Riverside Dining & Campfires Premium Onshore Guided Tours Authentic Woodfired Paddlesteamer Daily Historical Commentary Complimentary Wifi Internet Maximum 16 Guests Only Book With $400 Per Person Contents PS EMMYLOU STORY 2 REGIONALLY INSPIRED DINING 3 MELBOURNE HOTEL PARTNERS 3 CABINS 4 1 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER EXPERIENCE CRUISE 5 2 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER ESCAPE CRUISE 6 3 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER DISCOVER CRUISE 7 4 NIGHT MURRAY RIVER EXPLORER CRUISE 8 6 NIGHT ALL THE RIVERS RUN 9 CRUISE 2021-2022 CRUISE DEPARTURES 10 SYDNEY Murray River ECHUCA BENDIGO MELBOURNE Turn Pont Nght ruse Torrumbarry Wer Norrs Bend Restdown Kngfisher Wnery ruses PERRIOOTA RD Perroota Staton BARMAH RD TORRUMBARRY WEIR RD BARMAH Deep reek Marna HEADWORKS RD HEADWORKS OB HWY TORRUMBARRY THYRA RD B400 ST Anne’s B75 Wnery M UR Pa don Park R MOAMA AY Layfield Ln VA EY HW Y Horseshoe Lagoon Turn Pont DEPART EHUA B75 B400 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU 1 Murray River PS Emmylou Story & The side wheel paddlesteamers are distinctly Australian having During 2018 PS Emmylou underwent a specially designed luxury first plied the Murray river in 1853, they established a thriving upgrade and fit out. The new contemporary cabins and ensuites industry which survived until rail and roads began to service the include fine linens topped with silky duvets, with the boats’ region near the turn of the century. By 1873 there were 240 boats premier cabin, the Emmylou Suite located on the front Upper trading along the Murray River. The inland prospered as trade and Deck, with French Doors opening to a deck and 180 degree views commence developed, and previously out of the way settlements of the river. were kept in touch with the cities. Guests can enjoy small boat boutique cruising at it's finest with With the introduction of the railway, the paddlesteamers and just 16 guests comfortably accommodated in 8 deluxe cabins as their industrious crews progressively lost work until the riverboat PS Emmylou visits places of geographic, historic and Aboriginal industry was but a shadow of it’s illustrious past. cultural significance. Guests will also enjoy onshore tours visiting The Murray River which includes the Darling and Murrumbidgee outstanding local wineries, dropping into local producers and rivers is one of the longest river systems in the world. Although accessing ancient world heritage Murray river tributaries aboard weirs have cut down the navigability of the river, the Murray MV Kingfisher with an environmental specialist. alone still claims 2508 kilometres of meandering waters. Onboard dining, prepared by the Emmylou’s Chef, features local PS Emmylou, the world’s only wood-fired cruising paddlesteamer produce and wines from across the Heathcote and Perricoota wine reminds us of the romantic days of the paddlesteamers and is regions. Riverside campfires are offered in the evenings, with now an Australian Icon of the River. Built locally during 1980-82 in stunning night skies to complete this unique experience. the style of the 19th century paddlesteamers, she is perfectly at We are proud to continue the tradition of overnight cruising on home at the Port of Echuca, residing with the last few remaining Australia’s greatest waterway with our trademark level of country paddlesteamers of the past. She is 30 metres long and 10 metres hospitality aboard an authentic paddlesteamer. We hope you can wide, steel hulled and timber decked. join us to connect you with Australia’s inland history, geography, culture and cuisine. OPTIONAL WINE & BEER ONSHORE TOURS FREE INTERNET DELICIOUS COFFEE, TEA PRE CRUISE WITH DINNER REGIONAL CUISINE & SNACKS HOTEL STAY CONNECT WITH US @MURRAYRIVERPADDLESTEAMERS @MURRAYRIVERPS @MURRAYRIVERPS MURRAYPADDLESTEAMERS 2 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU Regionally Inspired Dining Inspired by Australia’s heartland, our menus Dinner is the highlight of the day with multi take full advantage of our region’s diverse course 3 to 5 course dinners served with a bounty of fresh, local ingredients to fashion choice of regionally inspired main meals authentic dishes. always offered. On 3, 4 & 6 night cruises you will experience our signature Riverside Your Chef takes great care in ensuring all guests dietary requirements are catered for Grand Dining. Dining under the stars is a whilst our onboard staff will charm you with special experience as your chef and crew DINING ABOARD EMMYLOU traditional Australian country hospitality and serve you a delicious gourmet Australian attentive service. BBQ. After dinner relax at the riverside • Tantalising multi course lunch and dinners campfire with your fellow passengers A typical day cruising starts with an delightful • Bountiful continental and full breakfast toasting marshmallow. range of continental choices, including fresh options fruit, cereals and pastries or full English Choose to sit with fellow passengers or with • Traditional morning and afternoon teas breakfast. Your Chef can also cook your your partner, the choice is yours on all PS • Vegetarian and gluten-free menu options Emmylou cruises. favourite omelette or combination to order. • Fabulous choice of local and Australian wines Tea, coffee and a range of juices are always A wide variety of drinks is available including and beverages included with breakfast. spirits, aperitifs, cocktails and premium • Free seat dining Lunches range from riverside picnics following wines. On all 2 - 6, night cruises selected onshore tours to extensive multi course dining wines and beers are complimentary with • Seasonal alfresco dining with idyllic river featuring a choice of mains, salads, pastas, cold dinner service. Complimentary barista-made views meats and deserts. Coffee, Premium Teas, Soft drinks and Bottled • Grand riverside dining under the stars on all Water are available throughout your cruise. 3, 4 & 6 night cruises Melbourne Hotel Partners We are delighted to be partnering with the Pan Pacific Group with over 40 Hotels across Oceania, Asia& North America. PAN PACIFIC SOUTH WHARF PARKROYAL MELBOURNE AIRPORT Discover city of Melbourne along the Yarra River. Why rush when your hotel is located so close to the airport. Arrive Enjoy waterfront living at Pan Pacific in style at Parkroyal Melbourne Airport. With direct access to Melbourne as you explore the South Wharf international and domestic terminals you will enjoy convenience precinct with fabulous outlet shopping like no other. and bustling Melbourne just across the river. $80 per night surcharge applies for weekday stays at Parkroyal Hotel, Melbourne Airport. MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU 3 MAIN DECK Stairs Paddle Cabins Wheel Bathroom Kitchen Life /Bar Saloon Jackets Outdoor Dining Dining Room Queen Cabin DELUXE CABINS Steam Engine Paddle Staff WITH PRIVATE Wheel Stairs Boarding ENSUITES UPPER DECK Welcome to your home aboard Paddlesteamer Emmylou. We invite you Twin Double Queen to relax in a warm inviting atmosphere Cabin Cabin Cabin of mid 1800’s riverboat charm without sacrificing modern conveniences. Emmylou features contemporary deluxe Emmylou Queen cabins with fine linens and plush new Suite Twin Double Queen bedding which will ensure you are well Cabin Cabin Cabin rested to fully enjoy your time aboard with us. Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the boat. MAIN DECK CABIN UPPER DECK CABINS EMMYLOU SUITE This private Queen Cabin boasts a plush Guests enjoying Upper Deck Cabins can The boats premier accommodation and most queen bed and private ensuite. The cabin is choose from Queen, Double & Twin Single spacious. This elegant suite provides a warm conveniently situated on the Main Deck with Cabins all with private ensuites, with ambiance located on the Upper Deck at the close proximity to the dining Saloon. doors opening to the outside affording front of the boat with French Door opening neighbouring guests the unique opportunity to the deck. Featuring a seating area, ensuite to enjoy a social atmosphere, swapping and plush queen bedding guests can relax stories and forming lasting friendships with with a drink and watch the river banks of the fellow travellers. Upper Murray drift by. Twin Double Queen Emmylou Queen Cabin Cabin Cabin Suite 5.8sqm 6.0sqm 6.5sqm 12sqm 4 MURRAY RIVER PADDLESTEAMERS - PS EMMYLOU PS EMMYLOU OPTIONAL EXTRAS Melbourne Hotel $870 Per Couple 1 Night Murray River Pre Stay & Return $770 Solo Traveller Transfers - Optional Experience Cruise Ex Melbourne Melbourne Return $620 Per Couple Transfers $520 Solo Traveller Cruise departs Port of Echuca, Riverboat After cruising upstream PS Emmylou turns to Bendigo Return $420 Per Couple Dock, Echuca on Saturday at 6.30pm and continue the journey back downstream under Transfers returns to Echuca on Sunday morning at the Echuca/Moama Bridge where we pass the $320 Solo Traveller 9.30am. imposing Echuca Wharf lit up for the evening Self Drive Car Parking $25 Per Night and other Paddlesteamers moored after their FRIDAY – Optional Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay day on the river. SATURDAY DEPARTURES Today you have time to explore the wonderful Relax with a drink on the upper deck or just city of Melbourne before checking into your sit and let the river glide by before Emmylou Pre Stay Hotel at Pan Pacific South Wharf. pulls into her overnight mooring for the Take a free City tram ride, explore Flinders St evening at Layfield Lane. Here we set up a Station, grab a coffee from one of the many campfire under the stars where you can enjoy laneway cafés’, visit Eureka Sky Deck, National a good yarn with your fellow passengers. Galley of Victoria and lunch in Chinatown. Relax with a beverage from the bar or roast SATURDAY – Optional Transfers marshmallows before retiring for the evening at your leisure. Departing at 10.30am from your Hotel you travel to Echuca via Nagambie.