Christmas in July cruises onboard the PS Murray Princess just got cheaper with Captain Cook Cruises offering 25% off selected three, four and seven night Christmas cruises throughout July.
Christmas in July cruises combine the popular three, four and seven night cruise itineraries with Christmas in July festivities including a traditional Christmas Dinner or lunch, a range of Christmas themed activities and games, Christmas music, egg nog, and a visit from Santa with presents for all the guests.
In between celebrating Christmas it’s full steam ahead down the mighty Murray River as guests discover Australian history, culture, and wildlife on the newly refurbished PS Murray Princess.
Sit back in one of two cosy paddlewheel lounges, displaying views of the working paddle wheel, and enjoy the winter enchantment and beauty of the river as the Murray Princess cruises past towering limestone cliffs, and along riverbanks lined with mallee scrub and red gum forests.
Birdlife on the Murray River includes an abundance of Australian favourites including Swans, Swamp Hens and Wood Ducks and their young. Plant life is also thriving and led by on-shore guides passengers can enjoy nature walks, eco-tours and learn about the ecology of the river.
Each day features exciting day trips to historic ports, sacred Aboriginal sites, a sheep station and woolshed and a native wildlife shelter.
Follow the food and wine trail for with cellar door wine tastings and one evening enjoy an Aussie-style campfire barbecue on the riverbank.
The 25% off Christmas in July sale is available on three night cruises departing July 8th, 15th and 25th, on four night cruises departing July 29th and on seven night cruises departing July 8th, 15th, 25th and 29th .
Sale fares for the three night Discovery cruise start from $694.50 per person, twin share. Sale fares for the four night Outback Heritage cruise start from $949.50 per person, twin share and sale fares for the seven night Murraylands and Wildlife cruise start from $1416 per person, twin share.
Prices include accommodation, all meals, Christmas in July festivities, guided nature walks, eco-excursions, onboard presentations, onboard WiFi, the Captain’s Dinner and Cocktail Party, live entertainment, use of ship’s facilities including a sauna, spa, sun deck, bar, two lounges, restaurant and mini gymnasium and complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or secure car-parking in Mannum.
For further information visit www.murrayprincess.com.au
SOURCE: Captain Cook Cruises