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Murray River Day Trip: Lunch Cruise, Spectacular Views and Gourmet Experiences from Adelaide
4.1
89 Ratings
Adelaide
Embark on a Murray River day trip from Adelaide and experience a relaxing lunch cruise, stunning views, and gourmet delights. Don’t miss the chance to explore this unique river system and indulge in delicious treats at Melba’s Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wrights.
Embark on a Murray River day trip from Adelaide and experience a relaxing lunch cruise, stunning views, and gourmet delights. Don’t miss the chance to explore this unique river system and indulge in delicious treats at Melba’s Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wrights.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mannum - Upon reaching Mannum, embark on the Proud Mary for a serene lunchtime journey down the storied river, where you can observe the local fauna and picturesque landscapes. Learn about the river ecosystem and the distinctive terrain of the area.
- Mannum - After disembarking from your cruise, you’ll have leisure time to wander through the…
- Mannum - Upon reaching Mannum, embark on the Proud Mary for a serene lunchtime journey down the storied river, where you can observe the local fauna and picturesque landscapes. Learn about the river ecosystem and the distinctive terrain of the area.
- Mannum - After disembarking from your cruise, you’ll have leisure time to wander through the historic riverside town. Enjoy the breathtaking vistas, and pause frequently to capture the moment with photos, especially at the Mannum Lookout.
- Melba’s Chocolate & Confectionery - Opt to stop by Melba’s Chocolate Factory or Woodside Cheese Wrights, and consider buying from their selection of delicacies.
What's Included
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Afternoon tea at Melba’s is at own expense
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Afternoon tea at Melba’s is at own expense
Additional Information
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and spectacular vistas on this unforgettable day trip. Relax and indulge in a delightful lunch cruise along the picturesque and historic Murray River. Gain an insight into this unique river system with its magnificent landscapes and cliffs. Afterward, travel alongside the Murray River in your coach, taking in…
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and spectacular vistas on this unforgettable day trip. Relax and indulge in a delightful lunch cruise along the picturesque and historic Murray River. Gain an insight into this unique river system with its magnificent landscapes and cliffs. Afterward, travel alongside the Murray River in your coach, taking in the panoramic views and stopping regularly for great photo opportunities. On the return journey, visit Melba’s Chocolate Factory and satisfy your sweet tooth or Woodside Cheese Wrights and savor artisanal cheeses.
- Cruise varies slightly depending on river boarding poing - Monday: board at Mannum, Friday: board at Woodland Reserve
- Proud Mary Cruise duration is 2 hours
- Vessel type and times may vary at times of maintenance
- There is no lift on the Proud Mary - you will need to be able to get up the steep steps with hand rails on both sides to the lunch room area. Staff can assist if needed.
- Tour does not operate on Christmas Day
- Selected Adelaide CBD Hotels pick up & drop off available on request
Location
Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St
Franklin Street
Please arrive at 9.00am to meet your driver by the entrance to the bus bays inside the Adelaide Central Bus Station, 83-85 Franklin Street, Adelaide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(89 Ratings)
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Jo_s
Feb 18, 2025
A cruise worth taking - Weather was perfect and so was the tour. The bus driver Phil was knowledgeable and ready to make the day a success for all passengers. The Proud Mary was a beautiful vessel and its crew pleasant and friendly. Lunch was great and the Murray is such a beautiful river. The drive back through the Adelaide Hills was a perfect end to the day, especially the spotting of koalas in their natural habitat - a thrill for both overseas and local passengers.
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Liane_m
Feb 16, 2025
Loved the day out - Coach driver was very friendly, obliging and was very informative. The cruise was so relaxing and beautiful. The food was awesome and friendly staff. Overall the trip was fantastic with the cruise being the highlight.
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Linh
Feb 5, 2025
Proud Mary Lunch Cruise, Mannum and Melba's Chocolates - A highly enjoyable day starting with a drive past Callington, Strathalbyn and Murray Bridge on the way for a two-hour lunch cruise onboard the Proud Mary. Our driver/tour guide Phil gave great commentary during the drive and was good humoured. The Proud Mary was recently renovated and looked fantastic on the inside. We had self-serve coffee/tea and cake or fresh fruit immediately after boarding and the staff brought out the mains and dessert. No more buffet lunch due to COVID-19. The mains was a small portion of chicken with vegetables which tasted delicious. It might be too small a serve for some people though. The dessert was caramel crème brûlée which tasted amazing. Captain Peter hardly gave any commentary during the cruise but we were offered photo ops and wearing the Captain's hat. Mannum was lovely but quiet and we spent most of the time in the Visitors Information Centre and the Mannum Hotel. We love Melba's Chocolate Factory but the Cheese Factory was closed. Maybe due to the 40 degrees C weather? Our chocolates melted on the way home but they still tasted great. Thank you driver Phil and Adelaide Sightseeing and the crew onboard Proud Mary for a wonderful day.
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Andrerapp
Jan 25, 2025
Relaxing tour - We booked the tour for the 25th january 2025. We were picked up by our guide Gerry directly at the hotel. We lived a fantastic day with a vidit on Mount Lofty summit and a relaxing cruise on the Murray River with a delicious lunch. This tour is highly recommended.
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Joann_b
Jan 16, 2025
Staff with poor customer service skills - Bus driver was 10+, ship captain was good, staff on the river cruise were apparently all new except one and so were not helpful. My partner and I were not able to sit together at lunch because all spaces for our group was only at certain tables, we were told “work it out with your group”. I am suppose to ask people who want to sit together to move?” We had to get up and fill our small water class at a central location and were told we were not allowed to have a jug of water. Very unhelpful staff.
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Pat_i
Nov 27, 2024
Our tour guide Phil was... - Our tour guide Phil was very informative and entertaining made the day time on Proud Mary was a bit rushed Otherwise all good
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Gayle_l
Dec 3, 2024
Disappointing choice - The two course lunch was lovely & everyone by me enjoyed - thought we were going out on a paddle steamer, it wasn’t - we only cruised the Murray river maybe 2hours enough to have lunch the other 6hours was time on a bus or free time with cheese or chocolate that was our disappointment - we could have stayed in Adelaide for a posh lunch & explored
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Brigitta_h
Nov 19, 2024
Cruise very lovely / chocolate factory overrated - The boat tour was very nice and lunch was also tasty
I personally find that the chocolate factory and cheese factory is overrated
I would rather go to Hahndorf as an alternative eg combine Hahndorf with Murray river cruise
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Colinv342
Dec 31, 2024
Over all I would say we paid for a 4 star trip and got a 1 star trip. - Hi Tripadvisor,
I was not happy about the change of venue I was given at the last minuet.
I booked one trip and got nothing I booked for, i paid $191 per person and the Murray Bridge trip was $189.
First i was ambushed at the bus station saying we were not going on to the Mannum trip.
Second I paid more money for the the trip I was taken on.
Other people on the trip were not happy as well.
Third our trip to Handoff did not happen, most disappointing.
Fourth Our trip into Woodside was so rushed we only got a few minuets at the chocolate factory.
Fifth the bus driver was scaring everyone with his diving on the windy roads through the hills.
He was asked to slow down and he ignored the passengers.
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Jan_w
Dec 24, 2024
Poor planning - Delayed by a group of passengers who were 30 minutes late despite strict time deadlines. The bus driver was not advised that the Proud Mary was not running. We ended up trying to catch another boat but missed the deadline due to the late group. Ended up at Handorf where I have been before. This was a waste of my limited time in Adelaide. Poor planning. Offered a full refund but does not compensate for lost travel time in Adelaide.
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