Murray River Paddlesteamers is offering savings of $500 per couple on 2027 and 2028 cruises to celebrate the upcoming launch of Australia’s first, five-star, overnight river vessel, Australian Star, on 18 September, 2026.
The cruise line is also offering a reduced solo supplement of 45 per cent on Australian Star’s three, four and seven-night cruises from the historic, Victorian river port of Echuca on the Murray River.
Australian Star’s debut, three-night cruise will herald a new era of luxury cruising on the Murray River. The riverboat blends heritage with contemporary elegance and stands as the largest wood-fired paddlesteamer in the Southern Hemisphere – and the world’s only five-star, sleep-onboard paddlesteamer, setting a new benchmark for river cruising. Australian Star captures the charm of a 19th-century paddlesteamer while offering modern comforts with 38 deluxe, air-conditioned staterooms. Guests can relax in a plush lounge with panoramic river views, savour gourmet cuisine in the onboard restaurant, and enjoy multiple outdoor spaces perfect for taking in the scenery.
The Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund invested in the vessel, which features an energy-efficient, hybrid propulsion system, powered by an original 1907 wood-fired steam engine. Australian Star offers intimate, all-inclusive journeys that immerse guests in the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the Murray River.
The offers on 2027 and 2028 cruises
- Book a three, four or seven-night sailing aboard Australian Star in 2027 or 2028 and save $250 per person, twin-share
- Bonus offer on seven-night cruises – also receive a free night, pre-cruise, at the Mercure Port of Echuca motel
- Reduce solo supplement of 45 per cent instead of normal 75 per cent on selected 2027 and 2028 departures
Guests can avail the savings by booking before September 30, 2026.
Including the $250 per person saving, fares for Australian Star in 2027 and 2028 are available from $3,045 per person, twin-share, for a three-night cruise, $4,145 ppts for a four-night cruise, and from $6,745 for a seven-night cruise.
Interested travellers can book the special offers on Murray River Paddlesteamers’ website.
