Christmas on the Murray Princess
2024
10 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
Sunday 22nd DECEMBER TO Tuesday 31st deCEMBER
The PS Murray Princess is a true inland paddlewheeler, purpose built for the Murray River with lashings of the character and charm of yesteryear. She is the largest inland paddlewheeler in the southern hemisphere, propelled by its massive stern wheel. This Christmas tour on board this beautiful old lady of the river is unhurried and informal. Kick back and relax as you marvel at the ancient towering cliffs bathed in the evening sun and the unique flora and fauna will bring out the photographer in you.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Horsham, Mannum, Mundarra, Murray Bridge, Salt Bush Flat, River View Lodge - Piggy Flat, Traditional Christmas Lunch, Wildlife Tour, Lambert Estate - Barossa Valley, Caurnamont, Blanchetown, Burk Salter Boutique Winery, Swan Reach, Sunnydale Woolshed Show, Native Wildlife Shelter - Aussie BBQ, Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, Younghusband, Kingston S.E. and Mount Gambier.
CRUISE
Murray Princess Cruise
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
7 nights on board the Murray Princess
PLEASE NOTE
Cabins onboard the Murray Princess are outside cabins with twin beds. Each cabin opens onto the outside deck with picture windows to view the passing scenery. Please enquire with us about limited double cabins or staterooms available.
TOUR COSTS
Twin Share Room First Tour:
$7,230 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours:
$7,130 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours:
$7,080 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours:
$7,030 per person
Single Room Supplement:
$1,615 per person
Deposit: $500 per person
As a thank you for travelling with O'Shannessy's Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
In most cases, O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
O'Shanessy's Quality Tours are now providing travel insurance through Nib Insurance.
Travel insurance is not compulsory, however the Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider at the time the balance of the tour is to be paid. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or must cancel at late notice.
Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets your needs.
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TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary Chauffeur Driven Transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
Luxury Touring Coaches
Our full size, 3 axle luxury coaches have only 32-36 passenger seats allowing you even more personal space and extra leg room. Our coaches are fitted with comfortable reclining seats with aisle arm rests, foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, restroom, climate control air conditioning and Road Cam monitors which display the road ahead in real time. Each coach has a second door for easier entry and exit and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. Our coaches have full air suspension delivering a smooth and quiet ride which also allows us to lower the coach closer to the ground, making boarding and disembarking even easier.
Tour Directors
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
All full cooked breakfasts, morning teas and lunches most days, and two course restaurant dinners daily.
One lunch at your own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Receipt of payment of funds will be taken as acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions of travel for this tour. Prices include GST and all taxes.
Deposit is fully refundable until 121 days prior to departure date.
Balance due on invoice approximately 100 days prior to departure.
Cancellation 120 to 91 days before tour departure date 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 90 days of tour departure date No Refund
On or after tour date departure No Refund
If a tour is cancelled for any reason by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before the departure date, all passengers will be offered the option of transferring to another tour of their choice, hold the funds in trust for a future tour or a full refund. There is no time limit as to when this must be used. If a lockdown is implemented while a tour is in progress, our first priority is the safety and wellbeing of our passengers and ensuring that we get each and every one of them home safely, and therefore we treat every situation individually. The Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or have to cancel at late notice. Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets all of your needs. We are able to provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance. If you would like a quote please call our office toll free on 1800 354 352.