Murray River Paddlesteamers Echuca

“Paddle steamer boats We went on the Canberra cute little paddle boat. Staff are very friendly and the captain is friendly and knowledgeable. You have a choice of top covered area or bottom front and back area. Has a bar and light snacks plus sovereigns. Very good trip would recommend. On a foot note the local government should invest some steel sculptures on the banks where the last settlers where to make it a bit more realistic.”

“Fantastic 3 nights aboard the Emmylou sailing from Echuca downstream to Torrumbarry Weir. We were blessed with glorious spring weather for all 4 days of our journey. There are only 8 cabins aboard, so a maximum of 16 guests (we had 15 on our trip). Secure undercover parking for our car was provided at Moama and we were bussed the 10 minute drive to the Echuca Port to board. We were welcomed by Captain Tim and Christine the guest services manager. We were introduced to the other two crew members, Engineer Mark and Chef Sean. The cabins aboard are air conditioned and necessarily very small (as wide as a double bed and about 2 metres longer, including the ensuite). Cosy and comfortable. Sean was a fantastic cook. The meals aboard were exceptional: varied; generous; and very high quality. Freshly baked treats for morning and afternoon teas, 3 course dinners and scrumptious continental and cooked breakfasts. Cruising down the mighty Murray River was very relaxing and inspiring with the occasional commentary from the Captain. Every day gave a new experience: BBQ dinner under the stars with local singer; visit to the Great Australian Beer Shed; Wine tasting and nibbles at St Annes Winery; walk around Perricoota Station. A fabulous trip and worth every cent, highly recommended”

“Murray paddle steam boats are great to visit, especially for kids—they absolutely love them. The boats are fun to explore, with big paddle wheels, old-fashioned design, and lots of interesting things to see and learn. Kids enjoy imagining what life was like on the river long ago, while adults appreciate the history and scenery. The gentle ride along the river, fresh air, and chances to spot wildlife make it a relaxing and enjoyable experience for the whole family.”

“We did the one hour cruise today with our two kids and it was great. The staff were really friendly and the boat was in great condition. They shared lots of interesting info along the way, and there was a little kiosk on board for snacks and drinks. It was the perfect length for younger kids, and we even got a photo of each of them “steering” the boat.”