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Proud Mary, Murray River

The vessel, Proud Mary (formerly MV Expedition), was built in Berri, South Australia in 1982. The Proud Mary was purpose built with a shallow draft, allowing the vessel to safely navigate shallow sections of the river. The style of the vessel was taken from the Mississippi river cruisers. The vessel produces its own power from onboard generators and waste water is stored onboard then removed when in port in accordance with environmental guidelines.

Cruises range from two to five days, and offer many opportunities for a varied working, dining, and leisurely program. Chartering Proud Mary includes exclusive use of the vessel, all meals, accommodation, entertainment and conferencing facilities.

Proud Mary Cruising Options

2 Night Cruise - departs Friday
5 Night Cruise - departs Sunday


Note - Fuel Surcharge:
Due to the increase on Government levies on fuel - Proud Mary has been forced to impose a fuel surcharge on all extended cruises. This charge will be included in your final payment balance.

Accommodation onboard Proud Mary
Accommodating only 40 passengers in 18 spacious air conditioned Deluxe River View Cabins, spread over three levels namely the River Reck, View Deck and Sun Deck, Proud Mary provides a unique nature based experience with a touch of luxury. Each cabin is equipped with self-controlled air-conditioning / heating units which makes travelling pleasant all year round and bedding configuration can be either double or twin share.

They also offer breath-taking river views and open on to balcony areas. Though all the cabins are smoke-free zones, the decks are open spaces where you can freely smoke. The Proud Mary ensures your safety while cruising by providing lifejackets in all the cabins and placing life buoys on all decks around the vessel.

Each cabin has a private ensuite, hair dryers, tea/coffee making facilities and is serviced twice daily free of charge. Anyone can order a drink at the bar or make a coffee in the lounge before venturing out onto the Proud Mary’s spacious open decks.

Bikes and canoes are available free of charge to enable our passengers to explore at their leisure any spectacular mooring locations or to discover the backwaters. For those who like a spot of fishing, reels and baits are also available.

Proud Mary Vessel Facilities
All rooms offer spectacular river views and open on to the balcony area. Aboard Proud Mary there is ample open and covered deck space, the upper level features a sun sports deck. A well appointed bar and lounge provides the perfect environment for passengers to relax, cruise and unwind.

Proud Mary's dedicated Australian Crew include: Captain, Engineer, Cruise Director, Cabin Stewardess, Head and Second Chef - all available and eager to cater for your every comfort and desire.

Conference Facilities
• Choosing the venue for a conference is crucial to its success - it has a major impact on the comfort of delegates and the amount of information they retain.
• The ideal venue creates a team environment in relaxed and pleasant surroundings away from the workplace and home.
• The riverboat Proud Mary offers all this and more, while providing a unique alternative to the usual conference or seminar venue.
• With facilities for 70 people, she is the ideal choice for a memorable conference or seminar.

Weddings onboard Proud Mary
Experience the romance of the river – a wedding and weekend away with the people that mean the most. The Proud Mary is an ideal venue as it offers a warm and friendly atmosphere in spectacular surroundings. This breathtaking river and luxurious vessel provides the perfect place for your Wedding Ceremony or Reception. This boutique location offers a unique and original wedding experience. Proud Mary caters for 100 People Cocktail Style and 50 People Sit down Dinner.

Cuisine
Enjoy dining experiences from an Australiana Bush Barbeque on shore to a 5 course Captains Dinner. All of your superb 3 meals daily are included in your cruise.Our resident chefs specialise in preparing modern Australian and European cuisine and insist on the highest quality of produce for their dishes. Local and fresh food and vegetables are supplied regularly and freshly baked bread is collected at various points along the river.

With notification our chefs are able to cater for most dietary requirements. Please advise us at time of booking of any special requirements.

Shore Excursions
(All shore excursions are included in your cruise!)
Join our resident expert ecologist to explore the River Murray at its best through our nature based cruise highlights.

Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise
Proud Mary, Murray River Cruise

Abundant wildlife will be seen throughout your entire expedition cruise. River Gums and Willows line the banks of this famous river and provide a perfect safe haven for birds and wildlife. Take a closer look with the aid of binoculars. Not only by day but also by night, the Proud Mary’s powerful floodlights illuminate the graceful willows and dark waters as you cruise. View nocturnal wildlife, especially birds such as night herons, owls and coots.

Some of the informative tours include:
• A journey aboard a small boat to cruise the River’s secluded lagoons and inlets, here you will view some of the 320 species of birdlife in this region and discover the intricacies of the ancient cliff face.
• The Nocturnal Discovery is an insight to abundant wildlife, including the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat, floodlights illuminate the secluded outback enabling you to easily view the native flora & fauna.
• Murray Aquaculture, one of the most ambitious aquaculture projects undertaken in Australia. With a local guide visit the interpretation centre, ponds and nurseries, which house the yabby, a uniquely Australian freshwater crustacean.
• Take a fascinating guided nature walk through Reedy Creek Gorge more commonly known as Mannum Waterfalls. Discover this permanent water course from waterfalls, through swamps and wetlands.
• Aboriginal Dimension – Journey into history at Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Conservation Park, one of the oldest archaeological digs in Australia. In 1929, burial grounds, tools and art were discovered revealing facts about life on the River over 8,000 years ago. Here you are met by a local Aboriginal Guide and will discover galleries of cave art and smoke stains from ancient fires and some artifacts unearthed by archaeologists.
• Australian Theme – As dusk falls, enjoy and evening around a blazing campfire. A delicious bush barbeque is prepared using local produce, including billy tea and damper. Along with evening entertainment under the stars on the golden sands of the river bank.

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