PS Murray Princess
Bow of PS Murray Princess at Mannum | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Australia | |
| Name | PS Murray Princess |
| Owner | Sealink Travel Group |
| Operator | Captain Cook Cruises |
| Port of registry | Mannum, Australia |
| Launched | June 1986 |
| In service | August 1986 |
| Status | Operational |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Passenger Ship |
| Tonnage | 1506 tonnes |
| Length | 67 metres |
| Beam | 15 metres |
| Draft | 1.2 metres |
| Decks | 5 |
| Installed power | 2 x Scania AB DB 9 engines powering hydraulic pumps |
| Propulsion | Hydraulic Stern Wheel - fitted with Caterpillar 3408 Bow & Stern Thrusters |
| Speed | 6 knots |
| Capacity | 120 passengers |
| Crew | Varies on passenger numbers; Minimum Crewing 6 |
The paddlewheeler, PS Murray Princess, is a tourist vessel operating from its homeport of Mannum, South Australia, on the Murray River. The regular cruising schedule offers a 3 night cruise departing each Friday, a 4 night cruise departing each Monday or a 7 night combined cruise departing either Friday or Monday. The PS Murray Princess also offers 'special' cruises such as 7 night one way voyages from Mannum to either Loxton or Renmark.