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8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Small groups are defined as 24 passengers or less
Take on the Majestic Murray River as you cruise on Captain Proud side paddle wheeler for a 2 course lunch and 3 hour cruise. Sit back and relax with purchases made from our licensed bar or up to observation area looking into wetlands taking in the views of the Mighty Murray.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mount Lofty Summit
Look over Adelaide City and the panoramic views. This area was discovered by Mathew Flinders in 1802. Weather permitting as can be very cold and fogged in.
Drive past Thorngrove Manor. Built to look like a baroque castle, this lavish, high-concept hotel is 1.5 km from the Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens and 9 km from the 835-hectare Belair National Park.
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
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Pickup included
401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
aprildawnao,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was amazing tour. All stops had plenty of time to look around and lunch on the Murray River was so good. The staff was also amazing specially Roy.




271judic,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good tour guide/bus driver with enough information to help us make decisions. E.g. 1 hour at Hahndorf, she suggested where to shop. Murray River Cruise was very pleasant, but the commentary was completely ignored by the rest of the guests, as they talked so loudly, we could not hear. We could hear outside, but the day was chilly, so not an ideal place.
Carly E,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
Guide was way too chatty and quite annoying. Cruise was relaxing but lunch was not very good. I would never book with this company again.
Rosina S,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
Graham was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the areas we travelled through and his light hearted humour made for a lovely day. Unfortunately the lunch was a let down on the river cruise. I had the fish and chips and ended up with a plate full of burnt, oily batter with little bits of dry fish here and there, others at our table felt equally let down give what we paid.
Derril,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
View from Mt. Lofty provides a sense of Adelaide layout, but not spectacular. River boat is tired and due for retrofit. Many river views obscured by trees along riverbank. Lunch was good and plentiful. Hahndorf typical small tourist trap. Karen our guide was informative but an impatient driver.
Steven H,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
Historical experience Information excellent State of the boat average Food very poor. Fish was all batter and barely any meat.
Philippa C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
Pleasant easy paced day trip which gives you a sense of the town and countryside around. Guide on coach was great. The guide on the boat was very knowledgeable but talked too much.
Carmel C,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
Mount Lofty was an amazing site with incredible views. The Captain Proud cruise was quite disappointing. The vehicle requires EXTENSIVE repair. Very old and tired and surprised it passed tourist standards. Food was lovely and staff were very attentive and hospitable, but the facilities were very poor. The toilet seat in the ladies toilet wasn't even attached! Scenery was quite boring on this stretch of the river. We would have preferred longer in Hahndorf and strawberry farm. Our driver, Karen, was great, patient and very efficient.
Lisa M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
As it was school holidays there were a few kids. Well behaved but maybe not everyone's cuppa. Apart from them, an older crowd but several solo travelkers
Carrie S,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A wonderful and relaxing day out. The lunch cruise was a highlight
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