| MRPS new vessel

MURRAY River Paddlesteamers has taken delivery of a new touring vessel, Murray Explorer.

Set to replace Pride of the Murray, which found a new home in outback Queensland earlier this year (CW 27 May), the purpose-built, fast-moving vessel caters for 47 passengers.

Murray River Paddlesteamers Director Craig Burgess said Murray Explorer will serve several new currently under development products, as well as the cruise line’s booming day trips to Echuca.

The new developments will aim to attract int’l visitors.