Odyssey River Cruises: On the River Murray in the Murraylands region of South Australia

(Photos supplied by Odyssey River Cruises - Text supplied by Sightseeing South Australia)

You don’t have to travel to an exotic overseas location to enjoy a luxurious holiday.

South Australia’s River Murray is now home to Odyssey, a five-star state-of-the-art charter cruise vessel.

On a fully catered Odyssey cruise, a captain, housekeeper and chef ensure your experience will be truly enjoyable and certainly most relaxing. All of the joy with none of the stress of driving or cooking.

From the luxury of your vessel you can enjoy the River Murray in all its glory. View rich glowing sunsets and soft golden sunrises, be enchanted by the early morning mist and be mesmerised by the beauty of the ever-changing landscape as you cruise upstream. Wildlife, sweeping willows and multi-coloured cliff faces are all part of the visual spectacular.

Ideal for private charter, business conferences and special functions, Odyssey can hold 49 passengers comfortably on day cruises and sleep up to 12 guests on overnight cruises.

With a stunning top deck lounge, dining area and cocktail bar on the upper level together with well furnished and shaded outdoor areas, Odyssey provides the perfect venue for entertaining or relaxing.

With floor to ceiling windows in the four Staterooms and the designer kitchen and timber dining areas downstairs take advantage of the magnificent scenery.

Enjoy freshly brewed coffee, cereal, yoghurt, eggs and bacon for breakfast; warm seafood salad and fresh fruit for lunch; and South Australian oysters and chargrilled beef tenderloin for dinner, all prepared by your own on-board chef. And why not finish with vanilla bavarois with raspberry coulis for dessert?

Back in your room, retreat onto your king size bed and take in the views from the panoramic windows. Listen to the stereo, enjoy some audiovisuals from the televideo or pamper yourself in the luxuriously appointed private ensuite bathroom. There is even a two-person spa on the top level if you prefer.

During the day visit small riverside towns, join a Murraylands sightseeing tour, visit local tourist attractions, explore backwaters on a dinghy, play golf or take a tour of the Barossa Valley. Your captain can suggest many different itineraries.

Towards evening moor alongside the riverbank and set up an evening campfire. Settle back with your favourite drink and watch the native wildlife settle in for the night. At dusk you may sight kangaroos stopping to drink at the waters edge or possums scuttling through the trees. Listen to the cacophony of birdcalls as they settle in to roost.

Or let the captain gently navigate the Murray while you enjoy a three course dinner in the dining room.

Co-Proprietor Annette Eiffe said a cruise on Odyssey is an amazing experience.

"Everyone who has been on the vessel just raves about it and all claim they will return," she said.

This outstanding customer response is illustrated in Odyssey's guestbook:

"One of the most enjoyable and memorable days of my life. Your stunning boat has more luxury than some of the best hotels I have stayed at anywhere in the world, and the food was absolutely fantastic. Thankyou," Ian Greening from Adelaide wrote.

If you would like to experience this exclusive and luxurious river cruise, whether it be for a week or even a day, then phone Annette Eiffe.

Odyssey River Cruises
Address: 50 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide, 5006
Phone: 8361 7890
Fax: 8361 7891
Mobile: 0408 808 744
Email: eiffe@arcom.com.au
Web: www.odysseyrivercruises.com.au