River Cruise Tours & Trips in East Australia
Explore a wide diversity of river cruises through East Australia. We have 11 cruises that vary from 5 days to 16 days. With the greatest number of departures in October, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best river cruise East Australia tours
Compiled by
MelissaEast Australia travel expert at TourRadar
- Murray River Explorer Echuca → Echuca (2026)
- Australia’s East Coast, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney - Cruise & Land Journey
- Highlights of the Hunter Valley and Murray River Sydney → Melbourne (2027)
- Retreat to the Murray Melbourne → Melbourne (2027)
- Australia's Top End & Indonesia
- Australia's East Coast, the Daintree & Great Barrier Reef - Cruise & Land Journey
- Australia’s East Coast & the Great Barrier Reef
- Murray River Explorer Echuca → Echuca (2027)
- 7 Night All the Rivers Run*
- 4 Night Murray River Explorer*
Duration 5 days Destinations Melbourne, Echuca Age Range Ages 12+ River Murray River Operator Travel Marvel From
- US$2,729
Duration 16 days Destinations Cairns, Willis Islets, Magnetic Island, Airlie Beach, Percy Isles, Great Keppel Island, Lady Elliot Island, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Coffs HarbourSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Eclipse II Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $17,428
16% Off- US$14,625You save $2,803
Duration 14 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Kiama, Canberra, Torrumbarry, Echuca, Melbourne Age Range Ages 8+ River Murray River Operator APT From
16% Off- US$9,807
Duration 8 days Destinations Melbourne, Torrumbarry, Moama, Echuca Age Range Ages 8+ River Murray River Operator APT From
16% Off- US$5,813
Duration 11 days Destinations Cairns, Lizard Island, Cape York, Thursday Island, Pulau-pulau Tanimbar, Darwin Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Eclipse II Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $14,845
19% Off- US$12,019You save $2,826
Duration 16 days Destinations Mossman, Daintree National Park, Cairns, Willis Islets, Magnetic Island, Airlie Beach, Percy Isles, Great Keppel Island, Lady Elliot Island, Fraser IslandSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Eclipse II Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $17,680
16% Off- US$14,877You save $2,803
Duration 13 days Destinations Cairns, Willis Islets, Magnetic Island, Airlie Beach, Percy Isles, Great Keppel Island, Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, BrisbaneSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Ship Scenic Eclipse II Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $16,195
18% Off- US$13,283You save $2,912
Duration 5 days Destinations Melbourne, Echuca, Moama Age Range Ages 12+ River Murray River Operator Travel Marvel From
18% Off- US$2,729
An elegant river voyage marries natural beauty with cultural immersion. Guided walks, wildlife spotting, and winery visits fill sun-lit hours, while evenings come alive with riverside BBQs and stargazing around crackling campfires.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Echuca, Torrumbarry, Restdown Wines and Walking Trail, Moama, Morrisons Winery and Restaurant Age Range Ages 15+ Ship PS Emmylou River Murray River Operator Murray River Paddlesteamers 
The peaceful river cruise along East Australia's waterways blends natural wonders with cultural richness. Aboriginal heritage sites, wildlife encounters, and wine tastings unfold at a relaxed pace, perfect for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Echuca, Torrumbarry, Restdown Wines and Walking Trail, Moama, Horseshoe Lagoon Age Range Ages 18+ Ship PS Emmylou River Murray River Operator Murray River Paddlesteamers
