Paddle Steamer Curlip cruises

Give yourself time...

Glide past rushes, graceful herons and contemplative cows as the paddle wheels churn rhythmically on. Vistas of distant mountains frame waterways full of birds: black swans, cormorants, pelicans and ducks. As you pass by a sea eagles nest high atop a tree in the rainforest the aroma of fresh coffee from the galley drifts across the clean air...

The Inaugural Cruise:

The Inaugural Cruise of the Paddle Steamer Curlip will depart on Sunday morning November 30 2008.

Be a part of a moment in history aboard a three hour cruise accompanying the hard working committee of PS Curlip Inc as they realize their dream.

A gourmet champagne brunch and superb live music complete the experience. Proceeds from the sale of tickets to the inaugural cruise will help support this community owned tour business in its first year of operation.

Afternoon Cruises, Sunday November 30
Three short half hour cruises will depart at 1.30, 2.30 and 3.30 pm, tickets $20 per person. Bookings advised. (Schedule subject to change without notice).

Regular Cruises:
Paddle Steamer Curlip will operate a morning, midday and afternoon one and a half hour cruise from Wednesday to Sunday from December 2008.
(Schedule subject to change without notice: please contact our booking office to confirm availability of cruises).

Adult fare: $27.50
Child (4 years to 16 years) fare: $13.75
Family: $66.00 ( 2 adults and 2 children OR 1 adult and up to 4 children)
Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount. Groups are strongly recommended to book in advance.

(Fares include a Parks Victoria fee as the vessel passes through Coastal and Flora and Fauna Reserves.)

Bookings must be paid for by 48 hours prior to cruise time. We are not able to refund tickets less than 48 hours prior to cruise time.

Annual Pass:
Annual Passes allowing unlimited trips on regular scheduled cruises on Paddle Steamer Curlip are available at the following rates.

Adult: $100
Child $50

Annual passes are not transferable to other people. Pass holders must still book tickets for any particular cruise which will be issued subject to availability.

Charters:
The Paddle Steamer Curlip will be available to charter for groups, functions and special events from December 2008. Up to 50 passengers can be taken aboard at one time and there is a small galley aboard.

Contact us - for more information about out Cruises and Charters

Cruising the Snowy River Estuary on the Paddle Steamer Curlip II

PS Curlip will be the only commercial cruise vessel operating on the Snowy River. Cruises will explore the rich and varied ecosystems Snowy River Estuary much of which is only accessible by boat.

Separated from the ocean by a dune system, the Snowy River spreads out to form a network of lakes, islands and wetlands that are a haven for water birds. A few kilometers upstream pockets of remnant rainforest cling to the river banks, a reminder of what once covered the Snowy River flood plain. The fertile river flats, enriched by years of silt carried down in floods now support intense farming. History is built into the banks: the people of the indigenous Gunai/Kurnai nation once lived an abundant life style here, getting food and life’s necessities from forests, sea shore and rivers

The historic Tabbara mill site, eight kilometers upstream from Marlo on the Brodribb River is being developed as an interpretive area, with information boards describing the lives of the indigenous people and early European pioneers of the area. Cruises to Tabbara will be operating from 2009.