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Our Luxury Murray River Cruise Aboard the PS Murray Princess

When we started planning our great Australian road trip, we made a list of some of the things we absolutely had to see and do as we travelled around. Quite near the top of that list was taking a Murray River cruise.

Recently, we got the chance to do just that, thanks to Captain Cook Cruises and their luxurious paddlewheeler, the PS Murray Princess . Our four night cruise was incredibly relaxing and enjoyable. And we can’t wait to tell you about it, so let’s get started!

About the PS Murray Princess

30 years old this year, the PS Murray Princess is the largest inland paddlewheeler in the southern hemisphere and is propelled through the river by a massive wheel at the stern (back) of the vessel. Four of its five decks are named after some of the Murray Rivers greatest pioneers; Charles Sturt ; William Randell ; Francis Cadell ; and the Chaffey brothers, George and William.

The vessels interior is tastefully decorated with mahogany style furnishings and decoration. On-board is a two-story lounge at the back of the vessel which offers the best view of the paddlewheel; a spacious dining room with dance floor and buffet; adjacent bar which offers views out the front of the vessel from both inside and the outside balcony; a sundeck on the roof; and below deck facilities like gym, spa, sauna and laundry.

Cruises can fit up to 120 people in the 60 rooms on-board. However, the crew told us most cruises have less than 100 people on-board making it a more intimate experience which allows guests more of a chance to get to meet their fellow passengers.

While visiting the wheelhouse, we were told by Captain Keith Halloran, our cruises Captain, that the vessel moves at an average speed of just 10 km per hour. It a very smooth, calm and relaxing ride.

Practical and Comfortable Accommodation

For a relatively small vessel, Captain Cook Cruises have made good use of the little space they have to create practical and comfortable accommodation for guests.

Now, we’re not going to go ahead and tell you the rooms are spacious, but they are arranged to be functional and serve their purpose, a place to sleep, store your belongings and freshen up. On-board, there are many other areas perfect for relaxing and socialising, so you’ll spend very little time in your room itself.

There are three different room types on-board, staterooms; outside cabins; and inside cabins, each with its own small private bathroom that includes toilet, shower and basin and a wardrobe for your clothes. We got to take a peek inside each of the room types.

Inside cabins are located below deck and have a small porthole to let in some natural light. They come in either twin or double.

Outside cabins are much the same in size as the inside cabins, with the difference being their location on the upper decks and that they also come in triple configuration. A door opens directly onto the outside deck and the cabin has picture windows letting in plenty of light.

Staterooms , of which there are only six on-board, are the most spacious. They are similar to the outside cabins with the addition of a fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities and come in either a double only or double and single configuration.

We were fortunate enough to spend our four nights in a stateroom which we found quite comfortable. There was plenty of room to store our belongings, the bed was reasonably comfortable with plenty of blankets and pillows and everything was exceptionally clean on arrival, and after each mornings service.

All in all, accommodation on-board the Murray Princess is comfortable and on-par size-wise with larger cruise ships we’ve been on in the past.

Exceptional Service

One of the highlights of our cruise was the staff. Every single staff member we met during our cruise was incredibly helpful and friendly. Straight away you can tell that each of them love their jobs and know what good customer service is.

There are a multitude of staff on-board that each play their part in ensuring the smooth running of the cruise as well as making the guests feel welcome and comfortable. And because we were cruising during the quieter part of the year, with only 45 passengers on-board, the staff were taking the chance to do some training, so we had an extra few people around helping out.

Stand outs for us were our Cruise Director Kevin and his trainee Kelly. They were both a constant source of information about our cruise and kept everything running smoothly, even when we had a minor mechanical hiccup. They also took the time to get to know us and the other passengers on-board.

The other standout was our Bar Manager Gary. Gary has worked on the Murray Princess for 16 years so he knows a thing or two about the vessel and the Murray River. He’s got many stories to tell about past cruises and he does an excellent job of remembering your name and what you drink!

While all staff are immaculately presented and professional, they are relaxed enough to make the atmosphere feel unpretentious, which made us and our fellow passengers relaxed also.

So Much Delicious Food

The only thing better than the staff was of course the food. And boy was there plenty of it!

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included each day during the cruise, as well as tea, coffee and biscuits which are available in the lounge 24 hours a day and a basket of fruit in the dinner room.

Meals change each day with lots of variety in both the ingredients and style of meal. One day its a three course meal, the next a BBQ or a buffet. There are lots to choose from and they also do their best to cater for people with dietary requirements too.

Breakfast each day was a buffet that included hot and cold items like eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, beans, cereals, fruit, yogurt, toast and a daily special. Everything we ate was delicious especially the special muffin on the last day!

Lunch was different each day and served in the dining room. Our first lunch was a delicious two course meal with a choice between a steak burger or a smoked trout and salmon mornay both served with salad. And for dessert a pavlova which was the best thing we ate on the whole cruise.

The following day was a lunch buffet which included a lamb curry, roast chicken pieces and salad with fruit for dessert.

And for our last lunch we had a choice between chicken and chips and fish and chips, both served with salad and a trifle for dessert.

Dinner was just as varied as lunch starting with a five-star three course meal on the first night. Entrée was a parsnip and cauliflower soup, then a choice of mains, either pork or duck served with sweet potato mash and greens and a delicious banoffee tart to finish.

On day two we were served hot and cold canapes in the bar before enjoying a two course dinner in the dining room with a choice between barramundi or lamb served with vegetables and sauté potatoes. Dessert was a vanilla panna cotta with figs and chocolate.

The third night was lots of fun with a BBQ onshore at Sunnydale which included lots of BBQ’ed meats, salads, billy tea and picklets with jam for dessert.

And finally on the last night we enjoyed the Captains Buffet which was full of seafood, a hot and fresh-cut ham and turkey and lots of salad accompaniments. After petit four and cheese platters were served at our table.

Everything we ate during the cruise was of such a high standard. We left every meal feeling satisfied and the only complaints we heard from other guests was that they were too full because they couldn’t resist eating everything on their plates!

Fun & Interesting Experiences

One of the great things about cruising the Murray River on the PS Murray Princess is that the pace is slow which gives you time to relax but also allows you to take in every inch of the spectacular scenery along the river.

Like the food, each day on-board is different. One day you might spend most of the day cruising, the next could be packed with shore excursions, or another day could be a bit of both. Everything is optional, so if you don’t feel like heading onshore to explore, you’re welcome to stay on-board.

And for those times when the boat is cruising, you have the option to just sit and enjoy the view, or join in on one of the organised activities to break up the day a bit.

Here are some of our highlights from the cruise:

• Visiting Burk Salter Winery  – while the wines weren’t exactly to our taste, we loved meeting the passionate wine makers and hearing about how they produce their wine.

• Sunrise and sunset – this is the most magical time of day on the Murray River, especially if the weather is fine. Despite it being cold, we made the most of these moment on the outside deck.

• The massive cliffs – something we didn’t realise was that parts of the Murray River are lined with giant cliffs that tower well above the vessel. We just loved sitting up on the top deck in the sun watching them slip by and seeing the range of birds that nest in them.

• A Woolshed Tour – our shore excursion to a working sheep farm included lots of interesting information on sheep and shearing as well as a bit of fun participating in a sheep auction and race.

• BBQ Dinner – not only was the food great at the included onshore dinner but the atmosphere around the campfire, games and entertainment made this the highlight of the trip for us. It really gave everyone a chance to mingle, have fun and be entertained in a relaxed setting.

• Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Conservation Park tour – an informative and interesting tour where you get to hear stories from the local Aboriginal tribe and see carvings that are thousands of years old. We took the full tour to the top of the cliffs, which rewarded us with spectacular views of the Murray River and its surrounding landscape.

• Pelicans – the Murray River is full of pelicans and you’ll see them everywhere both during the day and at night. They are such elegant creatures.
• Daily on-board entertainment – the crew put on lots of fun on-board activities for guests that choose to join in. We played trivia, bingo and even placed bets at Murray River Cup.

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More Murray River Cruise Details

Captain Cook Cruises offer cruises on the Murray River aboard the PS Murray Princess all year round. Standard cruises range from three to seven days with longer special event cruises available at certain times of the year. Packages that include other South Australia highlights can be arranged as well.

Cruise prices start from $787.00 AUD per person and include all meals, on-board entertainment and most shore excursions.

Cruises depart from Mannum which is about one and a quarter hours drive east of Adelaide. There is parking available in Mannum or Captain Cook Cruises can arrange for coach transfers from/to Adelaide, both are free of charge.

If you’d like to enjoy a Murray River Cruise on the PS Murray Princess just like we did, then check out the Captain Cook Cruises website for full details and to book.

We would like to thank Captain Cook Cruises for hosting us on-board the PS Murray Princess. As always, all opinions expressed in this review are our own and were not influenced in any way by receiving a complimentary cruise.

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Some longer cruises allow you the opportunity to get off the boat and experience Aboriginal culture, shearing exhibitions and other tours to learn, engage and explore the local region.

That’s exactly what we did Wilton!

I know it is not a good time at the moment but we (2 older ladies ) are going to do a 7 day cruise on the Murray, we do not need to go in the high season .What price would it be for a stateroom in low season ,one person has a walker ,I guess it will be 2021 before anyone can travel,thank you Margaret Hassett

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Why the best way to see Australia is on a cruise

K nown for its epic road and rail trips through the vast, open countryside of the dusty Outback , Australia is often overlooked by Brits as a cruise destination. Yet the world’s largest island has over 37,000 miles of coastline fronting the Southern, Pacific and Indian Oceans, plus various smaller seas. Even the locals know the appeal of the sea, with 85 per cent of Australians living within 50km of the coast.

As a result, almost every kind of cruise imaginable can be found here; be it on a mega-ship with stacks of facilities; a boutique brand with a more refined air; a luxurious riverboat; or an expedition ship that can venture to truly out-of-the-way places. And with most of Australia's key attractions and cities scattered around its fringes, explorations by cruise (preferably topped and tailed with land-based touring) can pack any number of Down Under wonders into a single trip.

I've been lucky enough to visit Australia more than a dozen times, and some of my greatest memories are of experiences that I've had from the deck of a ship. I once set sail to New Zealand from Sydney, with the tiles atop the Opera House gleaming in the sunshine as we passed, and far from land on the Great Barrier Reef, I leaned over the railings to marvel at its underwater patchwork of cobalt and turquoise in an otherwise midnight-blue sea. 

Perhaps the most incredible experience of all was a cruise in the Kimberley : the little-visited wilderness region at the top of Western Australia. It's vast and sparsely populated – bigger than Britain but with fewer residents than a mid-sized English town – and its attractions are so remarkable that they would be crowded with visitors were they easier to access. But on a small-ship sailing with Coral Expeditions, I was one of just 120 guests exploring the waterfalls, reefs and ancient rock art for which the Kimberley is famed.

At the uninhabited Lacepede Islands, we saw seabirds and turtles in mind-boggling numbers. In Talbot Bay, we powered through one-of-a-kind Horizontal Falls in a Zodiac. And at Montgomery Reef, we watched a coral-encrusted plateau seemingly rise from the sea on a falling tide. 

It wasn’t only the epic landscapes and their intriguing wildlife – humpback whales, lemon sharks, saltwater crocs – that impressed. Etched in my memory is the experience of first seeing the Wandjina (ancient rock art). These alien beings stare down from rock art galleries across the region: a symbol of the oldest continuous culture on the planet, and of the Indigenous people's long connection to the land. A land littered with surprises best experienced by boat. 

Classic Kimberley 

Remote, isolated and with little infrastructure for land-based journeys, there are few parts of the world as suited to expedition cruises as the Kimberley. Explore it with Coral Expeditions – the pioneers of cruising in the region – on a formula perfected over four decades of operations. Itineraries are timed to experience key sites at optimal tidal phases: expect to see Montgomery Reef being drained by dozens of miniature cascades, and Horizontal Falls at its powerful best.

How to do it

Ten-night cruises between Darwin and Broome with Coral Expeditions operate between April and September and cost from £3,965pp; excludes flights.

Aussie icons

Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef are two of Australia’s most recognisable icons. Experience both with Princess Cruises, whose journeys up the eastern seaboard from Sydney to tropical North Queensland stop in Cairns for reef and Daintree Rainforest excursions, and Airlie Beach, gateway to the gorgeous Whitsunday Islands. 

How to do it 

A 16-night Sydney & Queensland Showcase cruise-and-stay from Cruise Kings (0800 197 8050) includes an 11-night round-trip cruise from Sydney aboard Majestic Princess and a three-night pre-cruise Sydney stay from £2,799pp. Departs January 26 & March 26 2024;  departs September 8 2023; includes flights. . 

Southern comforts

Make the festive season extra-special on a cruise along Australia’s entire south coast, taking in nine ports of call. Esperance, Adelaide, Cape Le Grand National Park and Kangaroo Island are among the highlights, with shore excursion that include wine tastings and local wildlife sightings. Better still, spend Christmas Day at sea before arriving in Sydney for a two-night stay that coincides with New Year’s Eve.

The 14-night Australia Intensive Voyage from Perth to Melbourne with Azamara Cruises (0344 4934016) departs December 21 2023 & December 20 2024 and costs from £2,859pp. Excludes flights. 

Over the top 

Nobody is more qualified to share Australia’s stories than its traditional owners and custodians. On a voyage through remote Barrier Reef islands en route to Cape York and Arnhem Land, you will meet indigenous Torres Strait islanders and other Aboriginal peoples to experience their culture, art and homelands, including Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. Along the way, spy dugongs, turtles, saltwater crocodiles and the birdlife of Kakadu’s wetlands.

A 13-night Australia's Top End cruise from Cairns to Darwin with Scenic (0808 273 6069; scenic.co.uk ) departs April 28 2024 and costs from £11,108pp. Excludes flights. 

Murray river flow 

River cruises are rare down under, ­making an active experience on the mighty Murray – the nation’s principal waterway – all the more remarkable. Murray River Trails offers short cruises aboard a 12-berth houseboat, with a daily programme of guided walks and activities. The small-group, into-the-wild nature of the experience lends itself to wildlife encounters, with sightings of echidnas, emus, koalas and ­unusual native birds all possible. It is a fascinating insight into authentic inland Australia.

The three-night Murray River Walk departs May–Sep and costs from £1,500pp. Excludes flights. 

Kim and swim

The Kimberley may have beguiling blue waters, but dips in the sea are foolhardy (and forbidden) due to the dangerous saltwater crocodiles that call the region home. Sidestep that inconvenience on a voyage with Ponant, which combines classic Kimberley elements ­(Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Falls) with the little-visited Rowley Shoals – one of the world’s most sensational snorkelling and diving destinations. Located west of Broome, in the Timor Sea, these croc-free coral atolls brim with colourful sea life.

An eight-night cruise round-trip from Broome departs September 8 2023 and costs from £11,835pp through Mundy Adventures (020 7399 7630; mundyadventures.co.uk ); includes flights. 

Queensland immersion 

Take a deep dive down under on a Great Barrier Reef & Beyond itinerary with Windstar Cruises. This holiday is particularly good for wildlife-lovers. Look out for wedge-tailed shearwaters, sooty terns and noddies while passing Willis Island; spot dingoes on sandy Fraser Island; and cuddle a koala at Australia Zoo (established by the late Steve Irwin). Show-stopping Whitehaven Beach is an unforgettable trip highlight.

An 11-night sailing from Cairns to Melbourne with Windstar Cruises (0808 178 2233; windstarcruises.com ) departs December 6 2023 and costs from £7,499pp. Includes flights and pre-cruise overnight in Cairns. 

Western wonders 

Unlike the Barrier Reef, which clings to the continental shelf, magnificent Ningaloo Reef fringes Western Australia’s coast. Discover it and the archipelagos of Abrolhos, Monte Bello and Dampier on a small-ship expedition that mixes snorkelling and shipwrecks with whale-watching and indigenous rock art. Enhance the experience by foraging and fishing for mud crabs and oysters, or take sightseeing to new heights in the ship’s helicopter. 

How to do it  

The 10-night West Coast Explorer cruise with True North sails from Fremantle to Dampier on March 7 2024 and costs from £12,208pp. Excludes flights

Island state

Raw nature meets colonial history and premium produce in Tasmania, not to mention one-of-a-kind wildlife such as white wallabies and Tasmanian devils. Sip local cool-climate wines and visit the likes of Bruny Island and Wineglass Bay while sailing from Hobart. The cruise is complemented with a self-drive exploration of the island’s west and north coast regions.

A 17-night holiday with Tasmanian Odyssey (01534 735449) combining Coral Expeditions' 10-night Coastal Wilds or Coastal Treks cruise with a 7-night self-drive land tour costs from £5,475pp. Departs Jan–Feb 2024 & 2025; excludes flights. 

All the way

Go all out and see more of the continent on a full circumnavigation of the vast island. Sail the Coral, Timor and Tasman Seas, the Indian Ocean and the Great Australian Bight on an odyssey starting and finishing in Sydney. Travelling via every coastal state and territory, ports of call include cosmopolitan Melbourne, tropical Darwin, lively Fremantle and Phillip Island with its unforgettable koala and penguin encounters. 

A 34-night Australian Panorama sailing with Oceania Cruises is available through Mundy Cruising (020 7399 7670; mundycruising.co.uk ) from £8,729pp, including flights. Departs December 22 2024.

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4 Night Murray River Cruise, Kangaroo Island Tour, and Adelaide Package

7 Nights Murray River Cruise Package. Depart Monday Year Round.

One of the best Murray River Cruises on offer. Why not combine a 4 night Murray River Cruise with a stopover at the end of your cruise at the famous Kangaroo Island ? Take the time to explore Kangaroo Island , one of Australia’s finest nature-based tourism destinations and one of Australia’s National Landscapes. This relaxed yet comprehensive 2-day and 1-night Kangaroo Island tour will allow you to discover Kangaroo Island’s fascinating wildlife, spectacular coastal scenery, stunning landscapes, and unique local produce. 2 nights’ accommodation in Adelaide is included in this Murray Princess Cruise package, and enjoy a Kangaroo Island Tour with coach and Sealink Ferry transfers from Adelaide . This is one of the best Murray River Cruises and Kangaroo Island Packages available.

Your 7 Night Murray River Cruise, Kangaroo Island Tour & Adelaide Accommodation Package includes the following: Coach transfer Adelaide to Mannum (selected CBD locations) Your choice of cabin and meals 4-night cruise Coach transfer Mannum to Adelaide (selected CBD locations) 1-night accommodation at an Adelaide Hotel Coach and Sealink ferry transfer to Kangaroo Island departing approx. 6.20 am 2 Day Kangaroo Island Tour including Seal Bay Conservation, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display, Clifford’s Honey Farm, Structured Wine Tasting at False Cape Wines, 2-course lunch both days, Free time in Penneshaw for dinner (dinner at own expense) Overnight accommodation including a full buffet breakfast on Kangaroo Island Return Sealink ferry and coach   to Adelaide arriving approx. 10.40 pm 1-night accommodation  at Adelaide Hotel

Looking for something else, why not try a 3-night Murray River Cruise and Kangaroo Island Package ?

• Murray River Cruise
• Cruise through Lock #1 at Blanchetown
• Cellar door tasting at Burk Salter Boutique Winery
• Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve archaeological sites
• Seal Bay Conservation
• Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
• Flinders Chase National Park
• Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch
• In-Flight Birds of Prey Display
• Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
• Visit Clifford’s Honey Farm
• Tastings at Kangaroo Island Spirits
• Structured Wine Tasting at False Cape Wines
• Free time in Penneshaw
• All meals (table d’hote and a la carte menus)
• An exciting selection of onshore tours
• Guided nature walks & eco-excursions
• Onboard presentations
• Live entertainment
• Lift access from Randell Deck to Sturt Deck
• Coach transfers from Adelaide
• Coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island
• Kangaroo Island (2 Day Tour/1 Night)
• Adelaide Hotel (2 Nights)

Tour Pricing

For travel between 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. All prices are per person.

Above fares are based on cabins with 2 x single beds. Inside and Outside Cabins with a double bed incur a surcharge (no surcharge applies for Staterooms).

A dditional a ccommodation pre or post-cruise/tour is priced from*, prices will vary depending on season. Th is will be confirmed when providing a price and will be optional.  

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Sample Itinerary

Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, the birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

As we cruise under floodlight to our overnight mooring at Caurnamont, you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for kangaroos, hairy-nosed wombats, tortoises, egrets, and many other species. Our onboard entertainer provides music for the night owls.

Daybreak and it’s time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, wrens, and swans.

Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks that maintain the flow and levels of water.

This afternoon we moor opposite the township of Blanchetown for our overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, we visit Burk Salter Boutique Winery and enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door which is fitted out with beautiful red gum bars.

After breakfast cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s and was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River (own expense). Join a walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation at entry). Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides by. Catch up with friends over a coffee or drink whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery.

When we arrive at Sunnydale, it’s all ashore for the Woolshed Show as we recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later we visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. And then of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River.

An optional Nocturnal Tour (additional cost) in a comfortable purpose-built cart is available after dinner where you may see kangaroos, wombats, foxes, bats, and owls by powerful spotlights. Special stops along the way are included to view the spectacular night sky which is part of the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve.

After an optional Bush Tucker Breakfast (additional cost) or a bush walk with the Captain, we slowly cruise downriver past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. We reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk tour to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area.

We return to the vessel to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a scenic tender boat ride.

Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a delicious dinner in the Sturt Dining Room followed by an evening of entertainment.

We leave Younghusband and head back to Mannum. After breakfast, we reluctantly say farewell as we arrive at the Mannum Wharf. You will then transfer back to a hotel in Adelaide arriving around 12.30 pm. The afternoon is yours free to wander the city of Adelaide before settling into your included accommodation for the night.

An early morning pick-up from your hotel for a scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views, and rolling hills. On arrival, board the SeaLink ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Here you will board your luxury SeaLink coach, and your local driver/guide will take you on a tour of South Australia’s premier nature-based tourism destination.

Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will be taken on a guided beach walk with an experienced guide and be amongst a colony of rare Australian sea lions. Get up close and see these wild creatures frolic and laze about – a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. After your visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park, you will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch.

Spend the afternoon in the Flinders Chase National Park, which was devastated by the worst fire to ever hit the island in January 2020. You’ll see that the regeneration of the native bush occurs so quickly after the event and there will be many opportunities to take photos. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.

Your last visit of the day is to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. There is also a possibility that you will see more kangaroos and wallabies on your way to your chosen overnight accommodation.

Start your day with a delicious, cooked breakfast before heading off on day 2 of your tour. Today your local guide will introduce you to some of the island’s leading creators where you will see a “Free Flight” display of raptors and taste some local Kangaroo Island produce. Your first official stop will be the fascinating Birds of Prey Presentation at Raptor Domain for an educational, interactive, and inspiring experience. The only “Free Flight” Birds of Prey display in South Australia, it is thought by many to be the most interactive Birds of Prey presentation in Australia.

Next, travel to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a delicious lunch followed by an introductory talk about the history of the oil distillery and take a guided tour. You may choose to taste Kangaroo Island Ciders’ range of Colony Cove products including Apple Sparkler and Cider (additional cost). Finish off with some free time in their souvenir shop where you will find an assortment of Eucalyptus products. Your next stop is Clifford’s Honey Farm, where you’ll enjoy an informative guided tour of the honey room where you will learn about the extraction process, taste a honey soft drink, and have the option to sample the Drunken Drone Brewery’s Honey Wheat Ale. In the farm gate shop, you can see a working beehive where you can try to spot the Queen bee. There are different varieties of pure Kangaroo Island Ligurian honey and beauty products to purchase as well as their famous honey ice cream.

Continue to Pennington Bay, a spectacular beach on the south coast of Kangaroo Island for a photo opportunity before arriving at your final stop False Cape Wines Cellar Door. This stunning new cellar door is made from recycled wood, jetty timbers, and limestone sourced on the property. Here you can take part in a structured wine tasting while enjoying the peaceful views of the surrounding vineyards.

Your tour ends at the Penneshaw Hotel where you have ample time to have dinner (own expense) before returning to the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal for your ferry and coach transfer back to your Adelaide accommodation.

1 night in Adelaide is included. Drop off time is approximately 10:40pm.

Wake up in Adelaide.

Either head home after check out at 11am or extend your stay to see more of what Adelaide has to offer.

• Operating dates are subject to change.
• Itinerary subject to change and some of the inclusions may be replaced temporarily without notice.
• #Koala holding may only be available if time permits and will not be available during hot summer days and days of extreme weather. Height and age restrictions apply, minimum of 140cm or over 12 years. Other conditions may apply.
• Please advise any special dietary or allergy information at time of booking, prior to travelling.

This amazing river cruise boat is a true inland paddle-wheeler, purpose-built for the Murray River. This classic riverboat was designed as a modern romantic representative of a riverboat similar to hundreds of such vessels that used to trade up and down the Murray River. These days most Murray River vessels have imitation paddles, however, this boat boast authentic, massive stern-propelled paddlewheels used to cruise the river.

Catering to 120 passengers, the boat offers passengers a unique river boat small ship cruise on the Murray River. Join only the finest Captains and crew who are passionate about what they do and are delighted to share with you their knowledge and stories. Onboard the paddle wheeler the dining saloon is spacious with a character and charm of yesteryear. The paddle wheeler will offer you a relaxed and informal experience coupled with the warmth and friendliness so unique to a Murray River cruise.

Dining Dining aboard includes delicious seasonal menus, including local, fresh produce. Salmon, scotch fillet, chicken, quiche, lamb shanks, and pork cutlets – you’ll have the option to enjoy them all in the Dining Room on the Sturt Deck. Each meal is accompanied by coffee or tea. There is also a Captain’s Dinner and buffet dining, with a special campfire barbecue on the banks of the Murray River during the 4 and 7-night cruises. All special dietary and allergy information must be advised. Where possible, staff will endeavour to meet your requests. As a guide, we regularly cater to Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Diabetic and non-Seafood passengers.

Facilities Gym, two bars, two lounges, single-sitting dining saloon; speed boat; gift shop, library, and video/DVD; lift (Randell, Cadell & Sturt Decks only); free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, and 24-hour tea and coffee facilities. Please be advised that the sun deck, all cabins, and public rooms are non-smoking.

Smoking is permitted in designated areas of the outside decks only. As a courtesy to your fellow passengers, please refrain from smoking pipes and cigars. Cigarettes are not sold on board. Smoking areas are restricted to the Sturt Deck in front of the bar area and the Randell Deck forward deck.

Accommodation The boat has 60 cabins and staterooms each with a private bathroom ensuite, electric blankets, soap, shampoo, hairdryers, air-conditioning, towels, and daily servicing. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq metres. Four of the outside cabins and their ensuite bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Two cabins located on Randell Deck are opposite the lift for easy access to the dining and lounge decks. View the deck plan.

Staterooms (6) spacious Staterooms are located on the Randell and Cadell decks. Each stateroom offers a queen bed (four have an extra single bed) and opens onto the outside deck walkway. Minibars, fridges, and tea and coffee-making facilities are also included.

Outside Cabins (45) are located on Randell and Cadell Decks and the majority of these cabins have twin bedding with limited double-bedded cabins available. Each outside cabin opens onto the outside deck walkway with picture windows to view the passing scenery.

Inside Cabins (9) are located on the lower Chaffey Deck and open onto a wide inside passageway. Inside cabins offer twin bedding with limited double-bedded cabins available and have portholes facing the outside. Inside Cabins are accessed via stairs, there is no lift access to this deck.

Getting around the Murray Princess The PS Murray Princess has five passenger decks. All decks are accessible by stairwells of approximately 10 to 14 steps. A lift services three decks – Randell, Cadell, and Sturt Decks.

Public Rooms The following public rooms are situated on decks with lift access:

• Dining Room and Bar: Located on Sturt Deck
• Paddlewheel Lounge: Situated at the stern of the vessel over two levels. The lower lounge is situated on Randell Deck and includes gift shop and café and the upper lounge is situated on Cadell Deck The following public rooms are situated on decks without lift access:
• Laundry and Gym: Located on Chaffey Deck and are only accessible by stairwells
• Sun deck: Located on the upper deck and is only accessible by a steep shallow set of stairs

Accessible Cabins The Murray Princess has four cabins specially designed for wheelchairs. Two cabins feature twin beds and two feature a double bed and a single bed. Please note the images above show one of the accessible cabins. Special Features:

• Wheelchair access doors and bathrooms
• Continuous level bathrooms
• Telephone contact with 24hr emergency numbers
• Hand-held shower
• 2 mirrors in the bathroom – one at normal height, one at wheelchair height
• All cabins have shower chairs and other equipment is available on request
• Height of beds 60 cm from floor to top of the mattress to enable passengers to slide off the chair onto the bed with no difficulty.

Cruise Inclusions All meals (table d’hote and a la carte menus),  An exciting selection of onshore tours, Guided nature walks & eco excursions, Onboard presentations, Use of the gym, and Live entertainment. Not Included: Drinks, Optional tours & services, Coach Transfers, or Carparking.

Accommodation The boat has 60 cabins and staterooms each with private bathroom ensuite, electric blankets, soap, shampoo, hairdryers, air-conditioning, towels, and daily servicing. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq meters. Four of the outside cabins and their ensuite bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Two cabins located on Randell Deck are opposite the lift for easy access to the dining and lounge decks. View the deck plan.

Inside Cabins (9) are located on the lower Chaffey Deck and open onto a wide inside passageway. Inside cabins offer twin bedding with limited double-bedded cabins available and have portholes facing the outside. Inside Cabins are accessed via stairs, there is no lift access to this deck.

Getting around the Murray Princess The PS Murray Princess has five passenger decks. All decks are accessible by stairwells of approximately 10 to 14 steps. A lift services three decks – Randell, Cadell, and Sturt Decks.

• Paddlewheel Lounge: Situated at the stern of the vessel over two levels. The lower lounge is situated on Randell Deck and includes a gift shop and café and the upper lounge is situated on Cadell Deck The following public rooms are situated on decks without lift access:

Accessible Cabins The Murray Princess has four cabins specially designed for wheelchairs. Two cabins feature twin beds and two feature a double bed and a single bed. Please note the images above show one of the accessible cabins.

Special Features:

•  Wheelchair access doors and bathrooms
•  Continuous level bathrooms
•  Telephone contact with 24hr emergency numbers
•  Hand-held shower
•  2 mirrors in the bathroom – one at normal height, one at wheelchair height
•  All cabins have shower chairs and other equipment is available on request

Height of beds 60cm from floor to top of the mattress to enable passengers to slide off the chair onto the bed with no difficulty.

Cruise Check-in You will require a Photo ID for each passenger (driver’s licence or passport), or some form of acceptable identification and your travel documents. Your travel is subject to the terms and conditions of the Passengers Cruise Contract, which you will complete when booking your cruise.

Cruise Departure The Murray Princess cruises depart and return to Mannum at 4:30 pm. You can check in from 2.30 pm. Please ensure you arrive at the vessel no later than 4.00 pm. Please refer to your itinerary for boarding times and locations, note that special itineraries may have different departure and return information.

Coach Transfer Departures Coach transfer must be pre-booked, at an additional cost. Coach Transfers depart from the below Adelaide CBD locations:

• Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide at 1:20 pm
• Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square Adelaide at 1:30 pm
• Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, 55 Frome Street Adelaide at 1:35 pm
• Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 27 Frome Street Adelaide at 1:35 pm
• Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide at 1:45 pm
• The Terrace Hotel Adelaide, 208 South Terrace Adelaide at 2:00 pm

Coach Transfer Returns Coach transfer must be pre-booked. Coach Transfers back to the below Adelaide locations departs Mannum at 9.30 am and arrives in Adelaide at approx. 11:00 am– 11:30amor 5:30 pm after optional Barossa Wine and Heritage tour:

• Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide
• Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square Adelaide
• Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, 55 Frome Street Adelaide
• Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 27 Frome Street Adelaide
• Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide
• The Terrace Hotel Adelaide, 208 South Terrace Adelaide
• Adelaide Airport (12:00pm / 6:00pm)

You may choose to be transferred to the Adelaide Airport , your arrival time will be approximately 12:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Please allow at least 3 hours after arrival for your flights to allow for possible delays getting to the airport.

PLEASE NOTE: Departure and return times may vary on a few of our Special Event Cruises. Please check your cruise itinerary for this information.

Cruise Car Parking Park your vehicle in the car parking in front of the Murray Princess; after you have checked in and your luggage has been stowed on the vessel, our crew will direct you to the parking facilities. Please note every care will be taken but parking is at the passenger’s own risk. Car parking is subject to availability and pre-booking is required.

Those who are self-driving can board from 2.30 pm.

Car parking facilities are unable to accommodate caravans or motorhomes. Please contact the Mannum Caravan Park on (08) 8569 1402 to make a booking.

Self-drive directions from Adelaide CBD to Mannum Travel on the South Eastern Freeway (National Highway M1) and take the Monarto Turnoff. Follow the signs to Mannum. When you arrive at Mannum, turn off Randell Street into Trewartha Street to Mary Ann Reserve. Park your vehicle in the car park in Mary Ann Reserve and proceed to check in on board the Murray Princess.

Fitness To Travel The passenger warrants that they are physically fit and capable of undertaking the cruise. For full details please refer to the Passengers Cruise Contract and Guidelines for Limited Mobility and Fitness to Travel information. The Passenger Cruise Contract and Special Dietary & Allergy Information Form must be completed and returned along with your deposit or within 48 hours of full payment when booking online. Please retain a copy of this Passenger Cruise Contract for your personal reference. Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

All Passengers: The Carrier reserves the right to refuse passage to a passenger, or to disembark a passenger, who has failed to give proper notice of physical disability, illness, or handicap requiring special care, attention, or treatment or who in the Carrier’s opinion is physically or mentally unfit for travel. Please refer to Clause 8 of the  Passenger Cruise Contract .

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Onboard Food and Drinks Menus: Aboard the Murray Princess, and you will enjoy a seasonal menu, including local, fresh produce. Salmon, scotch fillet, chicken, quiche, lamb shanks, and pork cutlets – you’ll have the option to enjoy them all in the Dining Room on the Sturt Deck. Each meal is accompanied by coffee or tea. *Menus are subject to change without notice.

Drinks: A wide variety of drinks, including wine, beer, cocktails, aperitifs, and soft drinks, are available for purchase from the bar. There is a large range of wines from South Australian wineries, including Banrock Station, Burk Salter’s Winery, and Yalumba. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are also available for you to enjoy.

Special Dietary and Allergy Requirements Form All special dietary and allergy information must be advised by completing your Passenger Cruise Contract when your deposit is paid. Where possible, requests will be met. As a guide, chefs regularly cater to Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Diabetic and non-seafood passengers.

A range of gluten-free products is carried on board the PS Murray Princess including gluten-free/dairy-free bread, a selection of breakfast cereals, gluten-free/dairy-free margarine, soy milk (light and regular), rice milk, a small selection of sweet biscuits, and rice crackers. All of our sauces and gravys’ are made on-board and thickened with gluten-free corn starch. These menus have been prepared for your enjoyment, so please do not hesitate to discuss these options with your waiting staff or Cruise Director. All menus are indicative and subject to change without notice.

Sale Prices Sale prices will be listed on the website and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Discounts are off standard fare price only. Special Conditions and Important Information:

• Limited availability – a select number of cabins have been set aside for this special fare.
• Once these cabins have been sold, prices revert to Standard Fares.
• Valid for new bookings only.
• Savings apply to cruise fares only – they do not apply to other fees/charges including onboard drinks & services, onshore tours, pre/post accommodation, or other fees/surcharges that may be applied from time to time.
• Not valid with any other discount or special offer unless otherwise stated.
• Special prices, itineraries, and conditions may apply to all Sale Offers and Special Event Cruises.

Booking Terms and Conditions Be aware that some confirmed bookings are not refundable if cancelled, and also may not be transferable to another date or otherwise changed. Alternatively, a change may only be permissible subject to payment of an additional fee or charge. Your entitlement to a refund for cancelled bookings is subject to the relevant Supplier’s terms and conditions. Please note that if we are entitled to a service fee for placing a booking, we will remain entitled to this fee if you cancel the booking or the Supplier fails to provide you with the Product for any reason (other than our default), including in an event of Force Majeure. We will be entitled to deduct our service fee from any refund we receive on your behalf before remitting the balance to you. Suppliers’ fees are outlined in their relevant terms and conditions.

Please review the  full Terms and Conditions  and  Schedule of Fees  prior to making a booking.

Supplier Terms and Conditions Cancellation Summary: Full payment is required 90 days from departure (conditions may vary for special offers, event cruises, or group bookings). All deposits are non-refundable. In addition to the loss of deposit: More than 60 days before departure – $50 per person. Between 30 and 60 days before departure – Loss of deposit. Between 15 and 30 days before departure – 50% of the total cost. Less than 14 days before departure – 100% of the total cost.

Even better than expected. My best friend and I chose the 3 night river cruise as a way to spend time together while living in separate states. We expected it to be a quiet relaxing few days with lots of “oldies”. In fact we very active 70 year olds were by no means the youngest on board and , with all the activities on offer, we were kept very busy and met such a lot of interesting, fun people over the few days. The crew were friendly and professional, food was good if not adventurous, the scenery absolutely stunning and so varied, all viewed from our gorgeous home vessel the Murray Princess. Yes, the cabins are very basic and tiny but served the purpose. You do need to be tidy! We ladies had such a good time we are planning to take our husbands back for the 4 night trip. It is such an Aussie adventure. Ruth

We did the 4 day Murray Princess cruise . The cruise is very relaxing with delicious food and very friendly staff. A great experience. The river is so beautiful. I hadn’t expected such gorgeous scenery. The boat was great, just big enough with several lounges. There wasn’t any over crowding in any part of the boat. The excursions were good too. The cabins although small were well set out and we didn’t have any problems with space. Beds were comfy. Only thing I can recommend is that the coffee shop be opened at 7am for us coffee lovers who love a good cappuccino first thing in the mornings. There was a coffee/tea station available 24 hours a day with biscuits and a big fruit basket which was appreciated. All in all a fabulous experience and I recommend everyone take a trip down the Murray River. Colleen

Starting from Mannum for a Murray River Cruise on the Murray Princess. We had a great 4 night cruise on the Murray Princess last week. We especially liked the time we spent at the Sunnydale property checking out the sheep shearing display and going for a spotlighting tour around the property that night. The Murray Princess crew also put on a great BBQ and show as well. The crew were great in all areas of making sure of our comfort, entertain and food requirements. Judith C

Coach Transfer Departures Coach transfer must be pre-booked. Coach Transfers depart from the below Adelaide CBD locations:

• Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street Adelaide at 1:20pm
• Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square Adelaide at 1:30pm
• Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, 55 Frome Street Adelaide at 1:35pm
• Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 27 Frome Street Adelaide at 1:35pm
• Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace Adelaide at 1:45pm
• The Terrace Hotel Adelaide, 208 South Terrace Adelaide at 2:00pm

Coach Transfer Returns Coach transfer must be pre-booked. Coach Transfers back to the below Adelaide locations, depart Mannum at 9.30 am and arrive in Adelaide at approx. 11:00 am– 11:30amor 5:30 pm after optional Barossa Wine and Heritage tour:

You may choose to be transferred to the  Adelaide Airport , your arrival time will be approximately 12:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Please allow at least 3 hours after arrival for your flights to allow for possible delays getting to the airport.

Those who are self-driving can board from 2.30 pm

Self-drive directions from Adelaide CBD to Mannum. Travel on the South Eastern Freeway (National Highway M1) and take the Monarto Turnoff. Follow the signs to Mannum. When you arrive at Mannum, turn off Randell Street into Trewartha Street to Mary Ann Reserve. Park your vehicle in the car park in Mary Ann Reserve and proceed to check in on board the Murray Princess.

For the cruises on the P.S. Murray Princess you will have access to a lift if you are booking an outside or stateroom cabin. However if you are booking an inside cabin you will have to manage 10 stairs. The boat has accessibility access and walkways for walkers, wheel chairs and motorised wheelchairs. If you require further information please contact us to discuss.

The ships crews do not include a doctor, however the ship’s Officers are trained in First Aid. There is no pharmacy onboard. Please ensure you bring adequate prescription medicines you may require.

The passenger warrants that they are physically fit and capable of undertaking the cruise. For full details please ask our helpful sales team for more details.

• Can we swim in the river? Yes. If you wish to swim in the river please seek advise from one of the deck staff as to the easiest and safest method of doing so.

For your convenience valuables may be lodged with the Captain for safe keeping in the Captain’s safe. The company accepts no liability.

Rain or shine, waters on the Murray always make for smooth sailing. As a guide, expected seasonal temperatures range from 16-35 degrees Celsius during summer and 6-17 degrees Celsius during winter.

Smoking is only permitted in the areas designated for smoking, such as the rear deck. As a courtesy to your fellow passengers please refrain from smoking pipes and cigars. Cigarettes are not sold onboard.

The ships electricity is AC 240 volts 50 cycle (standard electrical power used in Australia). Hairdryers are provided on the cruises, how ever you are welcome to bring your own shavers and hairdryers if you wish.

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Norilsk: The city built by gulag prisoners where Russia guards its Arctic secrets

Environmental activists are frustrated by how authorities handled a diesel spill which poured into two Arctic rivers in late May.

International correspondent @DiMagnaySky

Friday 3 July 2020 23:41, UK

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The drive from Norilsk airport to the city takes you past mile after mile of crumbling, Soviet-era factories.

It looks like an endless, rusting scrapyard - a jumble of pipes, industrial junk and frost-bitten brickwork. If you were looking for an industrial apocalypse film setting, this would be your place - but you're unlikely to get the permissions.

Norilsk was built in Stalin's times by gulag prisoners. This gritty industrial city is a testament to their endurance both of the cruelty of Stalin's regime and of the harsh polar climate. There were no thoughts then on how to build to protect the environment, just to survive it.

Vasily Ryabinin doesn't think much has changed, at least in ecological terms. He used to work for the local branch of the federal environmental watchdog, Rosprirodnadzor, but quit in June after exposing what he says was a failure to investigate properly the environmental impact of the gigantic diesel spill which poured into two Arctic rivers in late May.

At 21,000 tonnes, it was the largest industrial spill in the polar Arctic .

Despite the Kremlin declaring a federal emergency and sending a host of different agencies to participate in the clean-up, just last week Mr Ryabinin and activists from Greenpeace Russia found another area where technical water used in industrial processes was being pumped directly into the tundra from a nearby tailing pond. Russia's investigative committee has promised to investigate.

"The ecological situation here is so bad," Mr Ryabinin says.

"The latest constructions such as the tailing pond at the Talnack ore-processing plant were built exclusively by Nornickel chief executive Vladimir Potanin's team and supposedly in accordance with ecological standards, but on satellite images you can see that all the lakes in the vicinity have unnatural colours and obviously something has got into them."

Mining company Nornickel would disagree. It has admitted flagrant violations at the tailing pond and suspended staff it deems responsible at both the Talnack plant and at Norilsk Heat and Power plant no 3 where the diesel spill originated from.

On Thursday it appointed Andrey Bougrov, from its senior management board, to the newly-created role of senior vice president for environmental protection. It has a clear environmental strategy, provides regular updates on the status of the spill, and its Twitter feed is filled with climate-related alerts.

But what investors read is very different to the picture on the ground.

Norilsk used to be a closed city - one of dozens across the Soviet Union shut off to protect industrial secrets. Foreigners need special permissions approved by the Federal Security Service (FSB) to enter the region. It would take an invitation from Nornickel to make that happen and, for the past month since the spill, that has not been forthcoming.

Unlike in Soviet times, Russian citizens are now free to come and go. That's why our Sky News Moscow team were able to fly in and travel around the city, even if getting to the spill site was blocked. What they were able to film provides a snapshot of the immense challenge Russia faces in upgrading its Soviet-era industrial infrastructure, particularly at a time when climate change is melting the permafrost on which much of it was built.

Just downwind from one of the rusting factories on the city outskirts is a huge expanse of dead land. The skeletal remains of trees stand forlorn against the howling Arctic winds. Sulphur dioxide poisoning has snuffed the life out of all that lived here. Norilsk is the world's worst emitter of sulphur dioxide by a substantial margin.

"For 80km south of here everything is dead," Mr Ryabinin says, "and for at least 10km in that direction too. Everything here depends on the wind."

Immediately after the spill, Mr Ryabinin filmed and took samples from the Daldykan river just a few kilometres from the fuel tank which had leaked. By that point the river was a churning mix of diesel and red sludge dredged up from the riverbed by the force of the leak. Norilsk's rivers have turned red before and the chemical residues have sunk to the bottom, killing all life there. Nothing has lived in those rivers for decades.

In his capacity as deputy head of the local environmental watchdog, Mr Ryabinin says he insisted that he be allowed to fly further north to check the levels of contamination in Lake Pyasino and beyond.

Nornickel at the time claimed the lake was untouched by the spill. Mr Ryabinin says his boss encouraged him to let things be.

"I can't be sure I would have found anything, but this sort of confrontation - making sure I didn't go there with a camera, let alone with bottles for taking samples, it was all very clear to me. It was the final straw."

Rosprirodnadzor refused to comment to Sky News on Mr Ryabinin's allegations or suggestions that the agency was working hand in hand with Nornickel.

Georgy Kavanosyan is an environmental blogger with a healthy 37,000 following on YouTube. Shortly after the spill, he set out for Lake Pyasino and to the Pyasina River beyond to see how far the diesel had spread.

"We set out at night so that the Norilsk Nickel security wouldn't detect us. I say at night, but they've got polar nights there now, north of the Arctic Circle. So it's still light but it's quieter and we managed to go past all the cordons."

He is one of the few to have provided evidence that the diesel has in fact travelled far beyond where the company admits. Not just the 1,200km (745m) length of Lake Pyasino but into the river beyond.

He says his measurements indicated a volume of hydrocarbons dissolved in the water of between two and three times normal levels. He thinks after he published his findings on YouTube, the authorities' vigilance increased.

Greenpeace Russia have spent the last two weeks trying to obtain samples from Lake Pyasino and the surrounding area. They have faced difficulties getting around and flying their samples out for independent analysis.

They are now waiting for results from a laboratory in St Petersburg but say the samples remain valid technically for just four days after collection and that they weren't able to make that deadline due to the authorities' actively obstructing their work.

Elena Sakirko from Greenpeace Russia specialises in oil spills and says this has happened to her before. This time, a police helicopter flew to the hunter's hut where they were staying and confiscated the fuel for the boat they were using. Then a deputy for the Moscow city parliament tasked with bringing the samples back from Norilsk was forced to go back empty-handed.

"We were told at the airport we needed permission from the security department of Nornickel," Ms Sakirko says. "We asked them to show us some law or statement to prove that this was legal or what the basis for this was, but they haven't showed us anything and we still don't understand it."

Nornickel announced this week that the critical stage of the diesel spill is over. The company is now finalising dates for a press tour for foreign media and for other international environmentalists.

Mr Ryabinin thinks this should have happened weeks ago.

"If we don't let scientists come to the Arctic region to evaluate the impact of the accident, then in the future if anything similar happens, we won't know what to do."

A spokesperson for Nornickel said the company "is actively cooperating with the scientific community and will meticulously assess both the causes and effects of the accident."

Nornickel considers permafrost thawing to be the primary cause of the accident, but is waiting for the end of investigation before making a final statement, the spokesperson said.

They added that the company "accepts full responsibility for the incidents on its sites these past two months and holds itself accountable for any infrastructural deficits or poor decisions by personnel.

"The imperative is to do everything to clean up our sites, instil a stronger culture of transparency and safety in our workforce, and ensure that such situations do not occur in the future."