MRP director Rohan Burgess said the fresh addition travelled from Lake Eildon and has been given a re-branding ahead of its new life on the Murray.
“Our overnight guests aboard PS Emmylou will have the opportunity to step aboard to experience places rarely seen along the river,” Mr Burgess said.
“For example, the PS Emmylou is out on it’s six-day cruise at the moment, 16 passengers will join the Murray Explorer and we will do a history tour.
“We are linking modern with old, and creating what Echuca is crying out for.”
Mr Burgess said MRP needed to fill a void after selling the Pride of Murray, which recently arrived at its new home of Longreach.
“Having this boat means we can create new and interesting things on the river,” he said.
Mr Burgess said the boat could easily transport close to 50 passengers in comfort.
“It will be a great thing for Echuca and tourism itself,” he said.
“Things we can’t do with the paddlesteamers, we will be able to do with the Murray Explorer.
“The boat is very quick, it will take you to Layfield Lane in 30 minutes, which is where we have a restaurant set up, it takes our paddlesteamers about an hour.”
Mr Burgess said the company was excited about the new addition to the fleet.
“The Murray Explorer is a stunning purpose-built fast moving touring vessel catering for 47 passengers which will also be used for our booming day visitors to Echuca,” he said.
“For our day visitor market we have several new cruise products under development which we will be able to share very soon.
“These new visitor experiences will further support attracting new domestic and international visitors to the region who will spend more and stay longer, supporting the community.”
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