First look at the interiors of a first 'five-star river ship'

Murray River Paddlesteamers has released captivating renderings of what the interiors will look like on Australia’s first five-star river ship, PS Australian Star, which will begin operations from Echuca in Victoria in April 2025.
 
Fusing heritage charm with contemporary elegance and luxury and stretching 35m, the $6.75 million PS Australian Star will become Australia’s first five-star river cruise experience, the largest paddle steamer in the Southern Hemisphere and the only wood-fired, five-star accommodated paddle steamer in the world. The game-changing vessel is being built beside the Murray River in Mildura.
 
PS Australian Star will offer cruises lasting three and four nights with guests able to combine the two cruises for a longer seven-night cruise. Bookings for Australian Star will open this spring. Backed by $2.25 million in funding by the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund, PS Australian Star is destined to attract discerning, luxe-seeking visitors from around Australia and around the world.
 
The three-deck PS Australian Star will be 60 per cent larger than PS Emmylou, with more expansive and contemporary amenities including the panoramic Hopwood Lounge, multiple outdoor relaxation areas, the company’s first elevator for easy access to all levels and the Cadell Restaurant serving a different, fine-dining menu every day championing fresh, local produce.