We have done quite a few trips with Rivergum Cruises and the repeats generally depend on our flow of visitors.
Sandra and James are fantastic hosts and very knowledgeable about the river and surrounding areas. The complimentary shared platter is a healthy variety of locally grown nibbles and there is a well stocked fridge with drinks for sale and coffee made on board. The boat is very comfortable and is a credit to them when you read the book on how it was born from a humble lifeboat wreck. I totally recommend this tour come rain or shine.

Ride theighty Murray River If you are in the Waikerie area stay long enough to do a tour on the Murray River with Rivergum Cruises. You won't be disappointed. We have done quite a few now and we always take our visitors to see the beauty of this mighty river and it's surrounds. Hosts Sandra and James are locals and know all the hidden facts plus are eager to help you with anything they can whether it be another drink from the fridge, a coffee or hot chocolate or a tasty morsel from the complimentary shared platter of local produce. The boat is very safe and comfortable with several viewing options and is a credit to them considering it's humble beginnings displayed in a photo book.

Rivergum cruises What a wonderful experience on the river with Rivergum Cruises. The scenery and birdlife were fantastic. Our hosts Sandra and James looked after all their guests really well. I would certainly recommend this river trip.

I thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing and scenic Yarra Cliffs cruise along the Murray River with Rivergum Cruises. The views from the very confortable boat were stunning.

Sandra and James were excellent hosts; providing an interesting commentary, a delicious platter and glass of champagne for guests to enjoy.

Booking online was easy and communication/information leading up to the cruise was informative and frequent.

The cruise was a wonderful experience and I have lovely memories to reflect upon.

See the towering limestone cliffs up close. Loved our experience with Rivergum Cruises. We were warmly welcomed by our hosts James who built and captained the boat, and Sandra, who took care of all of our needs. The scenery was lovely – Waikerie is blessed with extraordinary, towering limestone cliffs, and we saw pelicans, darters, whistling kite and even spoonbill. It was a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere, with a charcuterie board full of local produce – even some on Sandra’s own quince paste. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol were also available to purchase. The ride was comfortable, with different seating areas; upstairs, on the front deck, inside the air-conditioned cabin and at the rear – all with excellent views. This is a definite must-do when in Waikerie!

Absolutely wonderful. First class food first class boat. First class commentary first class experience. I went on their sunset tour last evening and loved every minute. Perfect weather as well. I ca not recommended this tour highly enough. Thank you. Gloria

Beautiful cruise with Rivergum Cruises along the Murray Ruver at Waikerie. Relaxing and interesting. James and Sandra are very friendly, caring and knowledgeable Hosts. Yummy complimentary platter with local produce and coffee. This was our second cruise, last one was a Sunset cruise, we will be back for another one. Thanks again Janes and Sandra.

Relaxing morning on the Murray River. Beautiful cruise along the Murray Ruver at Waikerie. Relaxing and interesting. James and Sandra are very friendly, caring and knowledgeable Hosts. Yummy complimentary platter with local produce and coffee. This was our second cruise, last one was a Sunset cruise, we will be back for another one. Thanks again Janes and Sandra.

Yummy local wine experience Fabulous experience. Wonderful hosts. You will be looked after like a precious gem! Lots of local (and even home made preserves!) and wines on board. Beautiful boat.

Highly recommended 👌 Very comfortable cruise admiring the stunning limestone cliffs. Genuinely friendly owners providing refreshments, Informative commentary aboard immaculate boat. A must do experience.

Highly Recommended Fabulous experience. Easy to book, value for money, genuinely friendly owners providing service with a smile. Wonderful location, plenty of parking. Great scenery, informative commentary, delicious complimentary food platter. Would go again and recommend to family and friends. Immaculate and comfortable boat.

Relaxing sunset cruise The view and atmosphere was so relaxing we had an amazing time. We will be going again next trip to Waikerie. Thank you so much!

Fully recommend Rivergum Cruises, James and Sandra are exceptional hosts. The commentary and platters put finishing touches to a beautiful cruise along the river. The platters have home produce which is a bonus.

A beautiful experience James and Sandra make you very welcome. James gives a commentary whilst on the cruise whilst Sandra offers drinks and beautiful platters. If coming to Waikerie I’d definitely recommend booking a tour

Absolutely stunning! We did a sunset cruise, and it was just perfect. The platter had a delicious mix of fruits, cheeses, nuts and other local produce, even gluten free crackers for me. We purchased multiple glasses of their local wines, and enjoyed the short commentaries along our journey. Our hosts were super friendly and accommodating, and the story of building their boat and business, fascinating. It’s so worth doing!!! Can’t wait to come back to SA with more of our friends and do it again 😍

James and Sandra are wonderful and fantastic hosts.
The cruise along the river was fantastic viewing the river banks with its birds, kangaroos and the stories of old boats along the river also.
Well worth doing this if your in Waikerie, South Australia

We had an amazing time on the sunset cruise with River Gum Cruises last night. James & Sandra are fantastic hosts. They Served platters of local produce, some of which they grow themselves. James spent 14 years building the boat from an old lifeboat. What an achievement!
If you are ever in this area of SA, go on a river cruise with these guys. You won't regret it

Enjoyed a leisurely cruise on a spotless vessel obviously the pride and joy of the owners. Friendly hosts delightful afternoon tea onboard.Informative dialogue along the way

An amazing cruise on the Murray River on board ‘Qatar’ an elegant boat that was envisioned and hand built by the lovely and hospitable Sandra and James. We enjoyed relaxing on deck and exploring new bird life, limestone cliffs, native gum and mallee trees growing right on the banks of the River Murray. Great hospitality with a local produce board to share with other guests as well as a variety of drinks to order. The boat is spacious with a variety of spaces to enjoy and move around. Highly recommended!

An amazing cruise on the Murray River on board ‘Qatar’ an elegant boat that was envisioned and hand built by the lovely and hospitable Sandra and James. We enjoyed relaxing on deck and exploring new bird life, limestone cliffs, native gum and mallee trees growing right on the banks of the River Murray. Great hospitality with a local produce board to share with other guests as well as a variety of drinks to order. The boat is spacious with a variety of spaces to enjoy and move around. Highly recommended!

How's The Serenity! Ok, this is my third cruise on the Qatar with Rivergum Cruises. Sandra and James are wonderful hosts, full of local knowledge that they willingly share on a very comfortable boat. I'll be back - probably quite a few more times! I would have taken my elderly Mum on her visit, but sadly she wouldn't have made the trip from the car down to the boat. Can you put in some shallow steps or a ramp, Waikerie Council?

A Perfect Evening on the Mighty Murray River What a delightful way to unwind after a day of adventures! My American wife and I decided to treat ourselves to a cruise on the Mighty Murray, followed by dinner at a local restaurant, and it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable evenings we've had.

Having lived just 20 minutes outside Waikerie for two years, now, this was our first experience on the river, and it did not disappoint. James and Sandra are exceptional hosts. James takes immense pride in his boat, “Qatar,” which he built himself over more than a decade. Raised in Waikerie, his passion for boating and the river’s incredible lifestyle is evident as soon as you set sail. James gentle and timely commentary as you meander up and downstream, makes the experience even more enriching.

Sandra is an equally warm and inspiring hostess, and together, they create a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. It’s clear that they genuinely love sharing their beautiful “backyard” with everyone, and their enthusiasm is infectious. They are great ambassadors for our patch. My American wife and I are inspired to be more touristy than local, more frequently, going forward. Thanks folks!

Whether you’re a local, like us, or just passing through the Riverland, my American wife and I highly recommend treating yourself to a cruise with James and Sandra. You won’t regret it! All aboard for a memorable journey on the Murray!

Relaxing on the Murray River We had a wonderful time cruising up the Murray River, (Yarra Cliffs Cruise) with James commentating & Sandra providing refreshments & a delicious platter of homemade/locally grown produce. Truly relaxing experience. Great company, meeting new people. Thank you very much.

What an amazing cruise ,Sandra and James went out of their way to look after us .the beautiful grazing platter, the expert commentary, the book James has put together of the building of the boat is unbelievable. Could not recommend highly enough, The trip to Riverland is not complete unto you had this cruise. Thank you Sandra and James for taking us on unforgettable ,beautiful afternoon.Geoff & Sue Hughes,Ralf & Lully Corbacho.

The Murray River at it's best Fantastic day, loved every minute, great hosts. A must do.
The commentary James have was y informative and Sandra ran around looking after us with drinks and a awesome platter.

Happily go again.

Loved it Lovely experience on the cruise. It was so relaxing and peaceful. James and Sandra were amazing and they have got a lovely Boat. I loved it and will be back for sure.

Amazing cruise... you won't regret it! Fantastic scenery and great commentary and service. James and Sandra are incredibly knowledgeable, and make it such a fantastic experience! Highly highly recommend!!!

Had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise with Sandra and James. Such accomodating hosts and very knowledgeable about the area. Great way experience the Murray.

Had a fantastic afternoon on the beautiful boat, Qatar. We did the fringe event painting the cliffs with artist Sue. Next time want to do the sunset tour! Sandra and James were fabulous hosts - thank you a lovely afternoon!

A great little trip! A great little trip on the river, we thoroughly enjoyed the peace and seeing the river and river banks, birds, with a few others in the group, and enjoyed the wine and snacks.
The boat is so well built, we loved hearing how it was completed! Thoroughly recommend this trip.

Murray meandering Fantastic cruise along the Murray River in all her glory. Stunning scenery, James and Sandra were super friendly and informative, their boat was first class and the platter of local delights were delicious.
Id like to come back and go on the sunset cruise as well.
Absolutely recommend. Thanks so much.

Trip to remember James and Sharon were the perfect hosts for the sunset cruise we did, continually making sure everyone was okay and comfortable. We totally recommend this company for an unforgettable experience

A grand day out The vessel is well appointed and suitable for all ages. Scenery spectacular. The operators are friendly and eager to share stories of the river and the boats on origins and construction. And most pleasantly surprising they do not gouge you with drink prices were very reasonable. Looking forward to our next trip.

River Cruise The cruise was beautifully leisurely and informative and the hospitality was 5 star! Thanks for a great afternoon. Mum and I loved it.

Fantastic worth waiting for got given a voucher from my son who had done upholstery work on the boat for the owners Did the Yarra cliffs cruise so beautiful ,relaxing and the hosts are fabulous people as well ,both of us girls loved the time spent on the boat

We spent a lovely evening in October doing a sunset cruise. They are such a lovely couple & we enjoyed chatting about how the boat was built. Would recommend for sure!

A lovely relaxing experience on a lovely boat and with two very complementary hosts. The freedom to sit in different places, dip in to conversations and local knowledge and just chill out made it the best part of our weekend break. Thank you

Afternoon cruise on the Murray River upstream from Waikerie. Beautiful scenery under the cliffs and trees along the riverbank, and heaps of birdlife to see. The boat is well equipped, well looked after and comfortable. Very friendly and knowledgeable hosts, grazing platter, and a couple of drinks made for an enjoyable and relaxing outing. Highly recommended.

Beautiful relaxing trip A beautiful relaxing trip.
Very friendly helpful staff.
A very enjoyable grazing platter of local produce.
Would highly recommend the cruise if you are in the area

Design your own crew & have a blast The hospitality was top notch! The commentary and hosts’ knowledge was superb. We had a thoroughly fun family time and the first timers among us made lasting memories.

Great river cruise A wonderful cruise even though the weather was cool. The scenery is amazing and the service outstanding. Would highly recommend.

Celebrations an Good river times James and Sandra are wonderful hosts. Their river knowledge is great. The boat is so comfortable, the different spaces you can enjoy, out the back, inside, up on top deck or out the front, the river views are great. The platters Sandra makes from local produce are tops, the drink selection is good, I highly recommend them an give them a 10/10 for everything, we will definitely go again

A great way to celebrate a family birthday. A great way to celebrate my husbands 80th birthday with family from interstate. A perfect sunny winters day cruising along the River Murray. Our hosts, James and Sandra, were a wealth of information about the sights along the way. A generous grazing platter with wine or coffee added to the experience. Would be happy to recommend this cruise to anyone visiting the Riverland.

Sunset cruise We had a lovely relaxing evening onboard the Rivergum. It was great way for the budding photographer like myself to capture spectacular views of the Murray with all its fauna & flora, whilst being wined & dined on this sunset cruise.

We stayed couple of nights in Loxton, on the way back home to Adelaide we stopped at Waikerie and took the Rivergum Boat Cruise to explore the beautiful Murry river.
I has been great pleasure to meet Sandra and James who are very friendly and informative.
The hospitalities were amazing, I've been very fortunate to have great conversations with both Sandra and James who are very pleasant to talk and very knowledgeable about their profession.
I highly recommend other travelers to consider this very relaxing and memorable trip.
Firouz P
Guest

Relaxing sunset river cruise This was a beautiful way to see the Murray River. Saw amazing limestone clips, river birds including the amazing pelican. James has an amazing insight into the history and details of the river, and Sandra serves up a beautifully homegrown platter of fruits and delicacies. There is local wine to enjoy as well. This cruise is one of the only that you can do locally in the Riverland and is well worth doing if you want to enjoy some peaceful time on the river.

Amazing couple great value so relaxing great cruise

Relaxing Amazing trip we recommend you go very relaxing great husband and wife crew great grazing platers coffee and tea and wine and beer a very great way to slow down and enjoy the beautiful Murray River

Sunset cruise from Waikerie Beautiful sunset cruise. Fantastic hosts and great comfortable boat. We had a great time for Mums 91st birthday . Lovely platter and wine. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely recommend this cruise. Gorgeous sunsets

A perfect afternoon cruise A group of us (10 friends) enjoyed a wonderful cruise with Sandy & James and we couldn't be happier. We loved the boat, there was room to spread out and relax, the platter was very tasty and included lots of local produce. There was a great variety of wine and beer to choose from whilst on board and the commentary was very interesting. The River was stunning and Sandy & James made our trip fun, relaxing, interesting and overall a perfect afternoon. Service was definitely with a smike. We thank you very much :-)

Great experience!! We really enjoyed our time in the cruise, Sandra & James were lovely

Just so relaxing. Sandra and James are so welcoming and organised.
Amazing views and many options for cruising to choose from.

Highly recommended tour Informative boat tour on the amazing River Murray and Waikerie area. Sandra and James were great hosts. The boat (that James built!!!) Qatar had lots of room and luxury for our group. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour

Yarra Cliffs Cruise Great cruise, great hosts, great commentary, great scenery, great platter of local produce. Well suited to our group which included 10-79 year olds, one almost blind, one requiring a walking stick. Variety of options for sitting/viewing. Thank you, will be back to do another different cruise with you!

Thoroughly enjoyed or Cruise along the Murray River with these guys. Great local knowledge of the river. The passion shows in all they have done and their service.
Highly recommended.

Yarra cliff cruise Was a great day, Sandra and James were great hosts, very informative, very friendly , platter was delicious.. very well priced.. definitely would do it again or another cruise they offer.. and would recommend it..

Yarra Cliffs Cruise The weather was great, saw stretches of the river we had never seen before and had a very pleasant afternoon cruise on the Qatar. The locally sourced & home grown platter was excellent as were the hosts Sandra & James. Thank you both for a great and relaxing afternoon.

Rivergum cruises We had perfect weather when we did the sunset river cruise. James and Sandra were the perfect hosts, sharing some of their home grown produce and locally grown produce. It is great to try local foods. the scenery was just fantastic. The river is so peaceful.

Special guests on this labour of love I cannot praise this experience enough. The Qatar is a labour of love for James and Sandra, so from the moment you step on board, you are treated like valued guests in their own home.
I cruised with a friend during a recent stay in the area. We enjoyed every aspect of the experience. Their on board bar serves a nice selection of drinks, including some terrific local wines. Whilst relaxing and enjoying a drink, as James leisurely guides the boat and points out interesting things along the way, Sandra offers guests a generous selection of local produce on a tasting platter, much of which she has prepared herself, including produce from their "block" at Ramco.
Talking with James about the boat and their life, his passion and love for what he does and where he lives is palpable.
He and Sandra are such nice people and they made us feel very special guests.
Oh - I almost forgot the beautiful scenery from various locations around the boat. I love the Murray at the best of times, but on a slow cruise at sunset, with a drink and tasty treats, it's something special.
I can't stop telling people about how enjoyable the cruise was. I'll be booking more in the future. It represents amazing value for money.
Thank you James and Sandra. You do the tourism industry in your region proud.

We travelled an hour each way from where we we staying and it was totally worth it. Two amazing hosts who love what they do and are passionate and knowledgeable about the local area. Beautiful hand crafted boat, unbelievably comfy. All six of us aged 8 to 70 had an awesome time. Couldn't ask for nicer people who made it special for all of us. Great food included in price and very reasonably priced local wines. Tour was a bit pricier than other/closer options but thankfully they weren't available as this tour was worth every cent.