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Cruise the Port River learning about its rich Maritime and Cultural History. Admire the local dolphin pod within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Visit the Ships Graveyard and learn about the ships history. An abundance of birdlife living within the Port River and the International Bird Sanctuary provides bird lovers with plenty of photo opportunities. Admire the 10,000-year-old mangrove forests along the way, some of the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere!

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90-minute Maritime & Dolphins Cruise

90-minute Maritime & Dolphins Cruise

  • Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location : Port Adelaide, SA
  • Product code: PUBQJ0

Learn about Port Adelaide’s fascinating maritime history and its present-day rejuvenation as well as visiting the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary on a guided 90-minute cruise of the Port Adelaide River.

A Guided Tour

Your Skipper on the day will also be your cruise guide. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as your guide talks you through the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising through.

A Rich Maritime History

The Port Adelaide River is steeped in a rich maritime history that you will discover as you cruise along its length, seeing famous ships and locations. Your cruise guide will point out interesting landmarks and vessels, and we provide a PowerPoint display with additional information for the duration of the cruise.

A Fully Functioning Port

Port Adelaide is still a functioning Port. On your cruises you will pass by many interesting sights of the Ports daily life and the Ships that work within, all of which will be explained by your tour guide.

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

Established in 2005 the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is home to 30 residential Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins and approximately 400 transient dolphins that visit at various times. 

On your cruise keep an eye out for these amazing marine mammals as your guide delves into both the history of the sanctuary, the residential population, and the types of behaviours you might observe on your cruise.

Unique Ecosystems

The Port River is home to several unique ecosystems that you will pass through on your cruise including Shellfish Reefs, Intertidal Zones, Samphire Flats, Mudflats and the renowned 10,000-year-old mangrove forests.

Submarine’s Ahoy

Port Adelaide is home to Australia’s Naval Group Submarine dry dock where you can get a glimpse of these 2-billion-dollar attack class submarine’s being built and hear a little about the work that goes into constructing them.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Infant rates apply to children 2 years and under. 
  • Child rates apply for children aged 3-12 years.
  • All children from the age of 12-17 are to be charges at student prices.
  • Adult rates apply for anyone over the age of 13 years.
  • Seniors, Concessions and Students must provide ID proof before boarding vessel.
  • We cannot guarantee you will see dolphins while within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. These are wild animals and are not always present.
  • There is a toilet located onboard
  • If you have mobility issues please contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608 . We are able to provide a ramp and different boarding location to make boarding the vessel easier.
  • Wheelchair access is available on our 16-seater vessel. Please call to book on  08 7082 9608 . Unfortunately we are unable to cater for mechanical/electric wheelchairs
  • Food is not permitted to be eaten onboard the vessel unless given prior approval.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • A FULL refund is provided to guests if the tour is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being reached, poor weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances and an alternative times is not established to undertake the tour.
  • NO refund is provided to guests for non-attendance at scheduled tour time.
  • Guests can reschedule tour if required, however need to ensure that more than 48 hours' notice is provided to Port River Cruises via telephone confirmation on +61 8 7082 9608.
  • All bookings cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled departure will incur a 50% charge of tour costs.
  • Guests that provide more than 48 hours' notice of tour cancellation via telephone confirmation will receive a FULL refund.

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90 Minute Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

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This is a must do activity when visiting Adelaide! See the iconic Ships Graveyard, the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the wonderful International Bird Sanctuary and so much more. A Guided Tour Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as your guide talks you through the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising through. A Rich Maritime History The Port Adelaide River is steeped in a rich maritime history that you will discover as you cruise along its length, seeing famous ships and locations. The Ships Graveyard Don’t miss out! For the first time you are able to enter Port Adelaide’s completely unique Ships Graveyard on a guided cruise. Be amazed as you cruise past giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River and learn their history. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Enjoy cruising through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary searching for local dolphins, one of the only wild dolphin populations living within a city. Keep an eye out for some of the famous local residents and, during the warmer months, newborn calves! International Bird Sanctuary Travel towards the bird sanctuary where there's an opportunity to see migratory shorebirds, including threatened species such as Curlew sandpiper.

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90-Minute Maritime and Dolphins Cruise in Port Adelaide

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  • Restroom on board
  • Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia Our Ticket Booth and Dock are next to Port Adelaide's famous red and white lighthouse.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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  • You'll start at Port Adelaide Lighthouse Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia Our Ticket Booth and Dock are next to Port Adelaide's famous red and white lighthouse. See address & details
  • 1 Port Adelaide Stop: 30 minutes See details
  • 2 Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Stop: 30 minutes See details Pass by City of Adelaide Clipper Ship
  • 3 Osborne Naval Shipyard Stop: 30 minutes See details
  • You'll return to the starting point

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  • K9246BVjoannep 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles River Cruise Lovely & informative. Our Captain/Tour Guide was excellent. Small group of fellow travellers and we all had a good day. Read more Written 11 May 2024
  • LastStraw66 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 90 minutes to relax, learn something new, soak up the surroundings of a working port and its history plus enjoy the sun. I really enjoyed this cruise. Very informative and I found the ships’ graveyard haunting. No dolphins seen, but in my view not really the purpose of the trip. I loved hearing about the working port and all the history. Excellent views from all areas of the boat. Yes it was expensive, but understandably so. I have been on many dolphin cruises, but my memories of them have all merged into one, this trip was a standout, certainly not just another dolphin watch. Read more Written 3 May 2024
  • _m_keighley 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Over priced experience It was a beautiful day, and it was an informative trip. We didn’t see dolphins - the trip was over priced not good value for money even of we had encountered dolphins. Read more Written 3 May 2024
  • brianhK6690WU 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Extremely interesting and professional cruise. Very informative commentary. The cruise boat travelled at a slow steady speed suitable for photographs and just admiring the views. To see the Ships Graveyard was an incredible experience, something that few people will ever see or even know about at all. I would especially mention the sparkling clean windows of the boat. The standard of cleanliness was far superior to any other cruise boats that I have travelled on. Read more Written 26 April 2024
  • 5ammy0907 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience! It was absolutely beautiful to see dolphins so close to the boat. Our guides also gave us a great history lesson on the ships that were laid to rest on the shores of Port Adelaide. Read more Written 23 April 2024
  • 120351gs 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A superb afternoon cruise. so informative and interesting It was a great, worthwhile experience. We are local Adelaide residents, and we should have done this years ago. It has been on our bucket list. Sam, the tour guide and skipper, was great and passed on lots of interesting information during the cruise. We also saw dolphins, which came up close to the boat. I highly recommend this tour. Read more Written 21 April 2024
  • jeanhP5381FB 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best tour ever We are down from Townsville QLD and it is the first time we have ever seen dolphins in the wild and the ships were fantastic I will be telling all my friends and family to come and I will be doing it again when I come back in a few months Read more Written 20 April 2024
  • john134706 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Dolphins and Ships This was lovely trip, well worthwhile, both staff were great and passed on lots of interesting information along the way. We got to see two dolphins on our trip which came up close to the boat which was thrilling. Highly recommend this tour. Read more Written 13 April 2024
  • wendybD4213QD 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Graveyard experience We enjoyed our graveyard cruise. Found it very informative. Our 2 hosts were very knowledgeable. Only drawbacks... Very expensive No food or beverages available Read more Written 10 April 2024
  • raelenejoy 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Dolphins, pelicans and ships Wonderful day, we saw numerous dolphins, pelicans soaring and the ship graveyard with the mangroves as a background was incredible. Staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable Read more Written 4 April 2024
  • 595neilh 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Relaxing Cruise Visiting family in Adelaide, we were taken on a tour of the port by Port River Cruises, our pilot also acted as guide, providing commentary throughout the cruise, sharing his knowledge of the area and the wildlife. The ship’s graveyard was very interesting, particularly hearing the stories of the ships scuttled there. Definitely recommend this company, a great way to spend 90 minutes, if you’re lucky as we were, you may see a river dolphin. Read more Written 3 April 2024
  • Global29868725638 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Knowledgable and Entertaining guides Really knowledgeable guides and entertaining delivery. One was Cameron, sorry I can’t remember the other ones name but they were both fantastic Read more Written 1 April 2024
  • _Z6190VJ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Comfortable & informative It was an amazing tour with amazing tour guide. We saw cute dolphins and beautiful birds and natural habitat surrounding port Adelaide. Read more Written 1 April 2024
  • F6450RDsophien 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour One of the must experience you should do while in Adelaide. Our group was lucky to be guided by the amazing captain Chris who was very welcoming and informative. It was great to learn about all the ships around Port Adelaide, the history of the port and the remained activity to this day. We were very excited to be able to spot a few dolphins in the sanctuary. Plus being able to see the ships graveyard proved to be a very interesting tour. Highly recommended to everyone who comes to Adelaide for a few days trip, also Port Adelaide is a short 25 mins drive from CBD so very easy to navigate and commute. Read more Written 1 April 2024
  • missgross 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A nice way to spend time exploring the port from the water and spotting a dolphin makes sightseeing fun/exciting 👍 Informative cruise, the host shared lots of knowledge. Spotted dolphin at the end of cruise which topped off the experience (as that was the highlight)! Thank-you 😊 Read more Written 1 April 2024

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Port River Dolphin Cruise | Great Value Family Fun | Review 2015

January 11, 2015

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Port River Dolphin Cruise

If you are looking for an affordable, value for money activity to enjoy with the whole family you can’t go past a cruise along the port river..

At less than $30 for a family of 4 you can relax for an hour and a half while taking in the sites along the Port River, including an assortment of boats, ships, wharves, bridges, birdlife, local industries and businesses and of course, dolphins.

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Port River Dolphin Cruise operators

There are two* operators here offering river cruises – Port Princess River Crusies and the Dolphin Explorer .  The cruise operators are located next to the famous red Port Adelaide Lighthouse on the Queen’s Wharf in Port Adelaide.  Each has their own ticket van where you can buy your tickets to board the boat on the day.  On this particular day we boarded the Port Princess simply because the departure time suited our plans.  Both boats have the same pricing – $8 per adult and $6 for children (as at January 2015).

[*EDITOR’S NOTE: The Port Princess River Cruises ceased operation in May 2017]

Once onboard you can choose to sit under cover or out in the open – our children headed straight to the front of the boat where they stayed for the duration of the trip, the wind in their hair and an uninterrupted view of the river.  Although the day was cloudy and wet we all managed to stay dry as the rain fortunately held off.

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Dolphin spotting

We managed to spot a handful of dolphins swimming nearby as the boat headed out along the river.  Once we passed under the bridge and made our way out of the harbour we didn’t see any more, but spotted a couple again on our way back to the wharf.   Our captain, Brian was very friendly and supplied interesting commentary throughout the cruise, pointing out different landmarks and sharing the local area’s history.

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Children with a fascination for boats and ships will love this cruise along the river as they spot an assortment of different vessels.  Many are docked at the wharfs as they are loaded with cargo, some are in the marina and others are out on the water.  We even spotted a fisherman with his dog on the banks of the river digging for worms.

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On our trip the children were allowed to have a turn at ‘steering’ the boat – there is an extra wheel and seat along side the captain and Brian even gave them a salior’s hat to wear while driving!   Brian was very accommodating and was happy to chat to his passengers and answer their questions.  His cabin was full of photos and sporting memorabilia, including medals from his time as a volunteer firefighter.

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As we made our way back at the half way mark we crossed paths with another cruise, the passengers waving hello between the boats.

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Exploring the wharf, lighthouse and Hart’s Mill Playground

Once the cruise came to an end we set off to explore along the wharf.  The lighthouse was open to climb for a donation of just 50 cents for children and $1 for those over 18 years.  Before heading home we of course had to stop off at Hart’s Mill Playground – where both the adults and kids had a play!  The playground is now fully fenced with safety gates on every side.

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The boat operators offer regular Port River cruises on Sundays, Public Holidays and during the School Holidays.  The boats can also be booked for private functions too.  For more information visit the Dolphin Explorer  website.

For more information about the Port River Dolphins and to support the Australian Marine Wildlife Research & Rescue Organisation, click here .

For more information about Port River cruises visit the City of Port Adelaide Enfield website . 

What:  Port River Dolphin Cruise

When:  Weekends, School Holidays, Public Holidays

Where:  Queens Wharf | end of Commercial Road, Port Adelaide

Who:  All Ages

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At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

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Cruise ships dock at the Outer Harbor wharf. The upgraded Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal includes a new road/traffic system into the terminal precinct, a direct walkway from the terminal to the nearby Outer Harbor railway station.

From Outer Harbor to central Port Adelaide is 10 suburban train stations away, about 40 min's, or by taxi about 15 min's. Trains run every 30 minutes. The Port has some of the finest colonial buildings in Australia. Take a walk along the docks and through the old Port to experience the ambiance. Self-guided and guided tours are offered. Dolphin watching is possible in the Port River. All-day transit tickets are about $10 pp and can be used on trains and buses.

The Maritime Museum , Railway Museum and Aviation Museum are located on Lipson Street and open daily…check out the Spitfire, climb the old ketch and ride the steam train. If you’re here on a Sunday, the Fisherman’s Wharf Market ( 9am-5pm Sun) has antiques, bric-a-brac, and crappy collectibles.  

In general shuttles, if provided, drop you off and pick you up from the Rundle Mall , which is right in the heart of the City. The shuttle takes around 30 to 40 minutes to the Mall from the cruise terminal.

A taxi from the Port to the City will run about 30 Australian Dollar after morning rush hour. Taxis are metered, and nearly all accept credit cards (surcharge).

Public transportation (bus route 150) is also available to the city center

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Sightseeing:

Named in honour of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, queen consort to King William IV, the city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for a freely-settled British province in Australia.

The city center features Rundle Mall as its main shopping focus, and North Terrace as its main cultural focus (Art Gallery, Museum, State Library, Universities). The Casino is also located on North Tce, over the top of the central railway station. The Adelaide Festival of Arts (March) has many venues, including the Festival Center, very close to the railway station. There is a new bridge to the rebuilt Adelaide Oval (cricket, Australian Rules (AFL) football) .

Adelaide , capital city of South Australia, is situated on the River Torrens between Gulf St Vincent to the west and the Mount Lofty Ranges to the east. The city is named after Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV. The city layout was planned by Surveyor-General, Colonel William Light, in 1836 as a square-mile grid of wide boulevards surrounded by parks and gardens. Once known, somewhat condescendingly, as "the City of Churches", Adelaide in the past 30 years has become celebrated for its arts festival, its alfresco lifestyle, and its manageable size and pace, all enhanced by a climate in which hot summers and warm autumns are separated by mild springs and winters.

The city itself is studded with elegant colonial buildings and preserved facades. Along the north side of North Terrace you will find some interesting and some fine architecture - Old Parliament House (now the Constitutional Museum), the Parliament House, the Adelaide Railway Station, Government House, the South Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Mortlock Library, and Adelaide University's Elder and Bonython Halls. Elsewhere in the city, the Festival Center on the Torrens, the Bicentennial Conservatory at the Botanical Gardens , St Peter's Cathedral in North Adelaide, Ayers House at the eastern end of North Terrace and the koalas at Cleland Wildlife Park (in the suburban hills) are all worth a visit.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

Adelaide's city center is easy to explore on foot. Most of Adelaide’s big-ticket sights are within walking distance of the city center, with many along North Tce. The core Rundle Mall shopping district is entirely pedestrianised.

You can circle around the main Adelaide sights on the free city buses. Look for 99C bus.  It has clockwise and anticlockwise routes each with about 30 stops taking in all the major cultural and commercial centres in the City, beginning at Victoria Square and including Adelaide Railway Station. The buses feature ground-level access ramps.

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Nearby Places:

--> Glenelg , or ‘the Bay’ Located only 10km from the heart of Adelaide City, Glenelg is a charming seaside resort set on the long sandy white shores of Holdfast Bay. Glenelg is the site of South Australia's original mainland settlement in 1836. A short 25 minute trip by tram departing from the center of Glenelg - Moseley Square, takes you into Adelaide City and most importantly - Rundle Mall.

Cleland Wildlife Park Cleland Wildlife Park is only 20 minutes from the Adelaide city center Nestled within the natural bush setting of Cleland Conservation Park, and adjacent to Mount Lofty Summit, the park provides 35 hectares of open bushland habitat where visitors can interact with Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus.

Shopping and Food

A few paces west of Victoria Square, on the south side of Grote Street, is the Central Market , which since the second half of the 19th C. has supplied the city with fresh fruit, vegetables and culinary delicacies. This colorful market was founded in 1870.

Rundle Mall: The city's main shopping area features local and national department stores, boutiques, specialty shops, cafes, and pubs. Watch for street entertainers, including mimes and musicians, and enjoy the people-watching on this pedestrian mall.

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The passenger terminal has telephones, as well as free Wi-Fi.

Opening Hours and Holidays:

Shops and services are generally open Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm and until lunchtime on Saturday. In Adelaide’s suburbs, many shops stay open late on Thursday and in the city center on Friday evening - usually until 9pm - and all day on Saturday. Shopping malls are often open on Sundays as well.

In remote country areas, roadhouses provide all the essential services for the traveler and, on the major highways, are generally open 24 hours a day. In tourist areas, even ones well off the beaten track, tourist offices are often open every day or at least through the week plus weekend mornings; urban information centers are more likely to conform to normal shopping hours.

Tourist attractions such as museums, galleries and attended historic monuments, are often open daily, though those in rural communities may have erratic opening hours

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    Meeting point. 1 McLaren Parade. 1 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia. Open in Google Maps. The meeting point is in front of the White and Red Lighthouse along the Wharf to the left of our blue ticket booth.

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    Highlights. Watch wild dolphins frolic around the vessel. Experience a great 3.5 hour cruise departing just 15 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Spot marine life and sea birds. Professional crew will keep you informed and safe. Time. Cruises depart at 8am. Off peak rate dates - 22nd September - 30th November | 1st March - End of April.

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    Be amazed as you cruise past giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River and learn their history. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Enjoy cruising through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary searching for local dolphins, one of the only wild dolphin populations living within a city.

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    Full description. This is a must do activity when visiting Adelaide! See the iconic Ships Graveyard, the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the wonderful International Bird Sanctuary and so much more. A Guided Tour Your Skipper on the day will also be your cruise guide. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as your guide talks you through the ...

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    If you enjoy dolphin cruises, Adelaide is a great place to do this popular wildlife activity. Between 1500 and 2000 wild dolphins live in Adelaide's gulf waters. Even though Port Adelaide and Adelaide's northern beaches make up the Adelaide Dolphin sanctuary, you can see dolphins along much of Adelaide's coastline.

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    The Port has some of the finest colonial buildings in Australia. Take a walk along the docks and through the old Port to experience the ambiance. Self-guided and guided tours are offered. Dolphin watching is possible in the Port River. All-day transit tickets are about $10 pp and can be used on trains and buses.