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Port River Cruises
Things To Do Port Adelaide, Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia
Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Port River Cruises provides exceptional marine cruises from Port Adelaide.
Our tours are immersive maritime experiences, highlighting the rich culture, history and abundance of wildlife only 20 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Board comfortable, under cover vessels, to view the Port River Dolphins – one of the only wild dolphin pods living within a city precinct in the world. The Port River is home to 40 resident bottlenose dolphins, with another 400 transient dolphins that visit at various times.
Visit the Ships Graveyard and delve into the histories of the ships scattered there. You will learn the history of ships such as the ‘Santiago’ the oldest iron hulled ship in existence, and the Dorothy H Stirling the largest abandoned ship within the graveyard.
An abundance of birdlife lives within the Port River and adjacent International Bird Sanctuary. Admire the 10,000-year-old mangrove forests along the way, some of the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere!
Port River Cruises departs from the heart of the Inner Harbour at Port Adelaide, located next to Port Adelaide’s iconic lighthouse and is only a short 20-minute drive from Adelaide CBD.
We provide daily marine tours, private functions, Cultural Cruises, and live-music events from our comfortable 16-seater and 32-seater covered vessels. Our vessels are safe, comfortable, with onboard toilet facilities, as well as custom-made mobility ramps to ensure all customers are catered for.
Services
From $75 to $88
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.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public ToiletFrom $3500 to $6500
“Immersive Kaurna Cultural Experiences.”
Enjoy an experience out on the water learning about Kuarna Cultural History, a Cultural Awareness Workshop or Corporate Group Training with Port River Cruises.
AN ABORIGINAL ELDER GUIDE
Kaurna-Ngarringjeri-Yankunytjatjara Elder Allan Sumner will be your guide on a cruise incorporating On Country and boat-based experiences. Allan has a passionate interest in dreaming stories and is also a world-renowned artist and musician.
Customise your Cultural Tour to suit the needs of your group. If you want to discuss your options before making the booking please contact 0473 806 045 or email [email protected]
HIGHLIGHTS CAN INCLUDE
• Traditional Indigenous Ceremonies
• Cultural History of the Region
• Ochre Body Art
• Live Didgeridoo Performance
• Platters of Indigenous Food
• Customisable for bespoke events, cultural awareness workshops or corporate group training.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Public ToiletFrom $75 to $88
Explore the mysteries of the Ships Graveyard and enjoy a glass on us on this relaxing and informative 90-minute Twilight Cruises.
A Twilight Tour
Running from October-March this limited time tour is not to be missed. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as the Port River takes on a twilight hue. Your Skipper is also your guide and will share with you the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising past.
The Ships Graveyard
See Port Adelaide’s completely unique Ships Graveyard like never before. These beautiful semi-scuttled vessels take on a whole new hue in the twilight. Be amazed as you cruise past the giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River and learn their history.
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.
Relax With A Complimentary Drink
Add that extra special flare to your cruise with a complementary glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Public Toilet
