Wedding Charters
A river wedding is an experience you will never forget. Take your vows surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Port River — and perhaps even a dolphin or two.
Highlights
- Take your vows on the beautiful Port River
- 90-passenger catamaran hire available
- Weddings, engagements, receptions and elopements
- Drink packages and catering options available
- Work with the Port River Cruises team to plan your day
- Beautiful wedding reception locations nearby
- Unique waterfront and maritime photography locations
- A distinctive Adelaide wedding experience on the water
A Perfect Wedding On The Water
Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Port River aboard Port River Cruises.
Whether you are planning your vows, an engagement, reception or intimate elopement, a private river charter provides a memorable setting for one of life's most important occasions.
Vows Taken On The River
Exchange your vows with the Port River as your backdrop and enjoy the changing waterfront, maritime scenery and wildlife surrounding your celebration.
90-Passenger Catamaran Hire
Port River Cruises offers its large catamaran for wedding and special-event charters, giving your guests space to celebrate together on the water.
Drinks & Catering
Drink packages and catering arrangements can form part of your wedding planning. Discuss your preferred setup with the Port River Cruises team when organising your charter.
Photography On The Port River
The Port Adelaide waterfront offers distinctive maritime scenery and unique photography locations for wedding portraits and group photographs.
Reception Locations Nearby
Port Adelaide also offers wedding reception locations close to McLaren Wharf, making it possible to combine your river celebration with your wider wedding plans.
Wedding Types
Weddings, engagements, receptions and elopements.
Vessel
90-passenger catamaran hire is available for wedding and special-event bookings.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide SA 5015.
Current Pricing
Current wedding charter pricing and available booking options are displayed in the live Rezdy booking widget.
Drinks & Catering
Drink packages and catering options are available. Discuss your preferred wedding arrangements with Port River Cruises when planning your event.
Wedding Planning
Port River Cruises works with couples to help organise the cruise component of their wedding day.
Accessibility
If you or one of your guests requires mobility assistance, contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608 before booking to discuss boarding arrangements.
Important Notes
- Wedding charter bookings are subject to vessel and date availability.
- The booking request is not considered confirmed until Port River Cruises confirms availability.
- Discuss catering, drinks and event requirements with the team before finalising your wedding arrangements.
- Passenger numbers cannot exceed the legal maximum capacity of the vessel.
- Contact Port River Cruises in advance if any guest requires mobility or boarding assistance.
- Exact cruise navigation may vary according to weather, tides, port traffic and operational requirements.
Cancellation Policy
- A FULL refund is provided to guests if the tour is cancelled due to poor weather conditions and an alternative time 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 tour departure will receive no refund.
- All bookings cancelled between 7 days-48 hours before scheduled departure will incur a 50% charge of tour costs.
- Guests that provide more than 7 days’ notice of tour cancellation via telephone confirmation will receive a FULL refund.
Celebrate On The Port River
Vows On The River
Exchange your vows surrounded by the waterfront scenery and atmosphere of the Port River.
Private Catamaran
Celebrate with your invited guests aboard a private Port River Cruises catamaran.
Drinks Packages
Discuss drinks packages with the team and create arrangements suited to your celebration.
Catering Options
Coordinate catering arrangements as part of your wedding charter planning.
Unique Photography
Capture wedding photographs against Port Adelaide's distinctive waterfront and maritime backdrop.
Your Perfect Day
Work with the Port River Cruises team to coordinate the cruise element of your wedding celebration.
Your Route On The Port River
Your wedding charter cruises from McLaren Wharf through the Port River and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, past Torrens Island and the Adelaide Submarine Corporation toward Outer Harbour and Pelican Point before returning to Port Adelaide.
Indicative route only. The ship animation is locked to the blue dotted water route shown on the map. The actual cruise course may vary with river traffic, weather, tides and operational requirements.
Depart — McLaren Wharf
Start your two-hour cruise from 1 McLaren Parade in Port Adelaide. Listen to informative commentary along the way about the maritime history, birdlife & dolphins.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Travel north through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and watch for wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Cruise Past Torrens Island
This important natural area supports mangroves, samphire and coastal dunes, which provide important habitat for a range of native fauna species, and bird species of conservation significance.
Adelaide Submarine Corporation
Cruise past the shipbuilding and submarine construction facilities along the western side of the river.
Pelican Point
Reach Pelican Point near Outer Harbour at the northern end of the route before turning for the return journey. Informative commentary to continue on the return journey.
Plan Your Wedding On The Water
Celebrate your vows, engagement, reception or elopement aboard a private Port River Cruises wedding charter.
Plan Your Wedding Charter