Private Charter – 90-Minute Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise
Book your own Private Dolphin and Shipwrecks Tour! Explore the dolphin sanctuary, the ships graveyard and Garden Island Bird Sanctuary. This tour has something for everyone and is a must do experience in Adelaide.
Highlights
- Private 90-minute guided cruise for your own group
- Search for wild bottlenose dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Cruise past giant wrecks in the historic Ships Graveyard
- Live commentary from your skipper throughout the cruise
- Travel toward the International Bird Sanctuary and mangrove habitat
- Choose a private group option for up to 15 or up to 32 guests
Your Own Private Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Tour
Enjoy this must-do Adelaide experience with your own private group. 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 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 additional historical information is provided throughout the cruise.
The Ships Graveyard
Enter Port Adelaide's unique Ships Graveyard on a guided cruise. Cruise past giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River, while learning about their history.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary searching for local dolphins, one of the few wild dolphin populations living within a city.
Keep watch for some of the local residents and, during warmer months, newborn calves. Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
International Bird Sanctuary
Travel toward the bird sanctuary where there is an opportunity to see migratory shorebirds as well as familiar Australian species including pelicans and cormorants.
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015.
Booking Type
This private charter is an on-request booking. Port River Cruises will confirm availability after receiving your booking request.
Private Charter Pricing
Select the appropriate group option in the live Rezdy booking calendar.
Dolphin Sightings
We cannot guarantee you will see dolphins while within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. These are wild animals and are not always present.
Mobility Assistance
If you have mobility issues please contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608. A ramp can be provided to make boarding the vessel easier.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access is available on the 16-seater vessel. Please call 08 7082 9608 to book. Unfortunately mechanical/electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
Important Notes
- 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. A ramp can be provided to make boarding the vessel easier.
- Wheelchair access is available on the 16-seater vessel. Please call 08 7082 9608 to book. Unfortunately mechanical/electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
- 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 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.
Your Group. Your Cruise. The Port River.
Your Own Private Cruise
Enjoy the Port River experience with your own group aboard a privately booked vessel rather than a public cruise.
Wild Dolphin Encounters
Keep watch for the wild bottlenose dolphins that move through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary during your cruise.
Remarkable Photo Opportunities
Capture the rusting remains of historic vessels, mangrove-lined waterways and Port River wildlife from the water.
Rich Maritime History
Discover stories of Port Adelaide, its working river and the historic ships now resting in the Garden Island backwaters.
Commentary From Your Skipper
Your skipper guides the experience with information about the river, vessels, landmarks, wildlife and Ships Graveyard.
Birdlife & Mangrove Habitat
Travel through important bird and mangrove habitat with opportunities to see pelicans, cormorants and migratory shorebirds.
Your Route On The Port River
Follow Route 1 from McLaren Wharf along the Port River past the City of Adelaide Clipper Ship and STV ‘One and All’, through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Garden Island Ships Graveyard, before turning around and returning to McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide.
Indicative route only. The route shown is an estimate of the usual cruise path and is provided as a guide. The exact course, turnaround point and areas visited may vary depending on river traffic, shipping movements, weather, tides, wildlife activity and operational requirements. Your skipper will choose the safest and most suitable route for conditions on the day.
Depart — McLaren Wharf
Board beside the Port Adelaide Lighthouse at 1 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide.
City of Adelaide Clipper Ship
Cruise past the historic City of Adelaide Clipper Ship as you travel north along the Port River.
One & All
Cruise past the STV ‘One and All’ – a magnificent ship, owned by the SA Government for and on behalf of the people of SA
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Look for wild dolphins while cruising through the Port River and Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
Ship’s Graveyard & Garden Island
Cruise through the Garden Island waterways and the historic Ships Graveyard area, including Dorothy H. Stirling and Santiago.
Turnaround
Turn around, returning to McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide whilst listening to informative commentary along the way about the maritime history, birdlife & dolphins
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Explore dolphins, wildlife, maritime history and the unique Ships Graveyard with your own private group.
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