OSHC & Vacation Care Charters – Dolphin & Maritime Education Cruise
Looking for a fun but safe adventure to take your OSHC or Vacation Care group? How about a cruise with amazing new sights, local maritime history and the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary!
Highlights
- Your Skipper on the day will also be your cruise guide
- A Rich Maritime History
- A Fully Functioning Port
- Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Submarine’s Ahoy
Designed for OSHC and Vacation Care groups, this guided cruise combines wildlife, Port Adelaide’s maritime history and the activity of a modern working port in an engaging learning experience on the water.
A Guided Maritime Education Cruise
Your skipper also acts as your guide, providing commentary throughout the journey and helping children understand the vessels, landmarks, wildlife and maritime activity they see along the Port River.
Port Adelaide’s Maritime History
Discover the rich maritime history of Port Adelaide while cruising past important river landmarks and learning how shipping helped shape the Port and South Australia.
A Fully Functioning Port
Port Adelaide remains an active commercial port. Children can see working wharves, commercial vessels and maritime infrastructure from a completely different perspective on the water.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary while looking for wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Naval & Shipbuilding Precinct
View parts of South Australia’s naval and shipbuilding precinct from the river while learning how modern maritime industries continue to operate around Port Adelaide.
Duration
Approximately 2 hours.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide SA 5015, beside the historic red and white Port Adelaide Lighthouse.
OSHC & Vacation Care Groups
This experience is designed for OSHC and Vacation Care groups. Use the booking calendar to select your group option, preferred date and available departure.
Supervising Adults
OSHC and Vacation Care providers remain responsible for their organisation’s supervision requirements throughout the excursion.
Dolphin Sightings
Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Vessel Comfort
Port River Cruises vessels provide covered seating and onboard toilet facilities.
Mobility & Accessibility
Accessibility options are available on suitable vessels. Contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608 before booking if anyone in your group requires additional support.
Helpful Information For Coordinators
- Arrive approximately 15 minutes before departure so your group can be organised before boarding.
- Children should remain with their designated educators or supervisors.
- Follow all skipper and crew safety instructions.
- Dress appropriately for the weather and bring suitable sun protection.
- Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Contact Port River Cruises before travelling if anyone requires accessibility or mobility assistance.
- Exact navigation may vary according to weather, river traffic, wildlife 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.
A Fun & Educational Maritime Experience
Your Route On The Port River
This two-hour cruise travels from McLaren Wharf through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, past Torrens Island and the Adelaide Submarine Corporation to Pelican Point near Outer Harbour before returning along the Port River.
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, wildlife activity 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.
Bring Your OSHC Group On The Port River
Give children an engaging 2-hour experience combining dolphins, maritime history, a working commercial harbour and modern shipbuilding activity.
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