Senior Social Club Charter - 90 Minute Dolphin And Ships Graveyard Maritime Cruise
Looking for a excursion for your Seniors Group that they will never forget? Port River Cruises will take you on a 90-minute cruise that your group will love. Fun, safe and comfortable tours out on the water.
Highlights
- Relaxing 90-minute private cruise for senior social clubs
- Search for wild dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Cruise into the historic Garden Island Ships Graveyard
- Discover Port Adelaide's fascinating maritime history
- Travel through ancient mangrove-lined waterways
- Enjoy live commentary from your skipper and cruise guide
- Covered vessels with comfortable seating and onboard toilet facilities
Relax, Discover And Enjoy
Bring your senior social club together for a comfortable cruise through the Port River, combining local wildlife, maritime history and some of Port Adelaide's most distinctive waterways.
The 90-minute format provides an enjoyable group outing with plenty to see while remaining relaxed and easy to enjoy.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary while keeping watch for the wild dolphins that live and move throughout the Port River.
Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Garden Island Ships Graveyard
Travel into the Garden Island waterways and discover Port Adelaide's remarkable Ships Graveyard.
Historic vessels rest among the backwaters and mangrove habitat, providing a fascinating glimpse into the Port River's maritime past.
Ancient Mangroves
The Ships Graveyard is surrounded by ancient mangrove habitat, creating a unique natural setting where maritime history and the Port River environment meet.
Guided Commentary
Your skipper also acts as your cruise guide, sharing information about Port Adelaide, local vessels, wildlife, maritime history and the locations you pass during the cruise.
A Comfortable Group Experience
Port River Cruises offers covered vessels with comfortable seating and onboard toilet facilities, making this an enjoyable social outing for senior clubs and community groups.
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide SA 5015.
Booking Type
This is a private Senior Social Club group booking. Select your preferred booking option and date through the live booking calendar.
Current Pricing
Current Senior Social Club pricing and group options are displayed directly in the live Rezdy booking widget.
Dolphin Sightings
Dolphins within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Mobility Assistance
If anyone in your group has mobility requirements, contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608 before booking so suitable boarding and vessel arrangements can be discussed.
Vessel Comfort
Port River Cruises vessels are covered and include seating and onboard toilet facilities.
Important Notes
- Dolphins within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- There is a toilet located onboard.
- If you have mobility issues please contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608 before booking.
- Accessible group and boarding arrangements may be available depending on the vessel used.
- Food is not permitted to be eaten onboard unless prior approval has been provided.
- Follow all skipper and crew instructions during the cruise.
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.
Relax And Explore The Port River
Relaxed Group Outing
Enjoy an easy-paced Port River cruise designed to make senior social club outings comfortable and memorable.
Wild Dolphin Encounters
Keep watch for the wild dolphins that live and move throughout the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
Maritime History
Hear stories about Port Adelaide's vessels, working river and the maritime history that shaped the area.
Historic Ships Graveyard
Cruise into the Garden Island backwaters to view historic vessels resting within the Ships Graveyard.
Mangrove Waterways
Travel through mangrove-lined waterways where the natural river environment surrounds the historic wrecks.
Comfortable Cruising
Covered vessels, seating and onboard facilities make the experience suitable for relaxed senior group outings.
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
Plan Your Senior Social Club Cruise
Bring your group together for a comfortable 90-minute cruise featuring dolphins, maritime history, mangroves and the Garden Island Ships Graveyard.
Book This Senior Group Cruise