Disability Group Charter – Dolphin & Maritime Cruise
Come explore Port Adelaide on a cruise steeped in maritime history with Port River Cruises! A fun, interesting and above all safe experience for all ages and abilities.
Highlights
- Relaxing, fully guided 90-minute cruise designed for disability service groups
- Discover Port Adelaide's rich maritime history and working port
- Travel aboard a safe, comfortable and well-maintained vessel
- See commercial vessels, active wharves and maritime infrastructure
- Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Look for wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins
- View South Australia's naval and shipbuilding precinct from the river
Enjoy a relaxing and informative 90-minute cruise designed for disability service groups. Your experienced skipper provides guided commentary about Port Adelaide's maritime history, working port, local wildlife and the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
A Guided Maritime Cruise
Your skipper is also your tour guide, sharing commentary about the history, landmarks, vessels and wildlife encountered during the journey.
A Rich Maritime History
Learn about Port Adelaide's long maritime history and the continuing importance of the Port River to South Australia's shipping and maritime industries.
A Fully Functioning Port
Port Adelaide remains a working commercial port. See active wharves, commercial ships, maritime infrastructure and port operations from a completely different perspective on the water.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and look for the wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the Port River.
Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Naval & Shipbuilding Precinct
View areas of South Australia's naval and shipbuilding precinct from the river and learn about the modern maritime industry operating around Port Adelaide.
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide SA 5015, beside the historic Port Adelaide Lighthouse.
Group Bookings
This charter is designed for disability service groups. Select your group size and preferred departure using the booking calendar.
Dolphin Sightings
Dolphins within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary are wild animals. Sightings therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Onboard Comfort
Port River Cruises vessels provide covered seating and onboard toilet facilities.
Mobility Assistance
Contact Port River Cruises before booking if anyone in the group requires mobility assistance, wheelchair access or additional help when boarding.
Inclusive & Accessible Cruising
Every disability service group has different requirements. Contact Port River Cruises before booking so the team can discuss the vessel, boarding arrangements and any mobility or accessibility requirements for your group.
View Accessibility InformationHelpful Information
- Contact Port River Cruises before booking if anyone requires mobility or wheelchair assistance.
- Support workers and carers should remain with members of their group throughout the cruise.
- Follow all skipper and crew safety instructions.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection are recommended.
- Dolphins are wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Exact navigation may vary according to river traffic, weather, 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 Comfortable & Inclusive 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.
Plan Your Disability Group Charter
Enjoy an accessible Port River experience combining dolphins, maritime history, an active working harbour and South Australia's modern shipbuilding precinct.
Book Your Group