Disability Group Charter – Dolphin & Ships Graveyard 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
- Relax on a fully guided 90-minute Port River cruise
- Look for wild bottlenose dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- See historic wrecks resting in the Ships Graveyard
- Enjoy informative live commentary from your skipper
- Cruise past the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
- Travel through ancient Port River mangrove habitat
- Discover Port Adelaide's rich maritime history
Enjoy a relaxing and informative 90-minute cruise designed for disability service groups. Travel aboard a comfortable vessel while your skipper provides commentary about Port Adelaide's maritime history, wildlife, Ships Graveyard and surrounding river environment.
A Guided & Relaxing Cruise
Your skipper also acts as your guide, providing informative commentary throughout the journey while guests relax and enjoy views of the Port River.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary while looking for wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
Dolphins are completely wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary
Cruise through waterways connected with the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary while looking for local and migratory birdlife around the wetlands and mangrove habitat.
Ancient Mangrove Habitat
Travel through the Port River's ancient mangrove environment, an important habitat for wildlife and part of the natural landscape surrounding Garden Island and the Ships Graveyard.
Historic Ships Graveyard
Discover historic vessels resting among the mangroves around Garden Island and hear the stories behind Port Adelaide's unique Ships Graveyard.
Port Adelaide Maritime History
Learn about Port Adelaide's rich maritime past, historic vessels and the important role the Port River has played in South Australia's development.
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide SA 5015, beside the historic Port Adelaide Lighthouse.
Disability Group Bookings
This charter is designed for disability service groups. Use the booking calendar to select the appropriate group option, preferred date and available departure.
Dolphin Sightings
Dolphins 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.
Accessibility Requirements
Accessibility depends on individual guest requirements and the vessel used. Please contact Port River Cruises on 08 7082 9608 before booking so the team can discuss suitable arrangements.
Onboard Facilities
Covered seating and toilet facilities are available onboard.
Accessibility Support
Every group has different support requirements. Please contact Port River Cruises before booking to discuss your group’s needs and the most suitable available arrangements.
View Accessibility InformationHelpful Information
- Contact Port River Cruises before booking if anyone requires mobility or wheelchair assistance.
- Accessible arrangements depend on individual requirements and vessel availability.
- Support workers and carers should remain with members of their group throughout the cruise.
- Follow skipper and crew instructions during boarding and throughout the journey.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection are recommended.
- Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- The exact route may vary because of weather, river traffic, wildlife and operational requirements.
View the cruise route below, including the Port River, Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, Ships Graveyard and Santiago turnaround area.
View Your RouteCancellation 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 Relaxing Port River Experience
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 animated vessel is locked to the blue dotted water route, travels to the turnaround point and returns along the same route. Exact navigation may vary with river traffic, weather, tides, wildlife and operational requirements.
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 Disability Group Charter
Enjoy a comfortable Port River experience combining wild dolphins, maritime history, mangrove habitat, the International Bird Sanctuary and the historic Ships Graveyard, with accessibility support available for your group.
Book Your Group