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Port River Cruises

A family owned and operated business delivering exceptional marine tourism experiences and events in Port Adelaide.

Tony and Sandy from Port River Cruises holding tourism awards

Port River Cruises

Port River Cruises is a family owned and operated business and the Australian Tourism Awards Bronze New Business Award winner for 2023.

With more than 30 years of experience within the marine tourism industry, we are passionate about providing the best experience to our customers.

Port River Dolphin Cruises, Ships Graveyard, Maritime and Cultural History Tours started in August 2022.

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Historic Ships Graveyard in the Port River

The Ships Graveyard

Port Adelaide is home to one of South Australia’s most significant maritime treasures — the Port Adelaide Ships Graveyard.

Dispersed over five sites across the Port River are the remains of sailing, steam, motor and service vessels that once worked local and international waters.

Wild dolphin swimming in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary was established in 2005 to protect its resident population of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins and their habitat.

The sanctuary is also visited by transient dolphins throughout the year. These wild animals come here to eat, play, socialise and live.

Ancient mangrove forest along the Port River

10,000-Year-Old Mangrove Forest

Port Adelaide is home to a 10,000-year-old mangrove forest that supports an important ecosystem along the Port River.

The mangroves shelter fish, crustaceans, birds and other wildlife while helping to protect the riverbank and surrounding wetlands.

Little pied cormorant in the International Bird Sanctuary

International Bird Sanctuary

The Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park — Winaityinaityi Pangkara — forms part of an internationally significant habitat for resident and migratory shorebirds.

The sanctuary helps protect birdlife found around the Port River and Gulf St Vincent, including threatened species and familiar local waterbirds.

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Discover the wild with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari. Enjoy intimate wildlife cruises and aquatic adventures while taking in spectacular coastline, dolphins, seals, birdlife and other marine wildlife.

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Kangaroo Island Coachlines

Kangaroo Island Coachlines provides convenient and educational tours designed to showcase the island’s wildlife, landscapes, attractions and local stories.

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Recognised Excellence

Awards & Accreditations

Proudly recognised for sustainability, safety and service excellence