90-Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise
Enjoy cruising the Port River while learning about its rich maritime history. Explore the dolphin sanctuary, the ships graveyard and Garden Island Bird Sanctuary. This tour has something for everyone and is a must do experience in Adelaide.
Highlights
- Search for wild bottlenose dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Cruise among the historic wrecks of the Garden Island Ships Graveyard
- Hear live commentary from your skipper throughout the cruise
- Experience Port Adelaide's maritime history from the water
- Look for pelicans, cormorants and migratory birdlife
- Travel aboard a comfortable covered vessel with onboard toilet facilities
Your 90-minute guided cruise takes you through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the Port River and Garden Island Ships Graveyard with commentary about local wildlife, Port Adelaide's maritime history and the surrounding environment.
A Guided Tour
Your skipper is also your guide, sharing stories and information about Port Adelaide, the Port River, local wildlife, historic vessels and significant landmarks throughout the cruise.
A Rich Maritime History
Discover Port Adelaide's maritime history while viewing the working harbour and surrounding waterways from the river.
The Ships Graveyard
Cruise through the Garden Island waterways and discover historic vessels resting among the surrounding mangroves.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Travel through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary while looking for the wild dolphins that move naturally throughout the Port River. Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.
International Bird Sanctuary
The surrounding waterways, mangroves and wetlands support local and migratory birdlife throughout the year.
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Departure Point
1 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015, beside the historic Port Adelaide Lighthouse.
Dolphin Sightings
Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Mobility & Wheelchair Access
Contact Port River Cruises before travelling if mobility assistance or wheelchair access is required so our team can confirm the most appropriate vessel.
Onboard Facilities
Toilet facilities are available onboard.
Important Notes
- Select the correct adult, child, senior, concession, student or infant ticket when booking.
- Bring valid concession or student identification where applicable.
- Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Toilet facilities are available onboard.
- Contact Port River Cruises before booking if mobility assistance is required.
- Wheelchair access should be discussed with the team before travelling.
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.
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Your Route On The Port River
Follow the map from McLaren Wharf past the City of Adelaide Clipper Ship and STV One & All, through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Garden Island Ships Graveyard, before turning around and returning to McLaren Parade.
Indicative route only. The animated vessel begins at the departure point beside McLaren Wharf and follows the dotted water route. 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.
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