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Celebrate your wedding aboard Port River Cruises with a private, flexible river venue surrounded by Port Adelaide’s maritime scenery.
A river wedding is a wedding you will never forget. Take your vows surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Port River — and maybe even a dolphin or two.
Perfect for an intimate wedding location, an elopement or a full-length wedding and reception, bookings are charged by the hour so you can shape the day around exactly what you need.
| Dockside hire | $1,200/hr |
| River cruise hire | $1,850/hr |
Your wedding takes place aboard our spacious 90-passenger catamaran. Your private hire includes:
We can assist with drink packages and catering recommendations. Our catamaran has its own fully licensed onboard bar, and BYO catering is also welcome.
Your ceremony does not have to end when the vows are finished. You can continue your celebration and reception aboard the vessel, with BYO catering and bar options available.
The vessel gives you the flexibility to hold your ceremony, photos and reception in one memorable waterfront setting, without needing to move your guests between venues.
Your wedding, your way. We work with you and your wedding planner, with setup and set-down time available by the hour so your team has the time needed to create the look and atmosphere you have planned.
Whether you are planning a small ceremony, an elopement, a cocktail-style celebration or a full wedding and reception, your hire time can be tailored around your plans.
The river creates a unique backdrop, while the vessel gives you the flexibility to decorate, cater and celebrate in a way that feels entirely your own.
Port Adelaide has a wide range of nearby restaurants, function spaces and reception venues if you would like to continue your celebration on land. We do not recommend specific venues, as every wedding has different requirements, budgets and styles. You are also welcome to keep the reception onboard and arrange your own catering.
Port Adelaide is filled with distinctive architecture, heritage buildings, riverside locations and public art that can create memorable backdrops for your wedding photographs before or after your cruise.
Helpful information about private wedding hire, catering, onboard facilities and planning your celebration with Port River Cruises.
Weddings are hosted aboard our 90-passenger catamaran, giving you flexibility for an intimate ceremony through to a larger celebration.
Yes. You can hold your ceremony and continue your reception aboard the vessel, allowing your guests to remain in one waterfront location for the celebration.
Yes. BYO catering is accepted. We can also provide catering recommendations if you would prefer assistance arranging food for your event.
Yes. Our 90-passenger catamaran has a fully licensed onboard bar, and drink packages can be discussed as part of your wedding planning.
Standard wedding hire includes a skipper, deckhand and bar server. Additional staff can be arranged on request if your event requires them.
Yes. Setup and set-down time can be booked by the hour, giving your wedding planner the time needed to prepare and style the vessel for your day.
Port Adelaide has a range of restaurants, function spaces and reception venues nearby, but we do not recommend specific businesses. Every wedding has different requirements, budgets and styles, and you are also welcome to keep your reception onboard with your own catering.
Yes. Port Adelaide offers heritage buildings, waterfront areas, distinctive architecture and public art that can make excellent photography locations before or after your cruise.
Looking for more information? View our full Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact our team with your guest numbers, preferred date and the style of celebration you are planning, and we can talk through your options.
Tell us what you have in mind and we can help you understand the vessel, hire times, onboard facilities and options available for your celebration.
