Port River Cruises

Discover the Ships Graveyard
Explore sunken wrecks upclose
See the Ships Graveyard
See the Ships Graveyard
Gorgeous clear skies and still waters on the cruise
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About

Port River Cruises provides exceptional marine cruises from Port Adelaide.

Tours are immersive maritime experiences, highlighting the rich culture, history and abundance of wildlife only 20 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Board comfortable, under cover vessels, to view the Port River Dolphins – one of the only wild dolphin pods living within a city precinct in the world. The Port River is home to 40 resident bottlenose dolphins, with another 400 transient dolphins that visit at various times.

Visit the Ships Graveyard and delve into the histories of the ships scattered there. You will learn the history of ships such as the 'Santiago' the oldest iron hulled ship in existence, and the Dorothy H Stirling the largest abandoned ship within the graveyard.

An abundance of birdlife lives within the Port River and adjacent International Bird Sanctuary. Admire the 10,000-year-old mangrove forests along the way, some of the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere!

Port River Cruises departs from the heart of the Inner Harbour at Port Adelaide, located next to Port Adelaide's iconic lighthouse and is only a short 20-minute drive from Adelaide CBD.

We provide daily marine tours, private functions, Cultural Cruises, and live-music events from our comfortable 16-seater and 32-seater covered vessels. Our vessels are safe, comfortable, with onboard toilet facilities, as well as custom-made mobility ramps to ensure all customers are catered for.

What's Available

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Available Tours

Port River Cultural Cruise

Port River Cultural Cruise

"Immersive Kaurna Cultural Experiences." Enjoy an experience out on the water learning about Kaurna Cultural History, a Cultural Awareness Workshop or Corporate Group Training with Port River Cruises. AN ABORIGINAL ELDER GUIDE Kaurna-Ngarringjeri-Yankunytjatjara Elder Allan Sumner will be your guide on a cruise incorporating On Country and boat-based experiences. Allan has a passionate interest in dreaming stories and is also a world-renowned artist and musician. Customise your Cultural Tour to suit the needs of your group. If you want to discuss your options before making the booking please contact 0473 806 045 or email info@portrivercruises.com.au HIGHLIGHTS CAN INCLUDE • Traditional Indigenous Ceremonies • Cultural History of the Region • Ochre Body Art • Live Didgeridoo Performance • Platters of Indigenous Food • Customisable for bespoke events, cultural awareness workshops or corporate group training.

From $2500 to $5000 per person

90 Minute Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

90 Minute Dolphin and Ships Graveyard Cruise

This is a must do activity when visiting Adelaide! See the iconic Ships Graveyard, the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the wonderful International Bird Sanctuary and so much more. A Guided Tour Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as your guide talks you through the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising through. A Rich Maritime History The Port Adelaide River is steeped in a rich maritime history that you will discover as you cruise along its length, seeing famous ships and locations. The Ships Graveyard Don’t miss out! For the first time you are able to enter Port Adelaide’s completely unique Ships Graveyard on a guided cruise. Be amazed as you cruise past giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River and learn their history. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Enjoy cruising through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary searching for local dolphins, one of the only wild dolphin populations living within a city. Keep an eye out for some of the famous local residents and, during the warmer months, newborn calves! International Bird Sanctuary Travel towards the bird sanctuary where there's an opportunity to see migratory shorebirds, including threatened species such as Curlew sandpiper.

From $75 to $88 per person

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Where you'll be

1 McLaren Wharf

Adelaide SA 5015