90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Your Skipper on the day will also be your cruise guide. 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
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!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Port Adelaide
Enjoy cruising the iconic Port River in Port Adelaide learning about the rich maritime history. You'll get to visit the Ships Graveyard where the remains of at least 40 abandoned vessels lie embedded in silt and partially hidden by mangroves in the backwaters of the Port River, in Adelaide's north west. The collection includes large and small sailing, steam and motor vessels, barges, pontoons and dredges.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is one of the gems of metropolitan Adelaide. Located only 20 minutes from Adelaide, this marine park is home to around 30 resident bottlenose dolphins, with another 400 transient dolphins that visit at various times. These wild dolphins come here to feed, play, socialise and nurse their calves.
What‘s Included
Dolphin Viewing
Toilet Facilities
Informative Commentary
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90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise
Reviews
358 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely way to spend an afternoon
6may,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a most enjoyable afternoon. My 6 year old granddaughter loved seeing the dolphins. (We saw lots!) Having lived in Adelaide for 30 years it was my first visit real to the Port River. I found it very interesting to learn some of the local history. Captain Jim did a great job engaging all age groups.
Relaxing and exciting
guilhermemQ5426PP,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very relaxing tour through the river with a nice view and a nice captain. We were lucky to see some dolphins and the captain was all the time pointing them to us. Also the explanation about the old ships and the port was amazing. A rich history for a place that definitely worth a visit.
Alex was the bomb!
Angela C,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fabulous! Alex was a wealth of knowledge and we saw Dolphins within 30 seconds of setting sail. The birds were fabulous and I learned a lot of great information about the local history. Thanks!
It was an awesome Cruise ..
Suzanne M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and very relaxing ..Loved the Cruise highlights seeing the Dolphins 🐬 and the weather was good …
Loved the dolphins!
Wendy D,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Port River Dolphin Cruise was 90 minutes well spent. Our Captain and host, Alex, has a wealth of knowledge about everything Port River, from the shipping industry and individual history of ships in the grave yard to the breeds and habits of birds in the sanctuary and even the names of the 23 dolphins you may happen to spy. Highly informative and entertaining activity.
Highly recommended trip for all ages.
janemZ3387KG,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous trip. Alex, our skipper and tour guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and full of great information. We were lucky enough to see several dolphins and some great birds along the way. We ranged in age from 62 to 9 years, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the trip. I would highly recommend this company and this tour.
Dolphin cruise
Christina H,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Got to see some dolphins and was interesting to learn about the boats in the graveyard. Majority of them originally came from UK and some from America
Excellent value for money, great tour
J9248GEeileenc,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best river tours anywhere. Excellent value for money. It was expertly crewed by very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very interesting commentary. We were fortunate to see several dolphins, some of whom played around our boat. It was reassuring to to know the port is a sanctuary for dolphins and they are breeding here and free to return to the ocean anytime. A bird sanctuary borders the port - some travel from Siberia and the Ships Graveyard stories really bring the maritime history of this part of Australia to life.
Nice Tour
Daneta G,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and great experience. I recommend this tour for any level of mobility. Great time
Not recommended
Nic B,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00It is a very slow river journey. In total, the entire river is home to just under a dozen dolphins, which you often don't even see. We were lucky to see 3 breathing from a long distance. The water was completely brown and you would hardly have seen them even if they had been right next to the boat. The rest of the trip was rather dreary with environmental sins of bygone times, cement plants and two gas power plants. The ship was fine and the guide was super entertaining and effortless.
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