90 Minute Port Adelaide Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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
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.
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90 Minute Port Adelaide Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise
What‘s Included
Dolphin Viewing
Toilet Facilities
Informative Commentary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of Dolphins
A4501XQstevew,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. We saw lots of dolphins on both the outward and inward journey. We did the last trip of the day and it was quiet with only 4 passengers.
Knowledgeable and enjoyable
jenstart2026,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was impressed with the knowledge of the tour operator Jim.
Awesome
graeme g,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth taking time out to enjoy this cruise, friendly and informative staff, managed to see dolphins, enjoyed the history
Great tour
Nikki B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour with knowledgeable tour guide. Liked the boat has opening windows that allows close access
Really relaxing and fun little cruise, we saw heaps of dolphins
Jennifer D,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really relaxing and fun little cruise, we saw heaps of dolphins. The commentary was great and they had a little slide show going to supplement. The wrecked ships were interesting and of course, lot of bird life. It was really interesting to see Adelaide from this perspective.
Amazing I have no other words loved it
Adele D,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is literally the best day out, we saw so many whales The fact we learnt lots Everyone could see We felt safe Amazing and could not recommend higher I will be back
Highly recommend
markmQ227MQ,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent cruise; our skipper was very friendly, knowledgeable and ensured we could see everything. Lots of dolphins; it was a great experience.
Fantastic
aliciabB8447EL,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great price, fun atmosphere. The staff are helpful and friendly. Was a great experience.
Perfect afternoon river cruise
Kate Z,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very relaxed and informative river trip. Maya and Alex were friendly, knowledgeable and had great relevant skills. They both took the time and made an effort to find dolphins . The commentary was interesting and well delivered. Just the right amount of information
A cruise where the booking process hit a snag
D3942MRpeterl,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Cruise was nice enough, staff presented interesting information in an engaging way. Cruise was appropriate duration. During booking Tripadvisor page suddenly quoted a lower price, without indicating that it was in US$, so i ended up paying more then normal. Surely this is a problem that needs investigating.
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