90 Minute Port River 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
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
306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shipwrecks and port
Neil T,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of the shipwrecks and port. Water was smooth and we sat in the lovely warm sunshine on a beautiful day.
Excellent
Rehan I,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lovely experience. The commentary was very informative and the insightful. We did not see the dolphins but it was a wonderful experience.
Boats and Dolphins!
Cassandra C,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This river cruise is amazing! Our boat operator was very knowledgeable about the area and history of the various boats that had been sunk in The Port River. We were also very lucky to see a few dolphins on our cruise!
Long way out of Adelaide....
Victoria H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long way out of Adelaide. Def Uber or bus, but well worth it! Great commentator and lots of interesting stuff to see
The different viewing...
Beth S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The different viewing areas on the boat were great to see the sights along the river, and the crew members were very knowledgeable about the area. Seeing the pod of dolphins was a highlight.
Fabolous trip and gives a different view of the area.
I7228VUterezas,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was well worth it. Informative talk of this beautiful area of Port Adelaide. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but the crew does specify that this might be the case when you get on board.
Perfect day
Faye S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We didn’t see any dolphins, but it was a pleasant cruise on the water. Our boat skipper was very knowledgeable in the history of the river and the ship graveyard.
Failed experiment
Siouxie B,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00No dolphins, the guide speaks in his beard, you will stay in the port and very little time in the mangroves. Waste of time and money
Fabulous river trip
Marilyn S,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Alex, the pilot and guide, was very good. Knowledgeable, very informative tour throughout. Happy to answer all questions too. Went out of his way to find dolphins for us to view. A very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended
The tour is very...
mark G,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is very informative about the local ship wrecks and history of the port river. Unfortunately we didn't to get to see any dolphins, which was fine as thebcruise was still great and peaceful.
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