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
358 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
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.
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