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
315 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great short cruise.
Kellbell1902,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great cruise with beautiful scenery and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Our skipper, Alex, was knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful. The ships graveyard was interesting and we got to see several dolphin pods. I would highly recommend this cruise.
Ok.
Oztraveller64,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Not a bad way to kill a couple of hours but don’t expect a majestic harbour or lots of natural wonders. You will probably see a couple of dolphins and a heavy industrial port that is trying to gentrify. The bird sanctuary consisted of seagulls, herons and ibis - really nothing to get excited about. The guide was quite knowledgeable and the history of the shipwrecks are interesting but don’t hold attention for long. Worth a look but don’t have high expectations.
Great cruise
Debra C,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took our 3 grandchildren on the cruise and had a lovely time. The guide was fun and informative and even though we are locals we learnt things we didn’t know. Well worth the visit!
Fun couple of hours
L S,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great trip for the family. Took my 5 year old and we were very interested in the history of the port. We were also lucky to see some dolphins before returning to port. 90 min was ample time for child, the 2 hour cruise would have been too long.
Scam
milann243,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Don’t book through TripAdvisor, it is a scam. I thought I was paying AUD but the money is deductible in USD. You end up paying way more. It looks like you are paying less but you end up paying more. You would not know you are paying in USD until you pay for the trip.
Great experience
R8281EUbonniek,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a thoroughly enjoyable cruise down the river. Jim & Meyer (apologies for spelling) gave us lots of informative info and we saw w dolphins. Thank you
The best in the west, and Port Adelaide at its best
Max K,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience for all, as a history lesson, and current evaluation of our water Watson to our local dolphin sanctuary.
Great tour guides, very...
Zack R,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour guides, very knowledgeable and accomodating, good vessel and facilities for a short tour.
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.
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