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
333 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth the money
Shaeron M,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip down the river and back. Our captain was friendly and informative. He knew about all the boats, buildings and even knew some of the dolphins by name.
Adelaide first time tourists
Mark T,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very relaxing, great seeing dolphins (3). Great driving and commentary. Friendly crew. Could sit inside or go outside at front or up top
Port River Cruise 90 minute
Christine F,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a well commented cruise and with slides which was great. It was in time and all the staff were friendly and efficient. We only saw 2 dolphins (mother and baby) but that does not reflect on the cruise company but we were very happy with the experience.
Super shipwrecks
Sarah C,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wheelchair friendly 😊 Great trip Staff were really helpful Saw dolphins as well as pelicans Lovely beer in the pub opposite too !
Dolphin spotting and ships graveyard
morgsalive,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great little trip. The captain/guide was most informative. We spotted a few dolphins which was great? They came right beside the boat. The ships graveyard was fascinating, with a good commentary on the history of the vessels. There were also 2 people in wheelchairs which the crew safety brought on and off the boat. I would recommend to all
Alex was fantastic. Only...
Dannielle b,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was fantastic. Only issue was it was a little hot inside the boat. Aircon would have been great.
Perfect 90 mins
susiehG7342SO,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks for a great trip with our very knowledgeable skipper. We loved it all and we learnt a lot even though we have lived in Adelaide for decades!
Dreadful
Vivien D,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Experience was dreadful to pay so much money to have 5 children under 6 run a muck on the boat being so loud wd couldn't hear about the tour not acceptable they should of been told to keep the children quiet
Lovely tour of an interesting part of Adelaide/SA
Carina H,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was informative and relaxed. I really enjoyed it even though we didn’t end up seeing any dolphins but seeing wild animals really is just luck of the draw. Great for older people too or those who just want to sit and relax!
Dolphin Sanctuary
Philip D,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Had an overseas visitor staying with us and wanted her to experience the dolphins swimming. Sadly, we only had a very brief viewing of 2 dolphins. The cruise itself, the staff and commentary were excellent though.
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