90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Dolphin Viewing

Toilet Facilities

Informative Commentary

Options

90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

Reviews

4.65

326 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

251

Lovely tour of an interesting part of Adelaide/SA
Carina H,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The 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
3.00
Had 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.
Interesting cruise
mftlat,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A pleasant and very interesting cruise. Would have rated as 5 star but we only had one brief glimpse of a dolphin; they decided not to cooperate for us! Obviously nature decides when it will perform. However the cruise on the river was good and the ships' graveyard very interesting. Recommended.
Good cruise
peecee65,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A 90 minute cruise around the Port Adelaide including a visit to the dolphin sanctuary and the ship grave yard. Commentary was good. The commentary was visible on screens for the hearing disabled along with photos of the graveyard ships. The shipyard was interesting. Dolphins were feeding in the shallows.
Recommended for locals as well as visitors.
deborahbQ5974CZ,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great informative cruise on the Port river as well as the bonus of seeing 2 pods of dolphins. I live here but I learnt a lot today. Excellent staff. Even though it was a hot day it was very pleasant out on the boat.
Dolphin tour review
Daydream08622028308,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booking the tour was a breeze, had some follow-up questions, which were addressed very promptly. They even organised a call back. Jim, the tour operator was extremely courteous, knowledgeable. The cruise is pretty good and value for money. Bonus if you are able to spot the dolphins.
Great Trip Around The Port
SimmoAdelaide,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great Trip Around The Port. Everything was well done. The staff were friendly and helpful. The Skipper was relaxed and very informative. The boat was comfortable. Well worth the trip.
Very informative and relaxing
Nazih E,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Take food or snacks as theres only water on board very relaxing and i formative goes by so quick lol
Good family outing
petah2026,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very relaxing trip and the guide was entertaining and informative. We saw dolphins three times and the skipper took time to float around the pod so we could get the best view of them. Every question I had in my head was answered by the guide. Great experience.
Great Experience, Entertaining & Informative
frank t,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience especially seeing the dolphins. An enjoyable cruise and Alex our skipper was awesome and very knowledgeable. Thanks heaps!!!