90-minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise

• Duration: 90 minutes, just long enough to take in the sights of the Port River without feeling rushed.
• Location: Port Adelaide, South Australia – a fantastic place to experience local wildlife and maritime history.
• Tour Type: guided river cruise – ideal for travellers wanting to learn more about this unique waterway.
• Suitable For: families, couples, solo travellers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone interested in South Australian maritime heritage.

Age Categories

• Infants: 2 and under – little ones are welcome on board.
• Children: 3–12 years – plenty to keep them entertained during this family-friendly cruise.
• Students: 12–17 years – eligible for a student discount.
• Adults: Everyone else – we welcome travellers of all ages.

Please note that seniors, concession card holders, and students will need to present valid identification before boarding.

Get to Port Adelaide a little early, and then come on board and meet your skipper – they’re really knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history and stories of this area with you.

Just sit back, relax and let your skipper do the driving – while you take in the sights and sounds of the Port River. Along the way, you’ll learn all about the region’s maritime history, see some of the famous ships, and hear about some of the key landmarks that line the river.

We all love a good graveyard, but this one is literally on water – and it’s the infamous Ship’s Graveyard – where you can see giant shipwrecks half-submerged in the water. And the best part is that your skipper will share some amazing stories about the history behind these ships.

You can’t guarantee that you’ll see dolphins, but if you do, you’ll be one of the lucky ones – as this is one of the few places in the world where you can see wild dolphins right on the edge of town.

Just a note: dolphins are wild animals, so we can’t promise you’ll see them, but we’ll do our best to give you the best chance of spotting these amazing creatures.

Last but not least, we head to the internationally important bird sanctuary – where you can see some of the migratory shorebirds and amazing Australian species that call this place home. Depending on the time of year, you might spot some of the more threatened species, as well as some of the everyday birds that live here all year round.

And before you know it, it’s back to shore after a lovely 90 minutes on the water. You’ll have learned so much about the maritime history of the area, and the unique river ecosystem that makes this place so special.

After your cruise, why not pop on down to the Lighthouse Wharf Hotel and take advantage of your 20% discount voucher for lunch. Just make sure you come on a weekday, as we can only offer this deal then.

Meal Deal Conditions:
Only valid Monday to Friday
No other meal deals or discounts can be used in conjunction with this offer
All the usual terms and conditions apply

• Food and drinks are available onboard, but you can also bring your own if you prefer
• Transport to and from Port Adelaide is up to you – we recommend getting dropped off or driving
• If you want to buy some souvenirs or do a bit of shopping, that’s also up to you – we have plenty of local stores and cafes to tempt you

• Okay, so we can’t guarantee that you’ll see dolphins – they are wild animals after all.
• The river waters are usually pretty calm, making for a relaxing cruise experience.
• We’ve got a toilet on board the vessel – so you’ll be sorted.
• Food isn’t permitted on board unless we’ve given you prior approval – please make sure to ask in advance.
• If you’re a senior, concession holder or student, you’ll need to bring valid identification to prove it.
• Kids aged 12-17 will be charged at the student rate.
• If you’ve got a meal voucher, that’s great – just a heads up that it’s only valid on Mondays to Fridays and can’t be used with other promotional offers.
• If you have any mobility concerns, just give us a shout and we can arrange boarding assistance to help make your experience as comfortable as possible.

• We’re really keen to make sure everyone can join in and have a good time, especially if you need a bit of extra assistance.
• If you need help getting on board, we can arrange ramp access and an alternative boarding location for you.
• We’ve got wheelchair access on board our 16-seater vessel – good news!
• Unfortunately, we’re not set up to accommodate electric wheelchairs, but manual wheelchairs are absolutely fine.
• If you have any mobility requirements, please get in touch before booking and we’ll do our best to create an accessible travel plan that works for you.

Full Refunds

• We’ll provide a full refund if we don’t have enough passengers to operate the cruise.
• You’ll receive a full refund if weather conditions or other operational issues prevent the cruise from running.
• If we’re unable to find a suitable alternative departure time that works for you, we’ll refund your booking.

No Refunds

• No refund will be issued if you fail to arrive on time for your cruise.
• No refund is available for cancellations made within 48 hours of departure.
• For other cancellation reasons, refunds may not be available due to operational costs.

Changes & Rescheduling

• You may reschedule your booking if you provide more than 48 hours notice and an alternative departure time is available.
• If you cancel within 7 days of the cruise, a 50% cancellation fee will apply.
• Alternatively, we can provide a travel credit valid for 18 months, unless otherwise specified.