Dolphin & Maritime River Cruise, Port Adelaide - 2 Hours
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August 2026
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Very informative
We had a great time. very informative. the crew was fantastic. Great Boat that was easy to get on and off. It was great to see the Dolphins
Lovely day on the Port
What a lovely time we had. Traveling the Port River on a cruise with Port River Cruises. The crew was great and very knowledgeable. Not the greatest of days regarding the weather but we did see a couple of dolphins and many birds. Highly recommended.
What you can expect
Hop aboard this two-hour Port Adelaide cruise and get the chance to spot playful dolphins, impressive submarines and ancient mangrove forests. Plenty of seats with covered outside decks are available plus restrooms on board for your convenience. Start off by diving into the captivating maritime history of the Port and the plans to keep it shipshape for today’s needs. Discover the well-known Dolphin Sanctuary and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for some of the resident dolphin population swimming by. Learn about their behaviour and see if you can spot one of the 30 resident or 400 transient dolphins visiting at changing times.
Don’t miss the incredible mangrove forest that has been growing for an impressive 10,000 years, packed with an abundance of wildlife. Easy-going commentary adds fun facts during your tour, so you know exactly which landmarks you’re passing by and what tasks the working vessels around the Port have. If you’re keen to dive even deeper, there’s a PowerPoint presentation running on board with heaps of information for curious minds. A great way to explore Adelaide from a new perspective with historical and modern insights.
Location
What you need to know
- Guided two-hour port cruise
- Covered decks
- Food not allowed
- Available on select days at 12pm
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure
- This experience is two hours in duration.
- This experience departs from 1 McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide, SA 5015.
- Clothes suitable for the weather on the day
- Dolphin sight cannot be guaranteed as these are wild animals and not always present
- Outside food is not allowed to bring on board
- Snacks and drinks available for purchase
- Easy access marina, suitable for most guests. Wheelchair access is available on request
- Seniors, Concessions and Students must provide ID proof before boarding vessel
- Restrooms available on board
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Search for dolphins
The trip was well organized and the skipper was very friendly and had a lot to tell. At the beginning you drive through the harbor and can look at old sailing boats and boats that are being restored. Then you drive into the estuary and first see old ships in the "ship graveyard". There are also supposed to be dolphins in this area. Since the number of dolphins in this region is manageable, it seems to be down to luck that you get to see any. Unfortunately we didn't see any. We wouldn't do the trip again, there was too much harbor and too little nature for us.
And the dolphins where were they???
Nice experience, too bad not to have seen the penguins. belle the carcasses of the ships and beautiful story told by the captain of bordo.i pelicans were many and ate continuously na we did not see the dolphins
Great experience for young and old.
We were lucky enough to see dolphins up so close. A very informative tour, the time seemed to fly by. Well worth the money.
