Port Adelaide: Dolphin and Maritime Cruise
ID: GYG1086702-1669002
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn about Port Adelaide’s fascinating maritime history and its present-day rejuvenation as well as visiting the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary on a guided 2-hour Cruise of the Port River.
Learn about Port Adelaide’s fascinating maritime history and its present-day rejuvenation as well as visiting the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary on a guided 2-houre cruise of the Port Adelaide River.
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.
A RICH MARITIME HISTORY
The Port Adelaide River is steeped in a rich maritime history that you will discover as you cruise along its length, seeing famous ships and locations. Your cruise guide will point out interesting landmarks and vessels, and we provide a PowerPoint display with additional information for the duration of the cruise.
A FULLY FUNCTIONING PORT
Port Adelaide is still a functioning Port. On your cruises you will pass by many interesting sights of the Ports daily life and the Ships that work within, all of which will be explained by your tour guide.
ADELAIDE DOLPHIN SANCTUARY
Established in 2005 the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is home to 30 residential Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins and approximately 400 transient dolphins that visit at various times.
On your cruise keep an eye out for these amazing marine mammals as your guide delves into both the history of the sanctuary, the residential population, and the types of behaviours you might observe on your cruise.
UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS
The Port River is home to several unique ecosystems that you will pass through on your cruise including Shellfish Reefs, Intertidal Zones, Samphire Flats, Mudflats and the renowned 10,000-year-old mangrove forests.
SUBMARINES AHOY
Port Adelaide is home to Australia’s Naval Group Submarine dry dock where you can get a glimpse of these 2-billion-dollar attack class submarine’s being built and hear a little about the work that goes into constructing them.
Highlights
- Learn about the rich maritime history of Port Adelaide
- Explore the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Cruise by working vessels, historic vessel restorations and the submarine dock
- Discover the different ecosystems along the Port River
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a leisurely cruise, so dress according to the conditions on the day
Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed as these are wild animals and come and go as they please
Head for Port Adelaide's famous red and white lighthouse! Our ticket booth is located directly next to it and our wharf is at the waters edge on the left.
INCLUDED
- Port River cruise
- Live commentary on maritime history and local sights
- Cruise through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Pass by Australian Naval Group Submarine Dry Dock
- Toilet onboard
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks (available for purchase on board)
- Food
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
