Dolphins, Shipwrecks & Maritime History
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Port
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Here's an immersive maritime experience in Port Adelaide -- South Australia's first heritage river precinct.
Aboard an enclosed boat, learn about the Port River's rich maritime history and visit the iconic Ships Graveyard. View the wreck of the Santiago, thought to be the oldest iron-hulled sailing ship in existence. Keep an eye out for the Port River dolphins -- among only a handful of wild dolphin populations living within a city.
In the vicinity of Garden Island, you'll likely see migratory shorebirds, including threatened species such as the curlew sandpiper. There's a significant Aboriginal history in this area, too.
Ashore, step inside the South Australian Maritime Museum, which takes a contemporary approach to interpreting the past.
Spend some free time in Port Adelaide on a leisurely stroll or find a bite to eat (at your own expense).
Notes:
Not suitable for guests using a wheelchair. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.