Top Adelaide Water Tours

See Adelaide from aboard a leisurely cruise that travels down the Torrens River, located in the heart of the city. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Pass by the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos.

Enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise on the Murray River aboard the paddle wheeler “Captain Proud.” Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary. Look out for birds and wildlife, including kangaroos, pelicans, galahs, and cockatoos. Feast on a two-course lunch while watching the world go peacefully by.

Enjoy pristine views of the Coorong National Park as you sightsee in style and comfort on this 3.5-hour catered river cruise. Learn about the waterway’s man-made barrage and lock system, and uncover the ancient history of the region’s Aboriginal people as you cruise along the Murray River. Disembark for a guided walk, where you will see the Great Southern Ocean skimming the white-sand beaches of Younghusband Peninsula.

Cruise from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Victor Harbor on a 1.5-hour marine wildlife tour. Look for seals, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins, and migrating southern right whales (seasonal) around Seal Island, Wright Island, and the Waitpinga Cliffs.

Take an exhilarating 45-minute boat ride from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Wright Island to look for seals, sea lions, and bottle-nose dolphins, and hear the history of whaling in Encounter Bay.

Discover Adelaide’s spectacular wildlife and rich maritime history during this fascinating guided Port River cruise, on a modern boat with a bathroom on board. Look for wild bottlenose dolphins at the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary—and maybe calves at warmer times of year—then capture epic photos of rusting hulks in the river’s Ships’ Graveyard. Birders will enjoy a glide by the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, too.

Sail off into the sunset with a drink in your hand on this relaxing cruise along Adelaide’s beautiful coastline from Glenelg. Departing from Marina Pier, this catamaran sightseeing trip offers a great view of the sunset over the ocean. As dark sets in and the stars come out, you’ll cruise back to shore, watching as the twinkling lights illuminate the city skyline.

From fur seals to sea lions and even sea eagles, the Fleurieu Peninsula coast is home to a spectacular range of wildlife. Discover them—and fill up your camera roll with rugged headlands, bays, coves, cliffs, and caves—on this small-group cruise from Wirrina Cove. You’ll see Second Valley Beach, Rapid Bay Beach, and the idling wind turbines on Starfish Hill, with live commentary to help you spot more critters.

Discover the dunes, lagoons, beaches, and birdlife of Coorong National Park on an adventure cruise from Goolwa, complete with guided walks on the Younghusband Peninsula and Cattle Point. Learn about flora, fauna, traditional Indigenous lifestyles, and contemporary water management as you explore this unusual ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy a cold lunch with tea and coffee, with afternoon tea served as you cruise back past the dunes to Goolwa.

Experience the highlights of Kangaroo Island on this full-day guided discovery and tasting tour. Starting from Adelaide, you’ll hop on the ferry over to Kangaroo Island and begin your explorations with a birds of prey show at Raptor Domain, before swinging by a eucalyptus oil distillery for lunch and an informative tour. You’ll then visit a honey farm, go sightseeing at Pennington Bay, and finish up with a wine tasting.

Explore all the highlights of Kangaroo Island—including wildlife, national parks, and food and wine—without any of the hassle of organizing transport, ferries, accommodation, or sightseeing trips on this 2-day tour from Adelaide. Perfect for both making the most of your time on the island, this immersive trip includes coastal walks with a national park ranger, behind-the-scenes tours with local producers, and a visit to the Kangaroo Island wildlife sanctuary.

Experience some of the highlights of the Coorong National Park on this cruise of the protected wetland area. Enjoy morning or afternoon tea while you look out for wildlife like seals, pelicans, and cormorants. Disembark the boat and go searching for bush tucker on a guided walk. Even have a go at digging for your own cockles in the sand. This cruise tour will appeal to nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Hop aboard a traditional paddle wheeler, the PS Murray Princess and set sail for a scenic 3-night cruise on Australia's longest river. Glide along the serene Murray River, past dramatic gorges, historic towns and native wildlife like kangaroos, wombats and tortoises. Hop off along the way to visit Murray Bridge, tuck into delicious local cuisine and enjoy a small-boat wildlife safari around the backwaters. This tour includes on-board accommodation, all meals and round-trip transfers from Adelaide.

Set sail from Adelaide for a 4-night adventure, cruising down the Murray River on a traditional paddle wheeler. Get a real taste of rural Australia as you spot wombats and koalas along the riverside, tuck into a hearty Aussie barbecue and watch a sheep shearing demonstration. Stop off along the way to learn about Australia’s aboriginal heritage at the Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, tour the Swan Reach Museum and visit the Native Wildlife Shelter. This tour includes on-board accommodation, all meals and round-trip transfers from Adelaide.

Discover the South Australian outback as you journey along the world's third largest navigable river. The 7-night cruise brings to life the unique history and nature of the people and places that lie between Blanchetown and Murray Bridge. Follow the region's food and wine trail, get up close to native wildlife and the Big Bend Sandstone cliffs, and find out more about how the first Australians lived.

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. 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. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary 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. Submarine’s 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.

See Adelaide from the best seat in the house, by cruising along The Torrens River in the heart of the city in a heritage icon. Join us for a one and a half hour cruise along The Torrens River for an authentic High Tea experience. On the menu is a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, petit fours. A glass of South Australian bubbly, beer, cider or soft drink on arrival and of course coffee or tea from T Bar’s Australiana collection; all with free refills. Departing The Elder Park Landing, you will be served your refreshments and given time to catch up with friends and loved ones amidst a scenic tour of The Adelaide Riverbank on our very own Adelaide icon Popeye. The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Picturesque photo opportunities are a given.

This week long cruise takes you through the Murraylands' ancient gorges and red gum forests, past towering sandstone clifffs and historic ports, local vineyards and nature trails to Morgan and beyond. You'll visit the picturesque towns of Waikerie, Morgan and Swan Reach, and enjoy lunch at the Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre. It's an unmissable way to experience the sights, sounds and taste of inland river life.