Coorong 3.5-Hour Discovery Cruise

Badge of ExcellenceAdelaide, Australia

3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

While onboard, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea included (special meals available)
From Goolwa, cruise through the Coorong National Park to the Murray River mouth
The captain provides a running commentary, pointing out sights of interest

What's Included

Afternoon tea
Lunch
Expert commentary
Local guides
Coffee and/or Tea

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Spirit of the Coorong Cruises
Main Wharf, Goolwa SA 5214, Australia

Start time

01:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

The Goolwa Barrage

Admission Ticket Free

Murray Mouth (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Tom_B

Going through the barrage,getting up close to the seals.The staff were fantastic very friendly and informative

Reviews

5.0

362 reviews

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A wonderful afternoon.

John_C, Apr 2024

I really enjoyed the tour .The Coorong is pristine and beautiful.The guides were helpful and friendly and they served a tasty salad lunch and afternoon tea.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your lovely review!

Peli heaven

fran_h, Apr 2024

Childhood memories reading “Storm Boy” a lifelong love of pelicans 💜💜 Photography heaven, so many birds, seals, views

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your review!

As above

Ray_A, Feb 2024

The scenery was marvellous and the guides were great. The lunch was great but the afternoon tea was average.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your cruise!

Great afternoon cruise

Tom_B, Feb 2024

Going through the barrage,getting up close to the seals.The staff were fantastic very friendly and informative

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your cruise with us out on the Coorong!

Great way to see the...

lizzie_o, Feb 2024

Great way to see the Coorong! It’s very relaxing! Book now you can ont regret! We had a great lunch also, and beach walk included

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for your great review!

Great day out

Tracie_B, Jan 2024

Beach walk and seeing mouth of the Murray River seals were magic staff were lovely an enjoyable family outting to be remembered, relaxing after a busy beach holiday

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review Tracie

Almost perfect but not quite.

Sandra_A, Jan 2024

Interesting commentary. The walk out to the ocean was fantastic. The only reason for four stars and not five was my request for special dietary needs was not passed on and two of my guests missed out on lunch.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for your review. Apologies for the mix up with your dietary requirements. When customers book through third party international agencies like Viator and Trip Advisor, they don't always pass on all information from the guests. Which is why we didn't have you listed as needing any special requirements. We have reached out to your agent to try to resolve this miscommunication issue on their part, for future bookings.

Great day on the water

Dania_A, Jan 2024

Seals, pelicans, emus and other birds all through the tour. Very knowledgeable and customer focussed crew

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you!

Great afternoon on mighty Murray River

Helen_L, Oct 2023

Fabulous afternoon great lunch Rupert our captain very informative Our hostess friendly.smiling Amazing bird life and the seals very happy to see us Great value Well done

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for your review!!

A superb way to learn about local history and the area.

Brenda_R, Oct 2023

Warm and welcoming with an excellent commentary of the local area. Great to hear the story and see where the movie 'Storm Boy' was filmed. A perfect afternoon on the water experiencing going through the Lock, viewing the seals and learning about the local indigenous culture.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

That is so great to hear! Thank you!

Relaxing Experience

Margaret_L, Sep 2023

Very friendly and cheerful staff who shared a lot of knowledge about the area. Plenty of room to move around on the catamaran to take photos of seals and birdlife. Nice lunch made with fresh produce.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your review, your feedback is appreciated and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your expereince with us.

Excellent experience

Brenda_M, Sep 2023

Seeing where the Murray River actually meets the ocean. All the bird life and the seals. Wonderful experience

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your review, it is so great to see you enjoyed our tour!

Lunch Cruise

Jodie_F, Aug 2023

Cruise departed on time. Guides were informative throughout the tour. The light lunch of cold meats and salad was very nice but passengers were required to purchase their own drinks, including soft drinks. Afternoon tea was basic but nice. Watching the seals play in the water was the highlight for us. Party of 4 enjoyed our day and we would all recommend this tour

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your time on the cruise!

Relaxing trip

AiLin_P, Jul 2023

It was a very nice and relaxing trip. The lunch was good and the afternoon tea was perfect after the small walk at the beach. Thank you for the lovely time.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so much for your review, we are so happy you enjoyed exploring the Coorong Wetlands with us.

We loved the experience...

Robyn_H, Jul 2023

We loved the experience from the very beginning. The scenery was beautiful with lots of seals and birdlife. We heard some interesting stories on the walk and lunch was delicious.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for such a positive review! Glad you enjoyed your day out on the Coorong with us

Great Day!!

Beverly_J, May 2023

The staff were very friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable & & the lunch was fresh& tasty. All in all a very enjoyable day.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for enjoying the Coorong with us! glad you enjoyed our cooking!!

Great commentary ....

Alison_M, Feb 2023

Great commentary . Although maybe put a second speaker on the top deck a little further back . The meal was lovely A really nice trip.

Great trip.

Renata_H, Jan 2023

It is a really nice cruise, a good way to spend an afternoon on a boat. The facilitator is very knowledgeable.

Bush tucker experience...

Deborah_M, Dec 2022

Bush tucker experience and pippy shuffle . Narrative on the making of the Storm Boy movie and the history of the area.

Relax!

Ian_H, Nov 2022

Despite the dull weather, this trip was a highlight of our stay in SA. The included lunch was very fresh, tasty and plentiful. The commentary was most informative. The staff were well practised and pleasant.