Port Adelaide Twilight Ships Graveyard Tour
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$88
Port Adelaide
South Australia
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
30 minutes
  • • Experience a Twilight Cruise with Complimentary Drink
  • • Cruise Along the Port River for 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
  • • Discover Adelaide's Oldest Ships' Graveyard

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on a mesmerizing Twilight Ships Graveyard Tour running from October to March and witness the Port River bathed in twilight hues. Your knowledgeable Skipper cum guide will unfold the rich maritime history of the area, sharing stories of iconic ships and locations as you cruise through the serene waters.

Experience the awe-inspiring sight of the semi-scuttled vessels in the Ships Graveyard, surrounded by the tranquil backwaters of the Port River. Delve into the history of these beautiful wrecks while enjoying the captivating twilight views. With a glass of complimentary wine, beer, or soft drink in hand, sit back, relax, and absorb the charm of this unique nautical adventure.

This riveting tour not only offers an unforgettable experience but also makes for an exceptional gift idea. Treat someone special to an evening of exploration and relaxation as they cruise past historic ships, hidden wrecks, and fascinating landmarks. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind excursion that promises to create lasting memories amidst the enchanting twilight ambiance.

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Experience Overview:

Twilight Ships Graveyard Tour

Running from October-March this seasonal tour is not to be missed. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as the Port River takes on a twilight hue. Your Skipper is also your guide and will share with you the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising past.
The Ships Graveyard
These beautiful semi-scuttled vessels take on a whole new hue in the twilight light. Be amazed as you cruise past the giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River and learn their history.

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.

Relax With A Complimentary Drink
Add that extra special flare to your cruise with a complementary glass of wine, beer or soft drink.

Meeting Point

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

Our Ticket Booth and dock are located next to Port Adelaide's famous red and white lighthouse.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Garden Island Ships' Graveyard

Garden Island SA 5015, Australia

The remains of at least 40 abandoned vessels lie embedded in silt and partially hidden by mangroves in the backwaters of the Port River, in Adelaide's north west. The collection includes large and small sailing, steam and motor vessels, barges, pontoons and dredges.
The Port Adelaide graveyards are made up of five abandonment sites (ships' graveyards), including Garden Island. The Garden Island ships' graveyard is the largest site, with 25 known vessels to have been abandoned between 1909 and 1945.

As vessels within the Port fell into disrepair or were no longer viable, harbour authorities needed to cater for their disposal. South Australia's relatively shallow gulf waters meant that scuttling at sea was not generally an option. The alternative was that most obsolete vessels were beached and broken up at various sites around Port Adelaide - some were completely salvaged but others were only partially scrapped.

30 minutes

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

66 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide, 5015, South Australia

The Ade­laide Dol­phin Sanc­tu­ary is one of the gems of met­ro­pol­i­tan Ade­laide. Locat­ed only 20 min­utes from Ade­laide, this marine park is home to around 30 res­i­dent bot­tlenose dol­phins, with anoth­er 400 tran­sient dol­phins that vis­it at var­i­ous times. These wild dol­phins come here to feed, play, socialise and nurse their calves.
Inside the Sanc­tu­ary you will find a 10,000 year-old man­grove for­est, as well as sea­grass, salt­marsh, tidal flats and tidal creeks, which all pro­vide habi­tat and food for the dol­phins. The Sanc­tu­ary is a part of South Aus­trali­a’s largest port, and has a num­ber of Abo­rig­i­nal and Euro­pean cul­tur­al and his­tor­i­cal places of interest.

The area is also a pop­u­lar bird watch­ing site and shares most of its north­ern coastal habi­tat with the Ade­laide Inter­na­tion­al Bird Sanc­tu­ary.

30 minutes

Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide, South Australia

The area now known as Port Adelaide was traditionally inhabited by the Kaurna people, who also occupied the Adelaide Plains, the Barossa Valley, the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula, and northwards past Snowtown. The Kaurna people called the Port Adelaide area Yartapuulti, and the estuarine area Yertabulti, which means ‘land of sleep or death’.
Port Adelaide was founded by European settlers January 6th, 1837, although it was originally known by the title Port Creek Settlement. Shipping began one month after foundation although at that time it was unsuitable for large ships who had to instead land at Holdfast Bay until the port was chartered.

30 minutes

What's included:

  • Mobility and/or Wheelchair Ramp

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Port River Cruises

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Port Adelaide Twilight Ships Graveyard Tour

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Port Adelaide
South Australia
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
30 minutes
  • • Experience a Twilight Cruise with Complimentary Drink
  • • Cruise Along the Port River for 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
  • • Discover Adelaide's Oldest Ships' Graveyard

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