Port River Cultural Cruise
Enjoy an afternoon on the water with the Kaurna Ngarringjeri Yankunytjatjara Elder, Allan Sumner in Adelaide. Allan has a passionate interest in dreaming stories and is also a world-renowned artist and musician.
Allan will lead a Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country and provide insight into ochre body art, which you can be part of. As we journey down the Port River Allan will share the cultural history of the region and outline the significant indigenous connection to the Port Adelaide region.
Immerse your senses as you absorb didgeridoo tunes and taste Indigenous foods, including seafood and local bush tucker. Don't miss this immersive cultural experience in Port Adelaide.
This experience runs on demand and for special cultural events.
Location
1 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide. Approximately 15km from Adelaide CBD, approximately a 25 minute drive allowing for traffic.
What to expect
As an Indigenous Australian owned business, Port River Cruises acknowledges the importance of our local culture and heritage.
This 2 hour Culture Cruise is guided by Kaurna Ngarringjeri Yankunytjatjara Elder, Allan Sumner. Journey with us as we cruise down the Port River. Learn about the cultural history of the region and significant indigenous connection to the Port Adelaide region.
Enjoy tasting Indigenous foods, including seafood and local bush tucker.
We also travel through to Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, Adelaide Bird Sanctuary and Garden Island to the Ships Graveyard. Don’t miss this immersive cultural experience in Port Adelaide.
What is included
- A 2 hour cruise on the Port River, experiencing Kaurna Culture
- Aboriginal guide
- Smoking and Welcome to Country ceremony
- Cultural History of the region
- Immerse in the sounds of the Didgeridoo
- Local bush tucker and seafood tastings
- See the Garden Island Bird Sanctuary and the ship graveyard
- Access to an onboard bar for wine, beer, and soft drink purchases
Meeting point
1 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide.
Boarding of our vessel is from the wharf in front of the lighthouse.
Please arrive 15 mins prior to departure time.
There is street parking around the departure area and paid parking at the Fisherman's Wharf Market.
What to bring
- Camera
- Hat & sunglasses
- Water bottle
Dress to the conditions on the day. As this is a leisure cruise, you will not get wet on your Port River Cruise.
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Port River Cruises
Port River Cruises is an Aboriginal family owned and operated business on Kangaroo Island and now in Adelaide also.
Port River Cruises are a family owned and operated business. With over 30 years experience within the marine tourism industry, we are passionate about providing the best experience to our customers. Port River Dolphin Cruises, Ships Graveyard & Maritime & Cultural History Tours started in August 2022.
Owners Sandy and Tony Coppins, also operate Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari which has recently been inducted into the South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame after winning GOLD 3 years in a row at the SA Tourism Awards. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari operates a 38 seater, 12 seater and 28 seater vessel from Penneshaw at the eastern end of the island, providing daily coastal safari's and snorkelling with dolphins and seals safaris. We are very excited to now be offering Port River Cruises from Port Adelaide.
Port River Cultural Cruise
