Adelaide River

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, The Popeye. Enjoy a 40-50 minute cruise with a running live commentary from our friendly skipper. Learn about the historical importance of the River Torrens surrounds and gain an understanding of how Adelaide is progressing as a city and why it's been ranked amongst the top liveable cities in the world! The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Questions are always welcome and picturesque photo opportunities a given.

We are the only Indigenous owned jumping crocodile cruise currently operating. We boast the first Animal Ethics Policy for our interactions, endorsed by NT Parks & Wildlife. Our cruise focuses on the ecology and sustainability of our interactions and highlights the safety of both our passengers and our animals as a priority.

This is a must do activity when visiting Adelaide! See the iconic Ships Graveyard, the unique Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the wonderful International Bird Sanctuary and so much more. A Guided Tour 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 The Ships Graveyard Don’t miss out! For the first time you are able to enter Port Adelaide’s completely unique Ships Graveyard on a guided cruise. Be amazed as you cruise past giant wrecks, half-submerged in the hidden backwaters of the Port River and learn their history. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Enjoy cruising through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary searching for local dolphins, one of the only wild dolphin populations living within a city. Keep an eye out for some of the famous local residents and, during the warmer months, newborn calves!

Small groups are defined as 24 passengers or less.) Take on the Majestic Murray River as you cruise on Captain Proud side paddle wheeler for a 2 course lunch and 3 hour cruise. Sit back and relax with purchases made from our licensed bar or up to observation area looking into wetlands taking in the views of the Mighty Murray.

Our experiences are the true epitome of an Outback wildlife experience. During the experience, you can expect to observe: • Multiple Large Crocodiles, some are nearly 6m in length. • Crocodiles jumping out of the river right next to the boat. • A variety of native birds such as the White-Breasted Sea Eagle, Hawks, Magpie Geese and many others. • Raw elegance of the Adelaide River and surrounding wetlands. We keep our groups small to maximize the impact of your experience and to ensure an intimate time seeing the power of Crocodiles in the wild from the safety of our boats.

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of Adelaide's "secret spots", it is an area of surprising beauty. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. All this makes for a sensational adventure and kayaking is the most environmentally sensitive way to explore and interact with the dolphins. Small-groups of no more than 16 people make this a personal experience. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy an up close look at the native wildlife and mangrove forest as your guide tells you tales of this mysterious area.

Truly the ‘Queen’ of the Adelaide River, this two-story vessel has a fully air-conditioned lower deck fully enclosed by floor-to-ceiling croc-proof glass with toilet facilities as well as an open-air upper deck under the canopy. The Queen caters to all cruise-goers.

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of Adelaide's "secret spots", it is an area of surprising beauty. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. The Ship's Graveyard is a unique feature of the area with over 20 "wrecks" to view. All this makes for a sensational adventure and kayaking is the most environmentally sensitive way to explore and interact with the dolphins. Small-groups of no more than 8 people make this a personal experience. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy an up close look at the native wildlife and wrecked ships as your guide tells you tales of this mysterious area.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and spectacular vistas on this unforgettable day trip. Relax and indulge in a delightful lunch cruise along the picturesque and historic Murray River. Gain an insight into this unique river system with its magnificent landscapes and cliffs. Afterward, travel alongside the Murray River in your coach, taking in the panoramic views and stopping regularly for great photo opportunities. On the return journey, visit Melba’s Chocolate Factory and satisfy your sweet tooth or Woodside Cheese Wrights and savor artisanal cheeses.

A fantastic day exploring Adelaide's beautiful Hahndorf ( Historical German Village), Goolwa ( Where the Murrey River Meets the sea) , Victor Harbor ( An Historical whaling Port and McLaren Vale wine region ( The second largest wine region to the Barossa Valley) where you will enjoy wine tastings at cellar door famous d'arenberg also known as "Cube" and local produce that this region is known for. Horse-drawn Tram is an independent activity. And also recently we have changed the prices. So, you can go inside Cube with extra admission fees . Check out our other tours before you look elsewhere yes we go everywhere man 🙂

An ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about the history of this cosmopolitan city, with its blend of European and modern architecture.  Discover the wealth of experiences offered in South Australia's capital city, including great food and wine, arts and culture, and world-class sporting events, on a friendly and relaxed tour.

Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours around Victoria Square in the city of Adelaide. The focus of this tour is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.

Discover Adelaide on both land and water. With our 2 hour walking tour and a 45 minute river cruise run by Popeye River Cruises you will make the most of your time in Adelaide. Start with our relaxed, informative, and fun walking tour which provides a great introduction to this captivating city. We will leisurely stroll past the highlights of Central Adelaide and hear compelling narratives of Adelaide's colourful characters, indigenous heritage, and learn why the wall street journal described it as Australia’s coolest city. Our walking tour will end at the River Torrens where you will then board a stunning heritage boat. Admire the ever-changing landscapes that line the waterways as you float down the beautiful river that snakes through the heart of the city and pass by famed attractions like the Festival Centre, the Entertainment Centre and the SAHMRI. Take the option to disembark nearing the end of the cruise if you choose and see Adelaide Zoo and the Botanic Gardens along the way.

Cruise into the Coorong National Park, pass through locks and barrages and past the mouth of the Murray River. Along the way see a Coorong seal colony, take a guided bush tucker walk, dig for cockles. Your 2.5 -hour cruise includes morning or afternoon tea and offers spectacular scenery and the opportunity to get up-close to the native wildlife.

Experience the quintessential Top End flight and take in the famous Kakadu National Park, including the spectacular Mary River and its wetlands. Depart Darwin Airport and prepare yourself for scenery that will take your breath away. This extensive scenic flight traverses otherwise untouchable landscapes, over the best and most beautiful areas of Kakadu. See the vast water systems, wetlands and Mary River, as well as spectacular features scattered across the landscape. In the wet season we fly over the magnificent Jim Jim and Twin Falls, while in the dry season we fly over the world-renowned Arnhem Land, with its amazing landscape formations. The unique scenery experienced on this flight will stay with you for years to come

Discover nature & wildlife and Kangaroo Island wine & local produce on this fantastic new day tour. Apart from its amazing wildlife, Kangaroo Island is well known for its thriving food & wine industry and your local guide will introduce you to some of the island’s leading creators where you will taste some local Kangaroo Island produce.

Experience Adelaide like a local on this fun, unique and fully guided small group bike tour that takes you from the city to the beach! Enjoy a relaxed and easy ride through the heart of the city to the vibrant Riverbank Precinct, along the serene trails of the River Torrens and onto the blue seas and golden sands of Henley Beach. After a well deserved break and delicious morning tea, enjoy striking coastal views as your ride continues along the spectacular foreshore to reach the cosmopolitan town of Glenelg. No need to cycle back – stay and enjoy the seaside! The tour concludes in Glenelg and the bikes are collected. Stay and explore Glenelg at your leisure and return to the city via the tram (ticket included in tour price).

A unique ecofriendly kayak experience – Join in the only guided kayak tour of the River Torrens. The River Torrens, also known as Karrawirra Parri, is the most significant stretch of inland water for Adelaide. Get a glimpse of the iconic Adelaide Oval – Adelaide Oval is an iconic landmark and is home to many sporting events including AFL and cricket, along with festivities and concerts held in Adelaide. Spot the wildlife – The river is home to an abundance of wildlife both in and on top of the water. Spot the various fish species as they swim past your kayak or perhaps keep and eye out for some wildlife on the banks of the river, including waterfowl, pacific black ducks and black swans. Admire the city surrounds and parklands – The river runs past the city and through the Northern parklands. You will kayak past some of the local's favourite walkways and bike tracks, sporting areas and parks along with the parklands that are regularly used for annual festivals and cultural events.

For those who can’t make it over to the magical South Australian oasis that is Kangaroo Island, why not experience the beauty of KI in our very own city of Adelaide? Join us here at Popeye on a vibrant tasting tour whilst cruising along The Torrens River with special city views you’d be pressed to experience any other way. Tasting tours run for an hour and a half and you will be guided through the experience, what you’re tasting, how the spirits are crafted and the significance of distilling from KI. Have your questions at the ready and be prepared for an insightful cruise. You’re encouraged to pre-order a matched array of snacks sourced either from KI or locally served in your very own bamboo boat! Order as many servings as you desire, especially as we are unable to process sales of them on the day. Wouldn’t be a day out without some yummy cheese and a few KIS’! There is a bar on board selling KIS cocktails and all of the regular favourites of beer, wine & cider.

Board an authentic paddle wheeler for a 3-night cruise on the beautiful and historic Murray River, traveling between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge. Float along the water to spot a variety of flora, fauna, and wildlife along the riverbanks. Excursions include a nature walk, a backwater wildlife trip by small boat, a tour of a historic town, and a presentation on the food and wine produced in this famous agricultural region. Wind down each evening with onboard entertainment and dinner.