Popeye cruising along Pinky Flat, often used for festivals and events in Adelaide

Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide

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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.

Options

Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide

From$16.91Per Person
Available from 9th Oct 2025

What's included in Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Adelaide Oval
Pass-by Only

You will pass by Adelaide Oval and learn about the build and facilities

Adelaide Gaol
Pass-by Only

See the old hanging tree and the first tower built at Adelaide Gaol

Adelaide Convention Centre
Pass-by Only

A great river view of the brilliant convention centre

Inclusions

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and beverages
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Popeye isn't conventionally wheelchair accessible BUT if patrons are prepared for 6 steps up, over and into the boat with handrails it is possible. The Skipper will lend assistance. This may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Seats are assigned as general admission with a capactiy of 48 passangers per boat. Avaliablity will not be known in advance of the cruise time. Popeye operates on a 'first come first served basis'.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or time

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • At Popeye's Elder Park Landing, on the river below the Rotunda and the Festival Center. Look out for the round blue Popeye sign and a flag blowing the the breeze.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Present your ticket on board to the Deckhand upon entry to the boat.

Operator

AT and LB Shuman PTY LTD