The Popeye is OPEN starting at 10am and then running every hour until the last trip from Elder Park at 4.00pm.
The Paddleboats are open today 12pm until sunset for Valentines Day paddles in the sunset.
Plan your cruise on a state heritage icon.
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. Enjoy a cruise with live commentary from our friendly skipper. Learn how Adelaide is progressing as a city and why it’s been ranked amongst the top liveable cities in the world!
River Cruise Timetable
JUNE THROUGH TO AUGUST
DEPARTING FROM ELDER PARK
| WEEKDAYS | 10.00AM – 3.00PM | EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR |
| WEEKENDS | 10.00AM – 4.00PM | EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR |
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | 10.00AM – 4.00PM | EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR |
SEPTEMBER THROUGH TO MAY
DEPARTING FROM ELDER PARK
| WEEKDAYS | 10.00AM – 4.00PM | EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR |
| WEEKENDS | 10.00AM – 4.00PM | EVERY HALF HOUR |
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | 10.00AM – 5.00PM | EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR |
Operating times are subject to favorable weather conditions. Check this page for updates, or contact us on 08 8232 7994
River Cruise Pricing
The cruise from Elder Park landing arriving to the Adelaide Zoo takes 30 minutes. The cruise from The Zoo Landing back to Elder Park Landing takes 15 minutes. Both round and one way trips are available to be boarded from either landing. See those locations here.
Payment is accepted on arrival by cash or eftpos on board, or you can book online.
Adult Round Trip
$ 15
From 16 years of age and overA 45 minute round trip leaving from Elder Park, traveling to the weir, back around to The Zoo Landing for a quick stop and arriving back in Elder Park. This cruise is also able to be boarded from The Zoo Landing with a longer stop in Elder Park for boarding and disembarking of other passengers.Seniors Round Trip
$ 13
For senior card holdersA 45 minute round trip leaving from Elder Park, traveling to the weir, back around to The Zoo Landing for a quick stop and arriving back in Elder Park. This cruise is also able to be boarded from The Zoo Landing with a longer stop in Elder Park for boarding and disembarking of other passengers.Family PassGreat Family Value
$ 42
2 Adults + 2 ChildrenA 45 minute round trip leaving from Elder Park, traveling to the weir, back around to The Zoo Landing for a quick stop and arriving back in Elder Park. This cruise is also able to be boarded from The Zoo Landing with a longer stop in Elder Park for boarding and disembarking of other passengers.Child Round Trip
$ 8
From the age of 3 years old to 16A 45 minute round trip leaving from Elder Park, traveling to the weir, back around to The Zoo Landing for a quick stop and arriving back in Elder Park. This cruise is also able to be boarded from The Zoo Landing with a longer stop in Elder Park for boarding and disembarking of other passengers.CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE RIDE FOR FREE!
Adult One Way
$ 10
Elder Park to The ZooA 30 minute round trip leaving from Elder Park, traveling to the weir and back around to The Zoo Landing for drop off.Adult One Way
$ 5
The Zoo to Elder ParkA 15 minute round trip leaving fromThe Zoo Landing, traveling back to The Zoo Landing for drop off.Child One Way
$ 5
Elder Park to The ZooA 30 minute round trip leaving from Elder Park, traveling to the weir and back around to The Zoo Landing for drop off.Child One Way
$ 3
The Zoo to Elder ParkA 15 minute round trip leaving fromThe Zoo Landing, traveling back to The Zoo Landing for drop off.Paddle Boats
Open 7 days a week from 10am until 4pm in Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Our down time is June, July and August. However, we operate for school holidays, private bookings and special events.
The cost is $20 for 30 mins per paddle boat for up to 2 people with room in the back for 2 more children (life jackets supplied for the little ones). Keep in mind our Paddleboats are weight rated, so it is up to the attendant on the day as to how many can fit on one boat.
Please call 8232 7994 with any questions
