Adelaide: Breathtaking Torrens River City Highlights Cruise
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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.
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amitai2023, 1/11/2026 6:25:37 AM
Excellent experience with Popeye Torrens River Cruise Trip. Crew was amazing, guided tour provided lot of historical information about Adelaide and Torrens river. kids loved their experience with the friendly crew.
Margaret_M, 1/10/2026 2:45:59 AM
Lovely little cruise with cheerful captain entertaining along the way - very pretty views and breezes
andreamR4995XS, 1/7/2026 4:50:16 PM
Lovely cruise down the torrens. Chris and Anna were very hospitable , Accommodating and informative. Family run business vibe .
aidenb59, 1/6/2026 2:51:39 AM
My partner and I booked on our last day in Adelaide to pass some time and do a little sightseeing with someone other than ourselves, and we are both so glad we did. Tony and the crew were helpful, informative and engaging with pictures for you to look at as well. Later on the trip he allowed a few of the kids onboard to sound the horn. Was a very wholesome thing to see. Keep up the good work.
Anja_A, 1/5/2026 11:31:44 PM
Wonderful river tour, good information provided about history, very friendly staff and a pleasant experience!
Alyce_A, 1/4/2026 1:27:57 AM
Wonderful time cruising on the Torrens, our guide was great, as was the other staff member on the boat. Great tour, commentary and overall experience. Really enjoyable.
Malcolm R, 1/1/2026 5:03:08 AM
I may be looking through rose tinted glasses as this was my first time on the Popeye in over 50 years (live in the UK). The Popeye was my Saturday afternoon as a child and this visit brought it all back. The skipper gave a wonderful guided tour, that took me back 52 years and allowed my wife to experience my Australian childhood. Notwithstanding my nostalgia it is a fantastic tour, full of useful info and lovely way to experience Elder park
Kathy_P, 12/31/2025 6:14:54 PM
Very 👍 would recommend to other people get information on where to go other attra tions what to see
Thushara_J, 12/30/2025 5:54:13 PM
It was a great experience, and we enjoyed the ride a lot. The guide (CAP) explained things nicely. We have seen many attractive things around the SA CBD.
neidraw2022, 12/30/2025 12:33:36 AM
It was a lovely experience with an informed guide. I would recommend this to my friends. Well worth the price we paid. It was a lovely day.
- 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
Departure point
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.Return details
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.Redemption
Present your ticket on board to the Deckhand upon entry to the boat.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund