Torrens River Cruise on The Popeye in Adelaide
by AT and LB Shuman PTY LTD
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$60Overview
This 40- to 50-minute boat cruise travels along the Torrens River through central Adelaide on a heritage vessel called The Popeye. The skipper provides live commentary throughout the trip, explaining the historical significance of the river area and how Adelaide has developed as a city. The cruise passes notable sites including the Festival Centre, SAHMRI building, Adelaide University, and surrounding parklands. Passengers can ask questions and take photos during the journey. The boat ride offers views of landmarks such as Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Festival Centre, SkyCity Adelaide casino, the River Torrens Linear Park Trail, Adelaide Zoo, and St Peter’s Cathedral in North Adelaide. Food and drinks are not included, but the historic Lounders Boatshed, where The Popeye was originally built, is visible and known as a coffee spot. This is a public boat ride with general admission seating limited to 48 passengers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Adelaide Oval
Pass by Adelaide Oval while the skipper explains the stadium’s construction and facilities.
Adelaide Gaol
View the old hanging tree and the first tower built at Adelaide Gaol.
Adelaide Convention Centre
See the Adelaide Convention Centre from the river with clear views of the building.
Adelaide Festival Centre
The skipper shares details about the Festival Centre’s construction and the events hosted there.
Lounders Boatshed
Pass the historic Lounders Boatshed where The Popeye was originally built, now a popular coffee spot.
SkyCity Adelaide
Spot the SkyCity Adelaide casino, known as a dining and entertainment venue after the cruise.
River Torrens Linear Park Trail
View the trail that runs from Adelaide City to Henley Beach along the river.
Adelaide Zoo
Look for orangutans above the treetops and listen for gibbons at the zoo beside the river.
St Peter's Cathedral
See the spires of St Peter’s Cathedral in North Adelaide from the river.
Meeting 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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Torrens River Cruise on The Popeye in Adelaide
by AT and LB Shuman PTY LTD
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$60Overview
This 40- to 50-minute boat cruise travels along the Torrens River through central Adelaide on a heritage vessel called The Popeye. The skipper provides live commentary throughout the trip, explaining the historical significance of the river area and how Adelaide has developed as a city. The cruise passes notable sites including the Festival Centre, SAHMRI building, Adelaide University, and surrounding parklands. Passengers can ask questions and take photos during the journey. The boat ride offers views of landmarks such as Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Festival Centre, SkyCity Adelaide casino, the River Torrens Linear Park Trail, Adelaide Zoo, and St Peter’s Cathedral in North Adelaide. Food and drinks are not included, but the historic Lounders Boatshed, where The Popeye was originally built, is visible and known as a coffee spot. This is a public boat ride with general admission seating limited to 48 passengers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Adelaide Oval
Pass by Adelaide Oval while the skipper explains the stadium’s construction and facilities.
Adelaide Gaol
View the old hanging tree and the first tower built at Adelaide Gaol.
Adelaide Convention Centre
See the Adelaide Convention Centre from the river with clear views of the building.
Adelaide Festival Centre
The skipper shares details about the Festival Centre’s construction and the events hosted there.
Lounders Boatshed
Pass the historic Lounders Boatshed where The Popeye was originally built, now a popular coffee spot.
SkyCity Adelaide
Spot the SkyCity Adelaide casino, known as a dining and entertainment venue after the cruise.
River Torrens Linear Park Trail
View the trail that runs from Adelaide City to Henley Beach along the river.
Adelaide Zoo
Look for orangutans above the treetops and listen for gibbons at the zoo beside the river.
St Peter's Cathedral
See the spires of St Peter’s Cathedral in North Adelaide from the river.
Meeting 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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.