Adelaide, South Australia

Australia

Sip world-class wines in the rolling hills of the Barossa Valley, just hours from the city center.

Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)

Language English

Time Zone ACDT (UTC+10:30) / ACST (UTC+9:30)

Best Time to Visit Dec–Apr

Typical Duration 9-30 nights

Price Range From $663 pp

Port Type Port of Call

Tender Port No

Gateway to South Australia's wine regions and wildlife, offering access to Kangaroo Island and the stunning coastlines of the Southern Ocean.

Cruises that visit Adelaide, South Australia

Build Your Day in Adelaide, South Australia

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 8:00 PM

Usually about 12 hours ashore

Embarkation port — worth arriving early

My ship arrives around: Getting around:

Rundle Mall Good place to visit in Adelaide cbd for fun activities ans shopping. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 33k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Adelaide Central Market Bustling destination for fresh produce Market · ★ 4.6 · 13k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Adelaide Botanic Garden Well worth a visit if your spending a few days in Adelaide. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 11k Closed · Opens 7:15 AM

Westfield Marion In-store shopping·In-store pickup Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 11k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Adelaide Zoo A memorable highlight is to visit Adelaide zoo. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 10k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Shopping mall with brand-name outlets Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 8k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Glenelg Beach Beachside eats & sunset views Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 7k

South Australian Museum Free entry, great way to spend a visit to Adelaide Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 5k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Semaphore Beach Beach · ★ 4.6 · 4k

Victoria Square ... Australia food festival was so good we went back twice to visit! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 4k

Adelaide Himeji Garden Well worth a visit if in Adelaide. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 4k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Burnside Village Airy, upscale shopping centre Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 4k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Port Adelaide Plaza Shopping Centre In-store shopping Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 3k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Osteria Oggi Trendy eatery for Italian cuisine Italian · ★ 4.5 · 3k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Luigi Delicatessen Modern Italian eatery with a terrace Italian · ★ 4.6 · 3k Closed · Opens 6:30 AM

The Little Hunter Casual steakhouse with a rustic feel Steak · ★ 4.3 · 2k Closed · Opens 12 PM

Botanic Park One of the best things to do in Adelaide Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Peter Rabbit Cafe Fanciful cafe with light bites & coffee Cafe · ★ 4.4 · 2k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

TreeClimb Adelaide Onsite services Amusement park · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

Part Time Lover Exceptional service , great food and wine a must visit when in Adelaide!! Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Marrakech Restaurant Hot spot for classic Moroccan dishes Moroccan · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 5 PM

La Boca Bar and Grill Adelaide Smart, airy venue for Argentinean dishes Argentinian · ★ 4.1 · 2k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Bread & Bone The food was excellent, cocktail and wine list was exceptional. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 2k

2KW Bar & Restaurant Sleek space for Modern Australian food Bar · ★ 4.2 · 2k Closed · Opens 12 PM

Rundle Mall Plaza In-store shopping Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 8 AM

NOLA Adelaide Old-timey watering hole with live music Bar · ★ 4.6 · 2k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Shobosho Upmarket option with Japanese cuisine Asian · ★ 4.4 · 2k Closed · Opens 5 PM

EL Mexicano Kitchen & Bar Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Mexican · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Ballaboosta Relaxed eatery for share plates & pizza Middle Eastern · ★ 4.4 · 2k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Elder Park (Park 26) Green space with a Victorian landmark Park · ★ 4.5 · 2k

Africola Festive locale for South African BBQs African · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Myer Centre Adelaide Prominent centre for shopping & dining Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Hains & Co Trendy saloon for cocktails & cigars Bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Rundle Place Upscale indoor-outdoor shopping center Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Port Willunga Beach Onsite services Park · ★ 4.8 · 1k

Peel St Modern Australian food in a cool space Modern Australian · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Bank Street Social Low-lit, rustic-chic basement bar Bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Exchange Coffee Cosy nook for artisanal coffee & lunch Coffee shop · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Soi 38 Adelaide Dine-in·No delivery Thai · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Café Troppo Seasonal cafe food in a trendy space Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Café Bang Bang Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Cafe · ★ 4.2 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

City Cross Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Coffylosophy Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Press* Food & Wine The food was delicious and the wine was perfectly matched. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closed · Opens 12 PM

GEORGES Beautiful food, first class service, top notch wines. Mediterranean · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Leisurely coffee Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Adelaide Arcade Lively 19th-century shopping mall Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Restaurant Botanic Perfectly matched wines with the food and the service was amazing. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 6 PM Thu

Lenzerheide Restaurant Ham terrine exquisite and the trio of steaks was mind blowing. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed

Brighton Beach Onsite services Beach pavillion · ★ 4.8 · 1k

Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar Stylish hub for refined French cuisine French · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Market & Meander - Modern Italian Cuisine Delicious food, relaxed vibe, great personable service! Italian · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 6:30 AM

Sofia Everything from service, food choices and wine list cannot be faulted. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Herringbone The impeccable service and amazing food keeps reeling us back Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Migration Museum Lots of things to see and learn about migration history to Australia! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 1k Temporarily closed

Lenox Avenue Rundle Street Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Maybe Mae Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Grange Beach Beach · ★ 4.7 · 1k

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Had an amazing time n got to see a dolphin up close. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 1k

Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant As expected, the food is creative and wine pairings are sublime. Fine Dining · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 6:30 PM Wed

Maison Clement Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Bistro · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Light Square May observe some sport activities. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 1k

Hello, Stranger Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

SOL Rooftop Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4 · 1k Closed · Opens 2 PM Wed

Adelaide Central Plaza Shopping Centre Stylish shopping mall with a food court Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Le Pas Sage French · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 3:30 PM

The Howling Owl Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 2:30 PM

Garcon Bleu Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery French · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 AM

Paper Tiger Dine-in·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Mr. Goodbar Cosy watering hole in an archway Bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM Wed

La Louisiane Steak frites - perfect, dessert - perfect, atmosphere - relaxed and stylish. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Aurora Restaurant Each course was beautifully presented and exuded culinary excellence. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM Fri

Olive Restaurant Great service, excellent food and excellent wine recommendations. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Luma Restaurant & Bar Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 6:30 AM

Nineteen Ten Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 PM Thu

West Beach Public restroom·Dogs allowed·Picnic tables Park · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Aunty Meg's Kitchen Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery South African · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed

Little France Dine-in·Curbside pickup Cafe · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Adelaide Gaol Ghost tours & exhibits in an iconic jail Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM

ODÉ Bistro Food was exceptional, service attentive and knowledgeable. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM

West Lakes Beach Public restroom·Dogs allowed·Picnic tables Park · ★ 4.5 · 0k

Tennyson Beach Beach pavillion · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Penny Blue Best steaks in Adelaide by far and service by the team was immaculate. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM

trap. Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Cocktail bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Three Rivers Fountain Great area to relax and take pictures Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 0k

Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk Worth the visit if you’re in the area. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 0k

Cascade Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Adelaide, South Australia is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

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About Adelaide, South Australia

Adelaide stands as one of Australia's most welcoming cruise ports, offering visitors a perfect blend of cosmopolitan charm and natural beauty. This vibrant South Australian capital has earned its place on the itineraries of eight major cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Silversea, among others. With 38 upcoming cruises calling at this port, Adelaide serves primarily as a port of call on longer Australian and New Zealand voyages, typically spanning nine nights and connecting passengers to iconic destinations like Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart.

What makes Adelaide particularly special is its convenient location as a gateway to some of Australia's most treasured attractions. Just steps from the cruise terminal, you'll find the city's elegant Rundle Mall, pristine beaches, and world-class museums. Many passengers venture to nearby Kangaroo Island to encounter native wildlife in their natural habitat, or explore the renowned wine regions that have made South Australia famous among connoisseurs. The port itself is modern and efficient, with excellent facilities and easy access to public transportation.

The peak cruising season runs from December through April, when the Australian summer brings perfect weather for exploration. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Australia or a seasoned traveler, Adelaide's welcoming atmosphere, outstanding local cuisine, and proximity to natural wonders make it an unforgettable port experience that will enhance any cruise itinerary through the region.