Adelaide, Australia

Cruise Port

Adelaide

Capital city of South Australia.

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Overview

Adelaide is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -34.928, 138.6.

About Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of South Australia, as well as the fifth-most populous city in Australia. The name “Adelaide” may refer to either Greater Adelaide or the Adelaide central business district; the demonym Adelaidean is used to denote the city and the residents of Adelaide. The traditional owners of the Adelaide region are the Kaurna, with the name Tarndanya referring to the area of the city centre and surrounding Park Lands, in the Kaurna language. Adelaide is situated on the Adelaide Plains north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St Vincent in the west and the Mount Lofty Ranges in the east. Its metropolitan area encompasses over 430 suburbs, extending 96 km (60 mi) from Gawler in the north to Sellicks Beach in the south and 20 km (12 mi) from the western coast to the eastern foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Adelaide — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Adelaide

Adelaide skyline, December 2022 b
Adelaide skyline, December 2022 b
Adelaide, Australia (February 2017)
Adelaide, Australia (February 2017)
St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, Southeast view 20230214
St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, Southeast view 20230214
Adelaide General Post Office
Adelaide General Post Office

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 27°C in Jan and coolest around 14°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
27°
17°
Feb
26°
16°
Mar
24°
15°
Apr
22°
13°
May
17°
10°
Jun
15°
10°
Jul
14°
8°
Aug
15°
9°
Sep
18°
9°
Oct
19°
11°
Nov
21°
12°
Dec
25°
14°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Adelaide the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Adelaide, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →