Your cruise
Carnival Adventure · 3-night Australia & South Pacific round trip from Adelaide
Mar 3 – Mar 6 · 3 nights ·
Day 1 Adelaide (board) · Day 2–3 at sea · Day 4 Adelaide (step off)
What you do Glide through Australia's most revered wine region in a private small-group setting, tasting icon Shiraz and Riesling at boutique cellar doors before a long, indulgent lunch at a vineyard estate restaurant.
What to expect Your day begins with a scenic 1-hour drive through the rolling Barossa ranges before arriving at your first boutique cellar door for a hosted tasting of small-batch, estate-grown wines. You'll visit three to four producers across the valley, with your guide providing context on each family's legacy and winemaking philosophy. A long, leisurely lunch at a premium vineyard restaurant anchors the day — think wood-fired lamb, local cheeses, and matched Barossa vintages. The return journey winds through picturesque Seppeltsfield Road, lined with 160-year-old date palms.
Good to know Barossa Valley is approximately 70 km from the cruise terminal at Outer Harbor — allow 1 hour each way. Departures are timed to your ship's all-aboard. Pre-book well in advance; small-group spots fill fast on popular sailing dates.
Versus the ship tour An intimate, unhurried pace with a maximum of 8–12 guests means you're welcomed behind closed cellar doors rarely opened to large groups — and the gourmet lunch is a true sit-down affair at a winery estate, not a boxed meal on a bus.
book direct with Bos Tours Adelaide Shore Excursions → · the full guide →
What you do Fly or ferry to Kangaroo Island for an immersive encounter with wild Australian sea lions on a pristine beach, followed by the surreal granite formations of Remarkable Rocks inside Flinders Chase National Park.
What to expect Board the Sealink ferry from Cape Jervis (or a light aircraft for the premium option) and cross to Australia's third-largest island. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, your certified naturalist guide walks you onto the beach where wild Australian sea lions rest, play, and nurse pups just metres away. Remarkable Rocks delivers one of the most otherworldly landscapes in the Southern Hemisphere — towering orange lichen-clad granite boulders balanced above sheer coastal cliffs. A private gourmet picnic lunch with local KI produce, honey, and wine is served in the national park. Wallabies, echidnas, and goannas are virtually guaranteed sightings en route.
Good to know This is a full-day excursion (10–11 hours); confirm your ship's all-aboard allows sufficient time. Pre-book the Sealink ferry or light aircraft well ahead. A day at Kangaroo Island is best suited to port days where all-aboard is 9 pm or later.
Versus the ship tour Access to sea lion colonies at Seal Bay is strictly controlled — only a licensed guide can lead you onto the beach among these endangered animals. Small-group wilderness touring means you linger as long as the wildlife warrants, not as long as a schedule dictates.
book direct with Exceptional Kangaroo Island → · the full guide →
What you do Journey 40 minutes south of Adelaide into McLaren Vale's sun-drenched wine country for an intimate tasting journey through boutique shiraz and grenache estates, crowned by a private chef-prepared lunch overlooking the vines.
What to expect Your guide collects you from Outer Harbor and drives you south through the rolling Fleurieu Peninsula to McLaren Vale, one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Visits to two or three elite small-batch producers include hosted tastings in private barrel rooms and conversation with the winemakers themselves where possible. The centrepiece is lunch at a premium estate — seasonal menus featuring hand-picked vegetables, locally caught seafood, and a matched flight of the region's finest reds. A stop at a boutique cold-press olive oil producer adds a sensory dimension unique to this valley.
Good to know McLaren Vale is approximately 45 minutes from Outer Harbor — logistics are very manageable for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Pre-book to secure the private estate lunch, which requires advance notice from the producer.
Versus the ship tour McLaren Vale's proximity to the coast and the diversity of its micro-climates make it a connoisseur's alternative to the Barossa. Private access to family-owned estates — including behind-the-scenes barrel hall visits — is simply not possible on a large-group format.
book direct with Bos Tours Adelaide Shore Excursions → · the full guide →
What you do Explore Australia's oldest surviving German settlement tucked into the fragrant Adelaide Hills, sampling artisan cheeses, handcrafted chocolates, local wines, and authentic German cuisine in a beautifully preserved 19th-century streetscape.
What to expect The Adelaide Hills rise to 700 metres just 30 minutes from the port, and the temperature drops, the light softens, and the pace slows entirely. Hahndorf's main street is a living museum of 1839 German Lutheran architecture, lined with specialty providores, art studios, and cellar doors. Your guide curates a tasting trail: farmhouse cheese at Udder Delights, handmade chocolate, a German-style long lunch at The Hahndorf Inn, and wines at a Hills boutique cellar door. A scenic drive through the Hills' apple orchards and forest reserves frames the journey beautifully.
Good to know Hahndorf is 35 minutes from Outer Harbor. This excursion pairs well with a morning at Adelaide Central Market if your all-aboard is late evening. Pre-booking the lunch sitting is strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
Versus the ship tour The full-day Hills version combines Hahndorf's artisan village charm with a deeper exploration of the Adelaide Hills wine region — cool-climate Pinot and Chardonnay from boutique producers rarely reached on shorter itineraries.
book direct with Bos Tours Adelaide Shore Excursions → · the full guide →
What you do Step behind the counters of the Southern Hemisphere's largest undercover fresh produce market with an expert food guide, tasting your way through artisan stalls in an immersive, intimate morning experience.
What to expect The Adelaide Central Market has operated continuously since 1869 and remains the beating culinary heart of a city obsessed with food. Your expert guide threads you through 70-plus stalls, pausing at each curated stop for a tasting and the story behind the producer. Highlights typically include a South Australian charcuterie and cheese specialist, a heritage bakery, an artisan coffee roaster, and a seafood vendor showcasing the extraordinary cold-water produce of the Southern Ocean. The tour concludes with time to shop independently — ideal for picking up local produce, preserves, or gifts to take aboard.
Good to know The Market is in the Adelaide CBD — approximately 30 minutes by taxi or rideshare from Outer Harbor. Tours typically run in the morning (9–11 am) when the market is at its vibrant best. Pre-book directly via the Market's website; group sizes are kept small.
Versus the ship tour The official Market's own guided tour gets you in early — before the crowds — with a guide who knows every vendor personally. You taste things that never make it to a supermarket shelf: hand-stretched buffalo mozzarella, single-origin roasted coffee, rare Australian cheeses, and freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters.
What you do Drop into the deep blue waters of the Spencer Gulf in a professional steel cage and come face-to-face with the ocean's apex predator — the Great White Shark — in one of only a handful of places on Earth where this is possible.
What to expect A scenic flight from Adelaide to Port Lincoln (included in most packages) sets the tone — the Spencer Gulf glittering below as you approach one of Australia's most productive marine ecosystems. On board the purpose-built MV Calypso Star, your crew chummes the water and, once Great Whites arrive, guests rotate into the submerged steel cage in small groups. The sharks — typically 3–5 metres in length — cruise past within touching distance, their power and scale utterly unforgettable. Non-diving guests observe from the deck with equally dramatic proximity. Marine biologist commentary provides context that transforms the encounter from thrill-seeking into genuine wildlife education.
Good to know Port Lincoln is a 45-minute flight from Adelaide Airport — factor in transfers from Outer Harbor (approximately 30 minutes to airport). This is a full-day commitment (depart ~6 am, return ~7 pm). Only viable for late all-aboard port days. No diving experience is required; all safety equipment is provided. Book directly with Calypso Star well in advance — expeditions are in high demand.
Versus the ship tour Calypso Star is the original and definitive Great White shark cage diving operator in Australia, running expeditions since 1993 with an unmatched safety record and a team of marine biologists on board — this is bucket-list wildlife at its most primal and exclusive.
What you do Glide through Australia's most revered wine region in a private small-group setting, tasting icon Shiraz and Riesling at boutique cellar doors before a long, indulgent lunch at a vineyard estate restaurant.
What to expect Your day begins with a scenic 1-hour drive through the rolling Barossa ranges before arriving at your first boutique cellar door for a hosted tasting of small-batch, estate-grown wines. You'll visit three to four producers across the valley, with your guide providing context on each family's legacy and winemaking philosophy. A long, leisurely lunch at a premium vineyard restaurant anchors the day — think wood-fired lamb, local cheeses, and matched Barossa vintages. The return journey winds through picturesque Seppeltsfield Road, lined with 160-year-old date palms.
Good to know Barossa Valley is approximately 70 km from the cruise terminal at Outer Harbor — allow 1 hour each way. Departures are timed to your ship's all-aboard. Pre-book well in advance; small-group spots fill fast on popular sailing dates.
Versus the ship tour An intimate, unhurried pace with a maximum of 8–12 guests means you're welcomed behind closed cellar doors rarely opened to large groups — and the gourmet lunch is a true sit-down affair at a winery estate, not a boxed meal on a bus.
book direct with Bos Tours Adelaide Shore Excursions → · the full guide →
What you do Fly or ferry to Kangaroo Island for an immersive encounter with wild Australian sea lions on a pristine beach, followed by the surreal granite formations of Remarkable Rocks inside Flinders Chase National Park.
What to expect Board the Sealink ferry from Cape Jervis (or a light aircraft for the premium option) and cross to Australia's third-largest island. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, your certified naturalist guide walks you onto the beach where wild Australian sea lions rest, play, and nurse pups just metres away. Remarkable Rocks delivers one of the most otherworldly landscapes in the Southern Hemisphere — towering orange lichen-clad granite boulders balanced above sheer coastal cliffs. A private gourmet picnic lunch with local KI produce, honey, and wine is served in the national park. Wallabies, echidnas, and goannas are virtually guaranteed sightings en route.
Good to know This is a full-day excursion (10–11 hours); confirm your ship's all-aboard allows sufficient time. Pre-book the Sealink ferry or light aircraft well ahead. A day at Kangaroo Island is best suited to port days where all-aboard is 9 pm or later.
Versus the ship tour Access to sea lion colonies at Seal Bay is strictly controlled — only a licensed guide can lead you onto the beach among these endangered animals. Small-group wilderness touring means you linger as long as the wildlife warrants, not as long as a schedule dictates.
book direct with Exceptional Kangaroo Island → · the full guide →
What you do Journey 40 minutes south of Adelaide into McLaren Vale's sun-drenched wine country for an intimate tasting journey through boutique shiraz and grenache estates, crowned by a private chef-prepared lunch overlooking the vines.
What to expect Your guide collects you from Outer Harbor and drives you south through the rolling Fleurieu Peninsula to McLaren Vale, one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Visits to two or three elite small-batch producers include hosted tastings in private barrel rooms and conversation with the winemakers themselves where possible. The centrepiece is lunch at a premium estate — seasonal menus featuring hand-picked vegetables, locally caught seafood, and a matched flight of the region's finest reds. A stop at a boutique cold-press olive oil producer adds a sensory dimension unique to this valley.
Good to know McLaren Vale is approximately 45 minutes from Outer Harbor — logistics are very manageable for a half-day or full-day itinerary. Pre-book to secure the private estate lunch, which requires advance notice from the producer.
Versus the ship tour McLaren Vale's proximity to the coast and the diversity of its micro-climates make it a connoisseur's alternative to the Barossa. Private access to family-owned estates — including behind-the-scenes barrel hall visits — is simply not possible on a large-group format.
book direct with Bos Tours Adelaide Shore Excursions → · the full guide →
What you do Explore Australia's oldest surviving German settlement tucked into the fragrant Adelaide Hills, sampling artisan cheeses, handcrafted chocolates, local wines, and authentic German cuisine in a beautifully preserved 19th-century streetscape.
What to expect The Adelaide Hills rise to 700 metres just 30 minutes from the port, and the temperature drops, the light softens, and the pace slows entirely. Hahndorf's main street is a living museum of 1839 German Lutheran architecture, lined with specialty providores, art studios, and cellar doors. Your guide curates a tasting trail: farmhouse cheese at Udder Delights, handmade chocolate, a German-style long lunch at The Hahndorf Inn, and wines at a Hills boutique cellar door. A scenic drive through the Hills' apple orchards and forest reserves frames the journey beautifully.
Good to know Hahndorf is 35 minutes from Outer Harbor. This excursion pairs well with a morning at Adelaide Central Market if your all-aboard is late evening. Pre-booking the lunch sitting is strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
Versus the ship tour The full-day Hills version combines Hahndorf's artisan village charm with a deeper exploration of the Adelaide Hills wine region — cool-climate Pinot and Chardonnay from boutique producers rarely reached on shorter itineraries.
book direct with Bos Tours Adelaide Shore Excursions → · the full guide →
What you do Step behind the counters of the Southern Hemisphere's largest undercover fresh produce market with an expert food guide, tasting your way through artisan stalls in an immersive, intimate morning experience.
What to expect The Adelaide Central Market has operated continuously since 1869 and remains the beating culinary heart of a city obsessed with food. Your expert guide threads you through 70-plus stalls, pausing at each curated stop for a tasting and the story behind the producer. Highlights typically include a South Australian charcuterie and cheese specialist, a heritage bakery, an artisan coffee roaster, and a seafood vendor showcasing the extraordinary cold-water produce of the Southern Ocean. The tour concludes with time to shop independently — ideal for picking up local produce, preserves, or gifts to take aboard.
Good to know The Market is in the Adelaide CBD — approximately 30 minutes by taxi or rideshare from Outer Harbor. Tours typically run in the morning (9–11 am) when the market is at its vibrant best. Pre-book directly via the Market's website; group sizes are kept small.
Versus the ship tour The official Market's own guided tour gets you in early — before the crowds — with a guide who knows every vendor personally. You taste things that never make it to a supermarket shelf: hand-stretched buffalo mozzarella, single-origin roasted coffee, rare Australian cheeses, and freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters.
What you do Drop into the deep blue waters of the Spencer Gulf in a professional steel cage and come face-to-face with the ocean's apex predator — the Great White Shark — in one of only a handful of places on Earth where this is possible.
What to expect A scenic flight from Adelaide to Port Lincoln (included in most packages) sets the tone — the Spencer Gulf glittering below as you approach one of Australia's most productive marine ecosystems. On board the purpose-built MV Calypso Star, your crew chummes the water and, once Great Whites arrive, guests rotate into the submerged steel cage in small groups. The sharks — typically 3–5 metres in length — cruise past within touching distance, their power and scale utterly unforgettable. Non-diving guests observe from the deck with equally dramatic proximity. Marine biologist commentary provides context that transforms the encounter from thrill-seeking into genuine wildlife education.
Good to know Port Lincoln is a 45-minute flight from Adelaide Airport — factor in transfers from Outer Harbor (approximately 30 minutes to airport). This is a full-day commitment (depart ~6 am, return ~7 pm). Only viable for late all-aboard port days. No diving experience is required; all safety equipment is provided. Book directly with Calypso Star well in advance — expeditions are in high demand.
Versus the ship tour Calypso Star is the original and definitive Great White shark cage diving operator in Australia, running expeditions since 1993 with an unmatched safety record and a team of marine biologists on board — this is bucket-list wildlife at its most primal and exclusive.
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