Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises

18/11/2024

Little Penguin Spotted 👀🐧
Earlier this month, we spotted a little penguin at the Murray Mouth! While it’s a rare sight, it’s not unusual — these incredible swimmers can travel up to 25km offshore to feed during the day! 🐟

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
National Geographic

12/11/2024

Alexa, play ‘I’m Like a Bird’ by Nelly Furtado 🎶🦅

Wow—one word for the Coorong right now! With the arrival of migratory birds joining the local flocks, we’re witnessing an explosion of bird life! 🌿✨

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong

11/11/2024

Such a pleasure having Let's Eat With George join us on our Gin Flight Cruise! 🍸✨
Stay tuned for the premiere on Channel 9 soon! 🎥

05/11/2024

05/11/2024

Still buzzing from Friday night! 🌟 Winning Gold in the 2024 SA Tourism Awards for the Tour and Transport category is an incredible achievement! 🏆 We’re so proud and deeply thankful. A huge thank you to the Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA for an unforgettable evening.

Congratulations to all the finalists, with special mention to Juggle House Experiences for their Silver and Port River Cruises for their Bronze! 🎉

A big shoutout to our sister company, The Big Duck Boat Tours , for their well-deserved Gold in the Eco Tourism category! And a heartfelt congratulations to our close partners, Tours. for their remarkable Hall of Fame achievement – what a milestone!

Finally, to all our amazing customers and supporters, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support means the world to us. Now, off to Nationals! 🎉🥂

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
Visit Fleurieu Peninsula
Visit Alexandrina

05/11/2024

While we are still reeling from the excitiment of Winning an SA Tourism Award for Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises. We are so, so proud to be standing with Mark Koolmatrie and Kool Tours. with their momentous 'Hall of Fame' win....

Kool Tours & Spirit of the Coorong have forged an industry leading partnership to deliver incredible tour products, rich in authentic Indigenous inclusion through some of Australia's most captivating & spectacular landscapes in the Coorong National Park.

If you haven't been aboard Spirit of the Coorong & our "Full-Day Coorong Experience" with Kool Tours. Make sure you put it on your bucket list! It's a must-do Australian experience.

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
Visit Fleurieu Peninsula
National Geographic
Kool Tours.
South Australian Tourism Commission
Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA
South Australian Tourism Awards

01/11/2024

Fingers crossed for us and The Big Duck Boat Tours, good luck to all the finalists for this years tourism awards🥂🌟

🎉 The day has arrived!

Tonight, we gather at Adelaide Oval for the 2024 South Australian Tourism Awards Gala Dinner.

We’ll be celebrating the greatest in South Australian tourism and recognising those who have set new standards for excellence.

Stay tuned for updates and winner announcements! 🌟

31/10/2024

What a surprise our guests got today at Barker’s Knoll just before the guided walk! 🐍 While snakes are common in the Coorong National Park, it’s not every day you see one going for a swim!

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong

27/10/2024

If you’ve joined our tours in the past month, you may have met Django! 🦅 A local student with a passion for birdwatching, Django completed his work experience here in the Coorong, recently spotting up to 60 species! 🌿

We’ve just conducted a bird survey with BirdLife Australia ‘20-minute Aussie Bird Count’ with all the details on what we’re currently seeing on our tours. Visit the ‘Birds of the Coorong’ page on our website for more info! 🐦

25/10/2024

Gather your closest friends and family for a stunning Gin Flight Cruise! 🍸

Book the entire boat for just $800—available Fridays and Sundays. Perfect for a private, unforgettable experience (birthdays, girls day out, treat for mum)! Contact our team for more details.

19/10/2024

We 🤍 the Fleurieu Peninsula! There’s always so much to do in the area:

STAY - & 🏡
EAT - & 🍽️
DRINK - & 🍷

Make sure to explore all the amazing spots on your next visit!

18/10/2024

Watching the storm roll in after our tours finished yesterday was incredible! ⚡️ Such a dramatic end to an amazing day on the water. 🌊

18/10/2024

Super stoked to announce we’re finalists for the 2024 Tourism Awards! 🎉 Up against the best in the industry, and we couldn’t be more excited. Wish us luck for the big night on November 1st! 🤞✨

10/10/2024

Join any of our Coorong cruises next week to participate in the Aussie Bird Count for 2024!

04/10/2024

October Long Weekend is here! 🌱Seats are filling up fast, but we still have spots available for our Murray Mouth Cruise and Half-Day Coorong Experience! 🦭

Don’t miss out—book your adventure today!

04/10/2024

Thank you CLLMM research centre for joining us this week! It was an amazing day exploring the Coorong together!

04/10/2024

R E C E N T L Y C E R T I F I E D ✅
Congratulations to Spirit of the Coorong on achieving globally recognised Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting our Culture Certification, demonstrating their sustainability efforts meet international best practice standards.

Spirit of the Coorong - Spirit Australia Cruises operates cruises from the historic port of Goolwa, located 90 km south of Adelaide, using two vessels: the 'Spirit of the Coorong' and the 'Spirit of the Murray'. Guests can choose from a 1.5-hour Murray Mouth cruise or venture into the Coorong National Park on a Half Day or Full Day Coorong Experience. These cruises visit the iconic locations where both 'Storm Boy' films were shot, including the breathtaking 90 Mile Beach.

Discover more about Spirit of the Coorong on their Green Travel Guide listing here: https://greentravelguide.org/listing/spirit-of-the-coorong/

Image ID: Spirit of Coorong cruise boat sailing through the blue waters along the Coorong National Park.

01/10/2024

We are very proud to announce that Spirit of the Coorong is now officially Advanced ECO-certified and Respecting our Culture (ROC) certified by the leading body for ecotourism and sustainable travel! 💚

The dual certification showcases our deep commitment to providing experiences that meet world-class sustainability and respecting cultural standards. Our team is dedicated to providing enriched eco-tourism adventures that showcase the stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and ecological significance of the Coorong National Park.

When booking our Murray Mouth, Half-Day or Full-Day Coorong Experience you are choosing to travel responsibly, supporting environmental sustainability and preserving local cultural history.

Learn more about our environmental and cultural commitments on our website. 🙌🍃