Cruises to Port Lincoln

Nestled into the southern tip of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln is a natural and historical wonderland and incredible Australian cruise destination. Abounding with museums, art galleries, and fantastic fishing spots, the bustling town is known by many as “Australia’s seafood capital” - and for good reason. The waters around the unspoilt coastline are teeming with whiting, snapper, salmon, garfish, squid, and many more gastronomic delights that are available all year round.

Yet Port Lincoln isn’t just a haven for foodies: Nature lovers and history buffs alike will also love this seaside holiday destination, which is full of great things to see and do. Join a P&O Shore Tour via one of our hand-picked local partners to discover the many wonderful things Port Lincoln has to offer, from fascinating maritime history to breathtaking geological formations and scenic sites.

Uncover a treasure trove of maritime history

The busy, thriving modern town of Port Lincoln has a long and rich maritime history as one of Australia’s most prominent commercial fishing hotspots. Book into the Port Lincoln Seafood Story Shore Tour and learn all about the early days of tuna fishing at the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum. There, you’ll discover relics and artefacts including an operating slipway, historic vessels, and even a blacksmith shop! This unmissable P&O Shore Tour also gives you a chance to go behind the scenes at a fish processing factory. Learn how to open oysters and peel prawns like a pro, and see the famous King George Whiting being filleted at high speeds.

Once you’ve had your fill of local history, celebrate the present on a Journey on Eyre Shore Tour. Our guides will take you through Big Swamp, where majestic Black Swans breed annually, through the Marble Ranges and Mount Dutton, and toward Farm Beach, the home of King George Whiting. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Dutton Bay Heritage Woolshed Museum and marvel at breathtaking views of Port Lincoln and Boston Bay.

Immerse yourself in a wildlife wonderland

No Port Lincoln cruise experience would be complete without visiting the destination’s rugged coastline, stunning lockouts, and unspoilt beaches. See all these and more on the Rugged Coastal Discovery Shore Tour. At Winters Hill lookout, you’ll enjoy gorgeous views over Port Lincoln and the local marina precinct, while at Fishery Bay lookout you’ll be treated to panoramic views of wide beaches and rolling seas. Keen to meet the local wildlife? Head to Cape Wiles, where you may be lucky enough to spot a colony of New Zealand fur seals playing near the rocks.

For the ultimate South Australian experience, pair wildlife encounters with wine tasting on the Wine and Wildlife Shore Tour. The tour will take you to the Glen Forest Tourist Park and Vineyard, a 400-acre farm that’s home to plenty of animals and wine varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz. Walk through the bird aviary and spot koalas, wombats, emus, kangaroos, and more before raising a glass with your fellow cruiselings over a sampling of cheese and biscuits.

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