Port Phillip Ferries Events

All-Year Entertainment Cruises > Held on select Tuesday’s during the year. Get ready for a year of fun, laughter, and great music on board our themed cruises! Departing from Docklands and Portarlington, these lively short cruises celebrate everything from Rock’n Roll afternoons to festive holiday cruises—each one different, and all just as fun as the last. Whether it’s Christmas in July, toe-tapping retro tunes, or Seniors Month celebrations, you’ll be treated to an uplifting cruise experience that blends stunning scenery with unforgettable live entertainment.

Kids Go Free* > Holidaying in Portarlington or Geelong this summer and looking for something different to entertain the family? Step aboard our state-of-the-art 35-metre catamaran and take in the region’s stunning coastline from a new perspective. From Portarlington, enjoy a 90-minute scenic cruise with two departures most weekends at 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm, perfect for an afternoon on the bay or a golden-hour sail before dinner. Or, if you’re in Geelong, jump on a 60-minute scenic cruise from the Waterfront and enjoy the city’s sights from the water. Whichever you choose, there’s time to relax and enjoy a few sneaky beverages from our licensed café along the way.

Special New Year’s Eve Cruise at 8.30 pm from Portarlington > Ring in the New Year in style with our special 8.30 pm New Year’s Eve Cruise from Portarlington. This one-off sailing is perfectly timed for the early fireworks display on the Portarlington waterfront. Step aboard, relax with a drink in hand, and enjoy front-row views as we float just off the coastline, the best seat in the house when the fireworks light up the bay around 9.30 pm. Please note: as this is a special event service, Kids Go Free tickets do not apply. However, we’ve created special family bundle discounts for a range of groups sizes.

Saturday 10 January 2026 > The Portarlington Mussel Festival returns for another big day of live music, market stalls, family fun, and of course loads of fresh local mussels. Set along the scenic foreshore, it’s the perfect Bellarine summer day out. To make travel easier, we’re running two morning ferries from Docklands at 10.00 am and 10.40 am, plus return services from Portarlington at 4.30 pm and 5.00 pm. Enjoy the festival at your own pace and be back in Melbourne by early evening. Leave the car behind and cruise to one of Victoria’s favourite summer festivals. Click to find out more.

Special Mussel Festival Cruise at 2.00 pm from Portarlington >If you’re heading to the Portarlington Mussel Festival on Saturday 10 January 2026, treat yourself to a refreshing one-hour escape on the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay. Step aboard for a relaxed cruise, enjoy a drink from the onboard bar and take in a different view of the festival. It’s the perfect way to unwind, recharge and experience the day from a whole new angle. Please note: as this is a special Mussel Festival Cruise, Kids Go Free tickets do not apply. However, we’ve created special family bundle discounts for a range of groups sizes.

Nature Lovers Bay Cruise – Kids Go Free > Departing and returning from Docklands every Tuesday, these cruises are the way to experience Port Phillip Bay from a different angle. These 2.5-hour cruises aboard a modern 35-meter catamaran offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of the bay and its abundant marine life. As you set sail across to Portarlington and back, you’ll have the chance to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery that surrounds you, with the spacious catamaran providing a comfortable vantage point for taking in the sights.

Experience the ultimate mid-week escape with our all-inclusive luxury day retreat, starting with a scenic ferry transfer from Melbourne to Portarlington aboard a fast modern ferry. From there, enjoy comfortable transfers to the award-winning Lon Retreat and Spa, where relaxation awaits. Begin your rejuvenation journey by bathing in Lon’s mineral pool and hot soak, followed by your choice of massage or facial, designed to relax both body and mind. Indulge your senses further with a delicious grazing experience, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Lon’s Food Forest, paired perfectly with local sparkling wine.

If you and your golf buddies are keen to explore more than one golf course on the Bellarine Peninsula then an overnight package is the go. Take the ferry over, play 2 stunning Bellarine golf courses, and have an overnight stay in Portarlington to make life easy. We’ll take care of everything.