Sail Into the Festive Season: Unique Christmas Party Ideas Aboard Port Phillip Ferries
The year is winding down, the days are getting warmer, and the festive spirit is building. All you need now is a memorable way to celebrate. This Christmas, instead of squeezing into busy restaurants or battling city traffic, you can step aboard a ferry and enjoy fresh sea air, wide bay views, and a relaxed cruise across Port Phillip Bay. Whether you are planning a team gathering, a client event or a social catch up with friends, Port Phillip Ferries offers a Christmas party setting that feels stylish, easy and genuinely enjoyable.
A Floating Festive Experience
There is something refreshing about boarding a vessel and feeling it ease away from the pier. Once everyone settles in, the city pace fades behind you and is replaced by open water, coastal breeze and panoramic views of Melbourne or the Bellarine shoreline.
The ferries are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating, licensed bars and room for groups to mingle. You can enjoy a simple scenic journey or turn the day into a full celebration by pairing your ferry travel with one of the many festive experiences available at each destination.
Destination Party Packages That Impress
Your celebration does not need to end when you step off the ferry. Port Phillip Ferries connects Docklands with two standout coastal locations, Geelong and Portarlington, both offering excellent food, wine and entertainment only a short walk from the pier.
Geelong Waterfront
Depart from Docklands and arrive directly on Geelong’s waterfront. You can host a long lunch at Wah Wah Gee, enjoy drinks by the water or venture to Little Creatures Brewery or Geelong Cellar Door. With a wide range of dining and activity options close by, you can design a day that suits your style, whether relaxed and coastal or more refined and urban.
Portarlington Coastal Escape
For a more peaceful seaside celebration, cruise to Portarlington and enjoy the best of the Bellarine. Popular options include Terindah Estate, Bennetts on Bellarine and the Portarlington Grand Hotel. Combined with return ferry travel, the day feels like a genuine break from routine without requiring long car trips.
Tailored for Teams and Groups
Group celebrations should be simple to organise. The Port Phillip Ferries team can assist with group bookings and package suggestions that suit your timing and budget. You can reserve a dedicated area on board or charter the entire vessel for a fully private experience.
If you would like to include winery stops, catered meals or restaurant bookings, staff can connect you with suitable partner venues to help streamline your planning.
Why Choose the Ferry
Christmas parties are most memorable when they feel different from the everyday. Travelling by water creates that feeling instantly. It is a short escape that encourages people to relax, enjoy the journey and take in the coastal scenery.
A Christmas event with Port Phillip Ferries gives your group the chance to unwind, connect and celebrate the season with something truly distinctive.
Plan Your Festive Escape
Whether you prefer the lively energy of Geelong’s waterfront or the calm coastal pace of Portarlington, Port Phillip Ferries provides an effortless way to bring everyone together. Booking early is recommended, particularly for weekend dates and larger groups.
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Make this year’s Christmas celebration one to remember by setting sail with Port Phillip Ferries and enjoying the season in coastal style.