Port Phillip Ferries Events

Return and one-way packages available > Port Phillip Ferries is thrilled to partner with Geelong Gallery for the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition – and we’re making your day out even better with a great value package that includes ferry travel and exhibition entry at a discounted bundle price. Getting there couldn’t be easier – or more scenic. Cruise across the bay in comfort and arrive just a short 15-minute stroll from the gallery doors. We’ve timed the ferry service to match all major session times, and there’s even a one-way option if you’d like to linger longer in Geelong and return by train.

NOW AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS >> Visit the Mussel Capital of Australia very day of the week except Tuesdays. Portarlington is renowned for its mussel farms, offering the perfect environment for these tasty shellfish. Pier Street Cafe, located right on the waterfront, serves incredibly fresh mussels, with a range of dishes from smoked mussel chowder to Sri Lankan mussel curry. With our regular ferry service nearby, it’s easy to return for more. Enjoy the Port to Plate Mussel Experience, which includes everything – even a drink with your lunch!

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.

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.

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 days 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.

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.

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 3 stunning Bellarine golf courses, and stay in the stunning coastal town of Portarlington to make life easy. We’ll take care of the rest.