Port Phillip Ferries Events

Kids Go Free* between Saturday 21 September and Sunday 6 October 2024 > Embark on an adventure across the bay during the school holidays on a fast ferry to Geelong, Portarlington, or Docklands. Each destination offers its own unique attractions and activities that can cater to a wide range of interests. Whether you’re exploring the beautiful waterfront of Geelong, enjoying the serene Portarlington Beach, or discovering the entertainment hub of Docklands, there’s an adventure waiting for you!

Geelong and Docklands Dates Now Selling > Get a bit of Tay Tay in your day with a special school holiday singalong cruise. Get ready to shake it off with an unforgettable afternoon on the water dedicated to the music of Taylor Swift! Enjoy your favourite T-Swiz songs performed piano bar style by the talented Lauren Barrett and Joss Russell. Relive hits from all of Taylor’s eras, including the new release “The Tortured Poets Department.” Dress up in your favourite Taylor Swift-inspired outfit, and let’s cruise the Yarra River in style. Don’t miss out on this event filled with Swiftie vibes.

🌟 Special 20% Off Winter Ferry Trips for Seniors! 🌟 Are you a senior or concession card holder looking for an extraordinary winter adventure during the week? Avoid the weekend crowds and embrace the season’s magic with our exclusive 20% discount on ferry trips across the bay to Portarlington and back! Join us as we embark on a journey across the bay enjoying winter landscapes, and all the charms of Portarlington in Winter.

Cruisy Tuesdays > 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.

Bellarine Vintage Release Party: Saturday 26 October from 11am to 5pm > Join us for a party celebrating the opening of the Bellarine Peninsula wine season. Take the ferry from Docklands to Portarlington in the morning and from there let the party begin. Buses will be running every 30 minutes between the participating venues (including the ferry terminal), ensuring you can enjoy the festivities without worrying about transportation. For only $45 your 2024 Vintage Release GA ticketincludes: bus transfers between the wineries and 4 free tastings at each winery as you dive into the exquisite flavours of the region’s latest vintages—Bellarine Estate, Bennetts on Bellarine, Hounds of the Vine, Kilgour Wines unveil their latest vintage creations. PLUS live music will be on at Bennetts on Bellarine and Bellarine Estate Winery all day.

All inclusive package with access to 3 exhibitions >Port Phillip Ferries has an exclusive package that now includes access to all 3 features at the National Wool Museum. Not only will you get entry to the Wool Museum itself, but there are 2 extra exhibition spaces inside the Museum that regularly feature new and interesting instalments. Currently showing in these spaces are: Anatomy Lessons, an exhibition of sad splendour AND Ten Years of Dowel Jones. The package includes return ferry tickets from Docklands and entry into all 3 exhibitions.

A Grand Day Out (Departures from Docklands, Melbourne) > Cruise across the bay to visit the magnificent and historical Portarlington Grand Hotel. Standing tall on the main street since 1888, the hotel has now completed a magnificent renovation and is open for business. Only a short walk away from where the ferry docks, look up the hill towards the hotel turret which will lead you to our oasis.

Portarlington Grand Hotel > Discover the exquisite taste of Portarlington’s world-famous fresh mussels, straight from the shores of our pristine coastline! Embark on the perfect Monday adventure by taking a scenic ferry ride from Melbourne to Portarlington. Then step off the ferry and immerse yourself in the charm of Portarlington, renowned for its pristine coastline and bountiful seafood. Then treat your taste buds to an extraordinary lunch with our Mussel Monday special.

Steam Rail and Sail, Sunday 17th November 2024 > Combine the romance & excitement of a sea voyage with the nostalgia & style of a heritage train onboard Steamrail Victoria’s Rail and Sail. Choose your way to travel on a day’s return journey between Melbourne and Geelong. A great day out for the whole family; with Steamrail Victoria’s Rail and Sail tour providing three exciting options for you to choose from.

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.