Port Phillip Ferries Events

Portarlington & Geelong > Kids Go Free* > Looking for something different to entertain the family these Summer Holidays? Explore the Bellarine coastline and Corio Bay from a different perspective with a one-hour cruise on a 35m start-of-art catamaran. These short cruises will be operating on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the school holidays and offer a unique experience for families to enjoy something different out on the water. There’s even time for a few sneaky beverages from our licensed cafe along the way.

Nature Lovers Bay Cruise – Kids Go Free Over the Summer > Departing and returning from Docklands on select Tuesdays, 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.

Saturday 11 January 2025 >Featuring The Robbie Williams Experience > The renowned Portarlington Mussel Festival makes its return in 2025. Set against the backdrop of picturesque Portarlington beach, this one-day festival is the perfect reason to explore the Bellarine Peninsula this summer. And best of all, leave the car at home and catch the ferry directly between Docklands and Portarlington! Choose between 3 departure times from Melbourne and 3 departure times home from Portarlington after the event, giving you the option to head over for a few hours or stay for the whole day. Click to find out more.

Now available in either the Atrium or the Bistro offering a choice of menus options > The Grand Day Out Package has been revamped, offering even more flexibility than ever before. You can now choose between dining at the Atrium or the Bistro at the Grand Hotel, each featuring distinct menus. The package begins with a leisurely cruise across Port Phillip Bay from Docklands aboard a modern fast ferry, arriving at the charming seaside town of Portarlington. The Grand Day Out Package not only includes your return ferry journey, but it also includes lunch and your choice of drink.

Every Monday at the 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.

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.

Hop It and Ferry Experience: Port Phillip Ferries works in partnership with Hop It, a hop-on hop-off bus shuttle service that operates on the Bellarine Peninsula. Unlike standard food and wine tours, you choose your own adventure based on a carefully composed bus route that traverses through The Bellarine. Simply hop on and hop off wherever your wanderlust leads you.

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.