Port Phillip Ferries Events

We’re stepping up our game in 2025, making it easier than ever to get to the footy with all Footy Ferry Specials now just $20 for adults, $15 for kids (4-16yrs), and Infants Free (0-3yrs)—from both Geelong and Portarlington! This year, we’re focusing on night games at Marvel Stadium and the MCG. Hop on an afternoon ferry, enjoy a few pre-game drinks from our licensed bar, and cruise into Melbourne stress-free with plenty of time to soak up the pre-game atmosphere—or make a night of it with our ‘Play & Stay’ offers!

St Patricks Day Show | Tuesday 18 March, 2.30 – 4.00 pm. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with Port Phillip Ferries and contemporary Irish folk band SHAM on a special 1.5-hour Entertainment Cruise! SHAM (short for shamrock) brings a high-energy mix of contemporary Irish folk-art-rock, delivering beloved hits from The Pogues, The Cranberries, U2, The Waterboys, Sinéad O’Connor, and more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon on Melbourne’s waterways as you cruise from Docklands along the iconic Yarra River. Take in breathtaking views of the city skyline while passing beneath the Bolte and West Gate Bridges—an experience not to be missed!

Geelong and Docklands April 2025 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.

Steam Rail and Sail, Sunday 27th April 2025 > 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.

Visit the Mussel Capital of Australia – 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!

Nature Lovers Bay Cruise – Kids Go Free EXTENDED until after Easter > 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.

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.

Choose between the Atrium or the Dining Room > The Grand Day Out Package now has a revamped menu, offering even more flexibility than ever before. You can now choose between dining at the Atrium or the Dining Room at the Grand Hotel. 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.

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: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 PLUS Time & Materiality: 2024 MAANZ International Exhibition. The package includes return ferry tickets from Docklands and entry into all 3 exhibitions.

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.