Catch a fast CATamaran direct to the game
In 2021 we have changed the game and partnered with the ‘Greatest Team of All’. Cruise to the footy in style aboard our new ‘Game-day Specials’ for Victorian Cats games. Whether it’s at the MCG, Marvel, or GMHBA Stadium our fast ferry service will be delivering Cats fans direct to the game in comfort and style all year long.
Jump onboard the Cats ‘Game-day Special’ and sing the club song the whole way there and back. With a fully licensed cafe onboard you can enjoy a coffee and a hot pie on the way over, and as Billy would say ‘have a frothy’ on the way home.
20% OFF Multi-Trip Passes
Port Phillip Ferries are offering Geelong Cats Fans 20% OFF all Multi-Trip Passes until the end of April. This discount makes catching the ferry cheaper than taking the train and makes getting to the footy a whole lot more fun. Enter the code: Gocats21
2 x Footy+Ferry Packages to be won every home game
Premium game day seats and return ferry trips up for grabs
Enter your details to win the ultimate Cats home game experience. We are giving away 2 x Ferry+Footy packages every week before each 2021 home game at GMHBA Stadium.
Ferry+Footy package consists of:
- 1 x adult return ferry ticket on the Geelong Flyer
- 1 x premium game day seat at a Cats home games
R2 Friday March 26
GMHBA Stadium 7.50pm
Due to this being a Friday night game, there is no late-night return ferry service. Please view our special Play & Stay packages for overnight accommodation options.
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | 5:00 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Geelong to Docklands | N/A | N/A |
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Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Getting to the ground
With our service arriving 50 mins before game time, there’s plenty of time for a short walk up to GMHBA Stadium.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R3 Monday April 5
MCG (Home Game) 3.20pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 1:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| Docklands to Geelong | 7.00 pm | 8.30 pm |
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Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
FERRY + SHUTTLE SOLD OUT
We have now sold out our allocated seat allotments for the shuttle service to the MCG. You can still book the Ferry Only Service as Southern Cross Station is only a short 10min walk away from the Fery terminal and there are trains running to the MCG from there.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R4 Sunday April 11
MCG (Away Game) 3.20pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 12:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Docklands to Geelong | 7.15 pm | 8.45 pm |
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Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Please note: There is no shuttle service to the MCG for this game as the Trams are running normally.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in the Docklands the quickest way to get to the MCG is via the No. 7o Tram. Click below for the map and times.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R6 Saturday April 24
GMHBA Stadium 1.45pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | 11:15 am | 12:45 pm |
| Geelong to Docklands | 5.30 pm | 7.00pm |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
The shuttle bus service is optional and needs to pre-booked 24hrs before the game. If you do not book this via the link above you will not have a seat on the bus. If you don’t wish to book the bus service please book our regular ferry service.
Bus shuttle to the ground
The Ferry+Shuttle service must be pre-booked 24hrs before the game via the link on this page. When you arrive in Geelong at 12.45pm the bus will take you directly to GMHBA Stadium. After the game, the bus will leave at 4.45pm from the same place it dropped you off. See map below.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R8 Friday May 7
MCG (Away Game) 7.50pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 5.15 pm | 6.45 pm |
| Docklands to Geelong | NA | NA |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Due to this game being on a Friday night and finishing late, there will only be a one-way service from Geelong to Docklands. Please see our Play & Stay Packages if you wish to stay overnight and catch the ferry back in the morning.
Shuttle bus to the ground
We are providing an optional Ferry+Shuttle service direct to the MCG for this game. This service must be pre-booked 24hrs before the game via the link on this page. If you do not book this Ferry+Shuttle service you will not have a seat on the bus. If you don’t wish to book the bus service please book our regular ferry service.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R9 Friday May 14
Marvel Stadium 7.50pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 5.15 pm | 6.45 pm |
| Docklands to Geelong | NA | NA |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Due to this game being on a Friday night and finishing late, there will only be a one-way service from Geelong to Docklands. Please see our Play & Stay Packages if you wish to stay overnight and catch the ferry back in the morning.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in the Docklands it’s a short walk directly across the road to Marvel Stadium. There will be no bus shuttle for this service.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R10 Saturday May 22
GMHBA Stadium 2.10pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | 11.15 am | 12.45 pm |
| Geelong to Docklands | 6.15 pm | 7.45 pm |
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Docklands to Geelong
Geelong to Docklands
Bus shuttle to the ground
The Ferry+Shuttle service must be pre-booked 24hrs before the game via the links on this page. When you arrive in Geelong at 12.45 pm the bus will take you directly to GMHBA Stadium. After the game, the bus will leave from the same place it dropped you off. See map below.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special this Saturday night with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value at the brand new R-Hotel near the Geelong Waterfront. Then get the ferry home the next day.
R11 Saturday May 29
MCG (Away Game) 1.45 pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 9.15 am | 10.45 am |
| Docklands to Geelong | 5.45 pm | 7.15 pm |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Getting to the ground
There will be no Shuttle Bus service to the MCG this week as the ferry arrives 3 hours before the game. When you arrive in the Docklands the quickest way to the MCG is via the No. 75 Tram.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
R14 Friday June 18
GMHBA Stadium 7.50pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | 5.30 pm | 7.00pm |
| Geelong to Docklands | NA | NA |
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Please note: Due to this game finishing late on a Friday night, there will be no return ferry back to Docklands. Please see our Play & Stay Packages at the R-hotel to have a great overnight stay, and catch the ferry back in the morning.
Bus shuttle to the ground
The Ferry+Shuttle service must be pre-booked 24hrs before the game via the link on this page. When you arrive in Geelong at 7.00 pm the bus will take you directly to GMHBA Stadium.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special this Saturday night with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value at the brand new R-Hotel near the Geelong Waterfront. Then get the ferry home the next day.
R16 Friday 2 July
GMHBA Stadium 7.50pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | 5.30 pm | 7.00 pm |
| Geelong to Docklands | NA | NA |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Please note: Due to this game finishing late on a Friday night, there will be no return ferry back to Docklands. Please see our Play & Stay Packages at the R-hotel to have a great overnight stay, and catch the ferry back in the morning.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in Geelong there will be buses waiting to take you up to GMHBA Stadium. If you would like this service please choose the Ferry + Shuttle service, which needs to pre-booked at least 24hrs before the game.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special this Saturday night with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value at the brand new R-Hotel near the Geelong Waterfront. Then get the ferry home the next day.
Saturday 10 July
Round 17, MCG – 4.35 pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 9.00 am | 10.30 am |
| Docklands to Geelong | N/A | N/A |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Please note – The last ferry back to Geelong is at 6.00 pm which is when the game is being played. Therefore alternative transport is required after the game if returning to Geelong on the same day.
Make a night of it
With the Game Day Ferry arriving in Docklands at 10.30 am, why not make the most of it. Catch up with friends for breakfast, treat yourself to some retail therapy, and stay the night in the city after the game. Click below to find out more.
Play & Stay Packages – 20% off a luxury experience at Peppers
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value. Peppers Docklands is a short stroll from the ferry terminal, extremely close to the free CBD tram network, and only a short walk away from Southern Cross Station.
R19 – Sunday 25th July
MCG (Home Game) 1.45 pm
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Geelong to Docklands | 10.45 am | 12.15 pm |
| Docklands to Geelong | 6.00 pm | 7.30 pm |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in the Docklands the quickest way to get to the MCG is via the No. 75 Tram.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
Round 21
GMHBA Stadium TBA
Please Note: Match timeslots for rounds 7-23 to be determined at a later date.
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | TBA | TBA |
| Geelong to Docklands | TBA | TBA |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in Geelong there will be buses waiting to take you up to GMHBA Stadium. If you would like this service please choose the Ferry + Shuttle service, which needs to pre-booked at least 24hrs before the game.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
Round 22
GMHBA Stadium TBA
Please Note: Match timeslots for rounds 7-23 to be determined at a later date.
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | TBA | TBA |
| Geelong to Docklands | TBA | TBA |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in Geelong there will be buses waiting to take you up to GMHBA Stadium. If you would like this service please choose the Ferry + Shuttle service, which needs to pre-booked at least 24hrs before the game.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
Round 23
GMHBA Stadium TBA
Please Note: Match timeslots for rounds 7-23 to be determined at a later date.
Game Day Timetable
| Service | Depart | Arrive |
| Docklands to Geelong | TBA | TBA |
| Geelong to Docklands | TBA | TBA |
Click here for pricing | Locations & Parking
Please Note: Boarding commences 20 mins prior to departure and closes 3 mins before departure time.
Getting to the ground
When you arrive in Geelong there will be buses waiting to take you up to GMHBA Stadium. If you would like this service please choose the Ferry + Shuttle service, which needs to pre-booked at least 24hrs before the game.
Play & Stay Packages
Turn your game day experience into something special with one of our overnight Play & Stay packages that offer great value.
We’ve Got All The Feels…
Easy. Roomy. Relaxed. Friendly. Comfortable. Did we mention coffee for the morning, and a licensed cafe for the commute home? No, we’re not kidding.
Free Wifi
Get some work done, listen to a podcast, chat with a friend or post photos of your beautiful ferry trip on social media.
Guaranteed Seat
Choose a window seat or sun yourself on an outdoor deck. We guarantee you a seat on every journey, with tables and drop down trays if you so require.
Central & Connected
We cruise direct to Victoria Harbour, Docklands. Directly across from Marvel Stadium (formerly Etihad) and seconds away from the free CBD tram network.
Multi – Passes Available
Regular cruiser? Buy a 10 or 25 pass online and enjoy the savings. Why? Because we like to reward our game-changing friends.
Licensed Cafe
Caffeine to start your day? You go it! Our on-board café offers barista made coffee and snacks.
Pre-dinner drink? Sure thing. Our cafe is now licensed.
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