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Short Summer Weekend Cruises

Departing from Portarlington and Geelong > Kids Go Free* 

Quick Details

Adults Portarlington

Prices per person

A$ 30

Adults Geelong

Prices per person

A$ 25

Children

4-16 years

Free

Infants

0-3 years

Free

Special New Years Eve Cruise at 8.30 pm

Individual Tickets

Per person

A$ 25

Family Bundle for 3

1 Adult & 2 Kids (or 2 Adults & 1 Child)

A$ 67

Family Bundle for 4

2 Adults & 2 Kids

A$ 90

Family Bundle for 5

2 Adults & 3 Kids

A$ 112

Short Summer Weekend Cruises

Portarlington 90 mins  |  Geelong 60 mins

Kids Go Free*  |  Pre-booked online tickets only 

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.

Portarlington Cruises Weekends  |  2 departure times

Explore the stunning coastline and calm waters off Portarlington with two departures most weekends at 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm (schedule below). It’s the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon on the bay or enjoy a golden-hour cruise before dinner.

Happy Hour: All 5.30 pm sailings have a Special Happy Hour at the onboard bar, ideal for sundowner drinks or a pre-dinner tipple before you fire up the barbecue.

Geelong Cruises Weekends

Departing weekends from the Geelong Waterfront, this one-hour cruise offers a refreshing way to take in the city’s sights from the water, with plenty of time to unwind and soak up the coastal views (see schedule below).

Special New Year’s Eve Cruise at 8.30 pm from Portarlington

Ring in the New Year in style with our special 8.30 pm New Year’s Eve Cruise from Portarlington. This one-off sailing is perfectly timed for the early fireworks display on the Portarlington waterfront. Step aboard, relax with a drink in hand, and enjoy front-row views as we float just off the coastline, the best seat in the house when the fireworks light up the bay around 9.30 pm.

Please note: as this is a special event service, Kids Go Free tickets do not apply. However, we’ve created special family bundle discounts for a range of groups sizes.

Whichever you choose, there’s time to relax and enjoy a few sneaky beverages from our licensed café along the way.

Our modern ferries are designed with your comfort and convenience in mind, featuring easy boarding for wheelchairs, prams, and motorised scooters, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, charging stations, and accessible facilities.

Departure details

  • Portarlington Pier  > Click here for location
  • Cunningham Pier, Geelong > Click here for location
  • Online bookings are essential and cannot be purchased at the ferry or on the pier
  • Kids are free* however will still need to be booked in online
  • Cruises depart & return from the same point
  • Boardings open 20 minutes prior to departure & close 3 minutes prior

* This offer is available from 27 December 2025 to 26 January 2026 on Short Summer Weekend Cruises from Portarlington and Geelong. Each paying adult can bring up to six children (aged 4–16) free of charge. All children under 17 yrs must travel with a supervising adult. Offer applies to Short Summer Weekend Cruises only and cannot be used with other promotions, special events, or general ferry services. Kids Go Free does not apply to the New Year’s Eve Cruise at 8.30 pm as this is a special event.

Summer Cruises Geelong Schedule

Departure Date Portarlington Portarlington Geelong
Saturday 27 December
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Sunday 28 December
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Wednesday 31 December: NYE
5:30 pm 8:30 pm (NYE) N/A
Saturday 3 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Sunday 4 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Sunday 11 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Saturday 17 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Sunday 18 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Saturday 24 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Sunday 25 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm
Monday 26 January
2:00 pm 5:30 pm 1:30 pm