Easily travel between Geelong and Docklands on a world-class ferry. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Port Phillip Bay in unmatched comfort on the way to your destination.
Where to purchase tickets
The easiest way to book on this website using the button below.
Alternatively, you can purchase ticket sales during opening hours via the Portarlington Post Office or Portarlington Grand Hotel or by appointment at Helloworld Travel Drysdale and Helloworld Travel Geelong West.
Ticket sales are available at the Melbourne Ferry Terminal during opening hours with the Port Phillip Ferries customer experience team. Payment methods include credit/debit card only, ticket sales are available until 40 minutes prior to departure. (This excludes group ticket sales of 10 or more people).
When boarding, please present your pre-purchased ticket via your electronic device or in a printed version.
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Ferry Tickets
Current Timetable
Due to varying demand patterns, Port Phillip Ferries has three timetables in place at different times during the year.
Click here to view all timetable periods.
Portarlington to Docklands
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday to Friday | 7:15 am
4:00 pm |
8:25 am
5:10 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 am
5:00 pm |
10:10 am
6:10 pm |
Docklands to Portarlington
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday to Friday | 9:30 am
5:40 pm |
10:40 am
6:50 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 10:40 am
6:30 pm |
11:50 am
7:40 pm |
Portarlington to Geelong
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Saturday & Sunday | 12:10 pm | 12:50 pm |
Geelong to Portarlington
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Saturday & Sunday | 4:00 pm | 4:40 pm |
Geelong to Docklands
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Saturday to Sunday |
4:00 pm* | 6:10 pm |
* These services travel via Portarlington
Docklands to Geelong
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Saturday & Sunday |
10:40 am* | 12:50 pm |
* These services travel via Portarlington
Pricing for all ferry options
Pricing for Portarlington Services
Off Peak Pricing
| Monday – Friday | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $51.00 | $102.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $16.50 | $33.00 |
Peak Period Pricing
| Weekends & Public Holidays | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $21.50 | $42.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $60.00 | $120.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $19.00 | $38.00 |
Multi-Pass Value Packs for Portarlington Services
| Value | Price Per Tip | |
| 10 Trip Pass | $155.00 | $15.50 |
| 20 Trip Pass | $290.00 | $14.50 |
| 30 Trip Pass | $405.00 | $13.50 |
Pricing between Geelong and Portarlington
Off Peak Pricing
| One Way | Return | |
| Adult | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $9.25 | $18.50 |
Peak Pricing
| One Way | Return | |
| Adult | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $38.75 | $77.50 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $11.75 | $23.50 |
Pricing for Geelong Services
Off Peak Pricing
| Monday to Friday | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $17.50 | $35.00 |
Peak Period Pricing
| Weekends & Public Holidays | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $64.50 | $129.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Multi-Pass Value Packs for Geelong Services
| Value | Price Per Trip | |
| 10 Trip Pass | $160.00 | $16.00 |
| 20 Trip Pass | $300.00 | $15.00 |
| 30 Trip Pass | $420.00 | $14.00 |
TRAVEL SAFELY
We are implementing the following steps to ensure your safety during travel:
Additional Cleaning
All high-touch surfaces will be disinfected before and after each service.
Keep Your Distance
Give others space and
keep your distance where you can.
Fitted Face Mask (Recommended)
Fitted face masks are strongly recommended in line with Victorian Government’s existing indoor mask recommendations
Practice Good Hygiene
Wash your hands with soap
regularly and then dry.
Cough or sneeze into
your elbow
Pre-book Your Tickets
Tickets must be pre-booked: either online or from the Portarlington Post Office. There will be no landside / onboard sales.
We're Going Cashless
The café will not be
accepting cash sales
onboard until
otherwise advised.
Stay Home if You're Sick
If you are feeling unwell,
please don’t travel.