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.
Notification of timetable change > Saturday 22 May
Due to the AFL Cats Game Day Service, the Geelong Flyer timetable has changed for Saturday 22 May as follows. Geelong>Docklands: 9:15am>10.45am – Docklands>Geelong: 11.15am>12.45pm – Geelong>Docklands: 6.15pm>7.45pm – Docklands>Geelong: 8.15pm>9.45pm.
Before You Go Anywhere
Check out our new Guest Compass
Port Phillip Ferries has a brand new web app called Guest Compass. Designed for your phone, this free resource is your one-stop shop to the destinations we visit. It has everything from the latest specials and offers from our partners to a range of must-see attractions in the regions we travel to.
As this is a web-based app, you will not be sent notifications or need to sign up to an account, it’s simply a tool that adds value to your trip. Think of it as your onboard digital compendium full of useful tips and information to make your trip with Port Phillip Ferries as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
Click below to take a look, and don’t forget to download it to the home screen on your phone because we’ll be updating it regularly.
Where to purchase tickets
Currently all tickets must be pre-booked from the links below or through our participating retail partners listed below:
Portarlington Post Office
Helloworld Travel Drysdale
Helloworld Travel Waurn Ponds
Helloworld Travel Geelong Central
Having an issue booking a return ticket online? View instructions & FAQ here
20% OFF Online Gift Cards: From 25 Oct – 7 Nov 2021
Code: Welcomeback20
As a celebration of our scheduled return to the services, we’d like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last couple of years with a pre-opening gift card special. Gift cards last for 3 years which means you can pocket the savings now and use the voucher when you’re ready to travel with us again. Simply enter the promo code Welcomeback20 under the Full Name and Email fields when purchasing your gift card online. (Gift Card’s available online only).
Click here to purchase a gift card now >>
Ferry Tickets
Ferry Timetable: 6th – 28th November 2021
Timetables are subject to change pending any Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions
Geelong to Docklands
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Thursday to Sunday |
9:00 am
4:00 pm |
10:30 am
5:30 pm |
Docklands to Geelong
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Thursday to Sunday |
11:00 am
6:00 pm |
12:30 pm
7:30 pm |
Portarlington to Docklands
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Thursday to Sunday | 9:00 am
4:30 pm |
10:10 am
5:40 pm |
Docklands to Portarlington
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Thursday to Sunday | 10:40 am
6:10 pm |
11:50 am
7:20 pm |
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.
Wear a Fitted Face Mask
Except for limited exemptions,
passengers must wear a fitted face
mask that covers the nose
and mouth at all times.
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.