Boats and ferries in Melbourne

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• Searoad Ferries

  Queenscliff and Sorrento

  Ferry that crosses Port Phillip Bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento in about 40 minutes. It carries vehicles and foot passengers.

  From A$20Foot passenger, one way, ticket office price. The operator says it can be cheaper online, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

• Port Phillip Ferries

  Docklands

  Ferries linking Docklands with Portarlington and Geelong, on the Bellarine Peninsula.

  From A$25.38Adult, one way Docklands–Portarlington, Monday to Friday, with a temporary fuel surcharge of 8%. To Geelong it costs A$27. Weekends and public holidays cost more, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

• Melbourne River Cruises

  Southbank

  Boat trips on the Yarra River from Southbank, cruises with food and a ferry between the centre and Williamstown.

  From A$45Adult, 1-hour Yarra cruise. Melbourne Highlights, 2 hours: A$76, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

• Spirit of Tasmania

  Geelong

  Ferry that crosses the Bass Strait between Geelong and Devonport, in Tasmania.

  From A$49Adult fare advertised as an offer. The homepage does not explain its conditions, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

• Moonraker Dolphin Swims

  Sorrento

  Departures from Sorrento pier to see marine wildlife or swim with dolphins and seals in Port Phillip Bay.

  From A$75Adult, viewing cruise. Swimming with dolphins and seals costs A$210, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

• Polperro Dolphin Swims

  Sorrento

  Family business with departures from Sorrento pier: swimming with dolphins and seals, or boat trips to watch.

  From A$95Adult observer on the 3-hour trip. Swimming costs A$195, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

• Wildlife Coast Cruises

  Phillip Island

  Boat trips around Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory to see seals, dolphins and whales depending on the season.

  From A$115Adult, 2-hour seal cruise from Cowes jetty, seen on 5 Nov 2026
  Directions

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