Things you need to know when travelling the Searoad

40

minutes

Crossing Time

Crossing time is 40 minutes.

20

minutes

Terminal Check In: Foot

20 minutes prior to ferry departure time.

40

minutes

Terminal Check In: Vehicle

40 minutes prior to ferry departure time.

1

Hour

Cut Off Time For Online Vehicle Ticket Purchases

1 hour prior to departure for most online vehicle purchases.

Frequent questions about ferry travel

More FAQs
Can I pre-purchase a ferry ticket?

Pre-purchased ferry tickets are available for all sailings online or at the Sorrento or Queenscliff ferry terminals.  To avoid disappointment, all ticket holders are required to check in at the ticketing window at least 40 minutes for vehicles and 20 minutes for foot passengers prior to the desired travel time. All pre-purchased tickets are fully transferable to the next available trip should you arrive late.

Does the ferry operate in rough weather?

Both ferries have been purpose built to operate on Port Phillip Bay and are therefore unaffected by rough weather conditions. At worst a slight rolling motion will be experienced in very rough weather.

Does the Ferry operate on Christmas Day and other Victorian Public Holidays?

Yes, the ferries run every day - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visit the ferry timetable for sailing times.

Travellers rate us 4.5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor
Simple and enjoyable process
Really enjoyed taking the ferry. Not very busy, easy to get on and off with car and nice ship. Comfortable lounge and even had a sandwich. Really like the driving it saved us. Put us in great shape for starting the Great Ocean Road.
Enjoy the drive..Take The Ferry
Why would you bother driving through all that city traffic when you can just hop aboard the ferry to get from one side of the bay to the other?
Excellent way to cross the bay
We took the car over the bay. What an easy trip. No need to book. Boat is in excellent condition and crew were great. High recommended.