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Club Cruises
Highlights
- Cruise across the stunning Port Phillip Bay, soaking in breathtaking views on your journey from Docklands to Portarlington.
- Enjoy a chef-prepared two-course lunch in the welcoming atmosphere of Portarlington Golf Club, perfect for a leisurely dining experience.
- Relax in a comfortable bus ride from the ferry terminal to the golf club, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable transition.
- Gather with friends or colleagues for a memorable day out, ideal for socialising or catching up on important meetings.
If sailing the high seas, being chauffeured and then having a chef-prepared meal awaiting your arrival sounds like your idea of how life should be, you’ve come to the right place.
Club Cruises is a partnership between Port Phillip Ferries and the Portarlington Golf Club designed to give you a great day out at a reasonable price.
You’ll cruise from Docklands in Melbourne, across spectacular Port Phillip Bay and arrive at Portarlington Ferry Terminal.
From there, you’ll be picked up in one of the Portarlington Golf Club’s buses and whisked to the cosy confines of the club, where you’ll enjoy a two-course lunch at your leisure.
They’ll later take you back to the ferry terminal for the return trip to Melbourne.
It’s a great way for a couple to spend a day, or the perfect way for a social club to share a memorable few hours catching up or even having that important meeting that’s been put off for too long.
Itinerary highlights
The perfect all inclusive tour that has it all
A relaxed, all-inclusive day out where the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination. Cruise across Port Phillip Bay, enjoy seamless transfers, and sit down to a chef-prepared two-course lunch at Portarlington Golf Club. No planning, no driving, just good company, great views and a genuinely good-value day away from the city.
Cruising Port Philip Bay on a 35-meter catamaran
Cruise aboard a modern 35-meter catamaran offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of the bay and its abundant marine life. As you set sail across to Portarlington and back, you’ll have the chance to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery that surrounds you, with the spacious catamaran providing a comfortable vantage point for taking in the sights.
Relax in comfort on the lower or upper decks, or feel the sea breeze on one of two outdoor decks, all while enjoying breathtaking views as you sail to Portarlington and back. Throughout the cruise, keep your eyes peeled for playful seals, seabirds, and, if you’re lucky, a dolphin or two. Perfect for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a tranquil escape, this cruise offers a unique perspective of Port Phillip Bay.
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a photography buff, or simply looking for a peaceful escape on the water, this cruise offers something for everyone. So sit back, soak up the sun, and let the beauty of Port Phillip Bay unfold around you as you embark on this unforgettable adventure.
Tour details
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Available from 4 February 2026 to 5 February 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel are available.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.portphillipferries.com.au/accessibility/
Operation information
Port Phillip Ferries – Operated Packages
Port Phillip Ferries is not just a passenger ferry service. They connect people with experiences and adventures across the bay with daily services from Docklands to Geelong and Portarlington. There is so much to explore in these untapped regions on the other side of the bay, and starting the journey with a ferry ride is all part of the adventure. After all, getting there is half the fun.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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