Queenscliff - Sorrento Car and Passenger Ferry

The Queenscliff-Sorrento car ferries criss-cross the southern end of Port Phillip Bay 24 times a day, every day of the year. Able to carry up to 700 passengers and 80 vehicles each, the twin hull vessels are built to operate in all weather conditions.

The ferries are located at the Queenscliff harbour, Queenscliff and the Sorrento pier, Sorrento. Melway references map 157 C7 (Sorrento) and map 236 K5 (Queenscliff).

The Main Administrative office is located at Larkin Parade Queenscliff in close proximity to the Queenscliff Terminal.

OPERATING TIMES

The ferries leave every hour on the hour, 7am to 6pm. A 7pm trip operates from December 26 until the end of the state of Victoria Daylight Saving. Vessels depart 365 days of the year, regardless of weather conditions. Passengers with vehicles are advised to arrive at the terminals at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Coaches may be booked ahead. Seven days notice is advisable to secure passage.

On the 40-minute journey, unparalleled views of historic lighthouses, the Point Nepean fortifications, navigational features, seals and dolphins are available from the comfortable lounge areas and numerous observation decks.

The MV Sorrento is fully equipped to cater for passengers with disabilities, including an internal lift from the vehicle deck to the passenger lounge. The MV Queenscliff does not feature an internal lift and patrons must negotiate relatively steep steps.