Footy fans keep ferry going

GEELONG footy fans and the general public got a taste of what Bellarine residents have been lucky enough to enjoy for the last 18 months.

The first two of their footy ferry trials are now completed, and with the encouraging numbers, they are cruising ahead with more services in the coming months.

The next two games are in May, both blockbuster games with the Geelong vs Collingwood on May 13 and Geelong vs Essendon on May 19.

Both games are being played at the MCG, and with Port Phillip Ferries’ recent move to Harbour Esplanade, it’s really easy to jump on a tram or walk over to Southern Cross for the transfer.

The first two services took just over 100 minutes, direct from Geelong, and the trip proved popular with many football fans.

There was a sea of blue and white on board with other brave opposition fans jumping on as well.

Most people took a return trip to and from the game, and it wasn’t just footy fans on board.

Port Phillip Ferries would love to see Geelong become a permanent destination in the future, and these footy ferries are proving to be a great barometer to gauge people’s interest.

With just under 300 people on the Easter Monday service from Geelong, Port Phillip Ferries are urging people to pre-book their tickets online via their website.

Each ticket offers a guaranteed a seat, a magnificent view and a café to enjoy on the way. They also expect to have a liquor licence approved in the near future.

All Portarlington to Docklands services remain in place, travelling every day of the year with two return services per day.

The Easter weekend was a great indicator that the rest of the holidays should show some good numbers over this period.

They look forward to bringing more visitors to the region and helping residents make their way across the bay for work and leisure.