Most Bellarine commuters don't know this deal exists

FOR a short window this February, Bellarine commuters have a chance to lock in one of the most cost-effective ways to travel into Melbourne and many locals don’t even realise it exists.

From Thursday, February 5 to Sunday, February 15, Port Phillip Ferries is offering 20 percent off its already discounted PortPlus Membership Bundles.

It’s a rare offer that only comes along a few times a year and means weekday commuters can travel to the city for as little as $10.80 per trip.

That’s not a typo.

At a time when car servicing, fuel and parking costs keep creeping up, this limited-time offer makes ferry commuting genuinely competitive with driving, while also removing the stress, replacing it with fresh air and bay views to start the day.

The real surprise for many first-time ferry commuters is not just the price, but the experience. Instead of traffic queues and packed platforms, the day begins on open water.

PortPlus Membership Bundles are designed for people who travel regularly between Portarlington and Greater Melbourne.

By purchasing trips in advance during this special, commuters can save close to 50 percent compared to a standard one-way fare, making it the ideal time to lock in value for the year ahead.

Of course, the real surprise for many first-time ferry commuters is not just the price, but the experience.

Instead of traffic queues and packed platforms, the day begins on open water.

There’s room to breathe, big comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi and time to read, tick off some emails or simply enjoy a calmer start to the morning. With no city parking to worry about and plenty of public transport connections on arrival at Docklands, the commute feels refreshingly easy.

With no city parking to worry about and plenty of public transport connections on arrival at Docklands, commuting with Port Phillip Ferries feels refreshingly easy.

PortPlus Memberships are free and simple to set up. Commuters choose a 10, 20, 30 or 50 trip pass, receive a unique membership number and book trips as needed.

Passes last for three years, bookings can be changed or cancelled without penalties, and members also enjoy discounts on food and drinks onboard and at the Melbourne Ferry Terminal.

But you’ll need to be quick. The 20 percent PortPlus discount is available for just 11 days. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Give the ferry a go. You might be pleasantly surprised by how good your commute can feel.

For more information and bookings, head to portphillipferries.com.au/portplus-membership

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