	{"id":88440,"date":"2023-12-15T01:19:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=88440"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:32:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T01:32:09","slug":"cruise-with-port-phillip-ferries-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/living\/cruise-with-port-phillip-ferries-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise with Port Phillip Ferries this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PORT Phillip Ferries is the best way to explore the bay this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The service is on a mission to transform daily travel between Melbourne and the Geelong and Bellarine regions, one cruise at a time, and has two excellent options for locals and tourists alike this December and January.<\/p>\n<p>New this summer, Port Phillip Ferries will offer a daily service between Portarlington and Geelong, in addition to the daily Geelong service departing from Docklands.<\/p>\n<p>From the Giant Sky Wheel and historic Carousel, to a swim or a picnic at the pristine Eastern Beach swimming area, there is plenty of the whole family to enjoy in Geelong.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, it&#8217;s all only a short walk from where the ferry docks at Cunningham Pier in the heart of the Geelong Waterfront.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123258\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123258 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/Feature-Image-2023-12-14T121921.998.jpg?_t=1702517007\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The purpose-built vessels have all the creature comforts, with friendly staff, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, toilets, tables, and drop-down trays. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This option is ideal for those already planning a summer escape to The Bellarine, allowing them to leave the car behind and cruise to Geelong.<\/p>\n<p>Prices start from $20 for adults, and children under 13 travel free.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to discover the beautiful Bellarine coastline is on a Summer Discovery Cruise<\/p>\n<p>Designed to give passengers a different perspective of Port Philip Bay, the family-friendly, one-hour cruises give guests the opportunity to go for a relaxed cruise aboard a state-of-the-art 35-metre catamaran.<\/p>\n<p>Kick back and enjoy the coastal scenery of The Bellarine coastline as you enjoy a refreshing beverage from the licensed caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $20 for adults, and children under 13 go free (terms and conditions apply).<\/p>\n<p>Cruises will depart from Portarlington Pier at 2.30pm on December 30, January 6 and January 20.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Geelong Day Trips, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/portphillipferries.com.au\/packages\/geelong-day-trip\">portphillipferries.com.au\/packages\/geelong-day-trip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Summer Discovery Cruises, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/portphillipferries.com.au\/packages\/summer-discovery-cruises\">portphillipferries.com.au\/packages\/summer-discovery-cruises<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PORT Phillip Ferries is the best way to explore the bay this summer. 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