Catch a fast CATamaran to see the Cats in Melbourne

GET ready – footy ferries are back in 2023, and this year Port Phillip Ferries will be offering more two-way services to get you across Corio Bay and home again after the game.

The gameday Specials have been timed to coincide with Cats games, allowing plenty of time at each end for fans to get to and from the ferry terminal to the relevant stadium ahead of the first bounce.

Ferries arrive and depart from Cunningham Pier in central Geelong and Victoria Harbour, Docklands.

The first service for 2023 will take place on March 17, when the Cats take on the Pies at the MCG. The Geelong Flyer will depart the Geelong Waterfront at 5pm (arriving at Docklands at 6pm), it will then set sail back for Geelong from Docklands at 11.40 pm (arriving at 1am).

During the leisurely cruise across Port Philip Bay, supporters can get into the footy spirit with fellow fans, enjoying a coffee and snack along the way.

The licensed onboard café also allows passengers to enjoy a drink to and from the game.

For MCG games, passengers can either jump on the #75 tram, located a few steps from the ferry terminal, to travel directly to the game or walk to Southern Cross Station and catch a train to either Jolimont or Richmond train stations.

The gameday Specials form part of a partnership between Port Phillip Ferries and the Geelong Cats, now in its third year.

The partnership includes a competition giving Geelong fans the opportunity to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at GMHBA Stadium.

For more information, head to the Phillip Ferries website.

Port Phillip Ferries are also offering Geelong Cats fans 20 per cent off Multi-Trip Passes.

This discount makes catching the ferry cheaper than taking the train, as well as providing a more fun and relaxing experience.

Passengers can enter the code Gocats21 when pre-booking their tickets.

Port Phillip Ferries chief executive officer Murray Rance said the ferry operator were excited to once again partner with the Cats to give fans a stress-free way of travelling to and from the game.

“We look forward to welcoming footy fans back aboard the Geelong Flyer during the 2022 footy season.

“Catching the ferry allows supporters to get to the footy the easy way, without the hassle of traffic and finding a carpark at the other end.

“Whether they support the Cats or the opposing team, catching the fast ferry to the footy adds a whole new element of fun to the day and brings footy fans together in a spacious and comfortable environment.”

“The gameday specials are by no means limited to just footy fans.

Those who aren’t interested in the footy, can use the ferry to travel between Geelong and Docklands, spending a leisurely day in either location.”

Bookings are essential and must be made online at portphillipferries.com.au

Only passengers with pre-booked tickets will be allowed to board the ferry.

The full schedule can be viewed at portphillipferries.com.au/footy-ferry

Extra services will be added as further rounds are announced by the AFL.

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