	{"id":154922,"date":"2025-02-14T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=154922"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T23:20:03","slug":"new-port-phillip-ferries-membership-to-streamline-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/new-port-phillip-ferries-membership-to-streamline-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"New Port Phillip Ferries membership to streamline travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PORT Phillip Ferries are launching a new PortPlus Membership, streamlining the travel experience for frequent ferry commuters.<\/p>\n<p>The new edition is designed to make booking simpler and more convenient, ensuring regular passengers can travel hassle-free with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers will need to purchase one of the available PortPlus passes, consisting of 10, 20, 30, or 50 trips, through the PortPlus Membership Portal.<\/p>\n<p>They will then receive a unique PortPlus Membership Number, replacing the need for a new 16-digit code every time they buy a pass.<\/p>\n<p>Using the unique membership number, passengers can effortlessly top up their passes and make future bookings without the inconvenience of generating new booking codes.<\/p>\n<p>Commuters who use the service frequently will be able to do so with a smoother and more efficient ticketing process.<\/p>\n<p>Membership holders will also be able to check remaining trips instantly, eliminating the need to contact customer service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passengers will still get the benefits of the old Multi-trip passes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Save up to 46 per cent with a PortPlus Pass<\/p>\n<p>Flexibility to cancel or change bookings at the last minute without penalties<\/p>\n<p>10, 20 and 30 Pass Multi-trips can be used anytime avoiding weekend surcharge fees<\/p>\n<p>A five per cent discount on F&amp;B on the ferry and at the Melbourne Ferry Terminal, and<\/p>\n<p>The pass lasts for three years, so there is no rush to use it.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond convenience and savings, the PortPlus Membership also unlocks exclusive offers throughout the year, including discounts on events and short cruises.<\/p>\n<p>As a valued member, passengers can look forward to additional benefits that make their ferry experience even more rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/portphillipferries.com.au\/portplus-membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portphillipferries.com.au\/portplus-membership<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\/\/SPONSORED CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PORT Phillip Ferries are launching a new PortPlus Membership, streamlining the travel experience for frequent ferry commuters. 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