Ferry service Weekends & Public Penguin Sunset Cruise Wednesday to Sunday + Public Holidays 

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Ferry Service Penguin Cruise

FAQs

A bunch of questions get asked on the regular, here are some answers.

Are dogs allowed on the ferry?

Yes we allow dog onboard, however, we ask that dogs are well supervised for the comfort of our other passengers. Note some dogs are frightened by our gangplank (ramp), if this is the case the dog will need to be carried onboard.

No dogs permitted on our Sunset Penguin cruises.

Where do you depart from in St Kilda?

We depart from the St Kilda pier. At this stage the redevelopment of the pier is not affecting our operation.

You’ll find us about 50m up the pier on the righthand side. There is a ramp down to a lower landing and you will see our signs there.

What time does your Sunset Penguin cruise leave and what is the cost?

The Sunset Penguin Cruises depart 15minutes before sunset so the times change with the sunset, best to check the Sunset Penguins cruise page for dates and times

The cost is:
$60 for adults
$58 for Concessions
$35 for kids aged 4-16yrs

Kids under 4 years travel free but they still must have a booked ticket.

Can you BYO alcohol?

Yes you can, however, we ask that you consider the other guests onboard, this is not a party boat.

What is the cost?

The cost is dependant on how far you travel and where to and from.
Best check out our pricing page.

How long does it take?

Services between

  • Williamstown and St Kilda: 25-30 minutes
  • Williamstown and Port Melbourne: 15-20 minutes
  • St Kilda and Port Melbourne: 55-60 minutes
  • Sunset Penguin cruise: 1 hour
Where is the best place to park?

Williamstown

We recommend Ann St just down from the Police station, usually lots of room and it’s also unlimited and free.

St Kilda

Best spot to park is the St Kilda Sea Baths

Port Melbourne

There is plenty of paid street parking usually available very close to our wharf behind Mr Hobson’s café.

What facilities are onboard? Food, drinks, toilet?

We have a small onboard toilet. We also serve an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold drinks. We also light snacks onboard.

Do you accept companion cards?

Yes, however you’ll need to call us to discuss how to book your carer a free ticket with a code.

What is the Williamstown transfer?

Williamstown transfer is for passengers coming from the Westside. Our vessel the Coastal Flyer lives in Williamstown so we thought what a great opportunity to give the community in the west an option to travel via ferry to the Penguin cruise.

You have the option to go across on any other schedules services on that day, grab lunch, dinner a drink, enjoy the many things St Kilda has to offer before joining us once again for the Penguin cruise.

after the penguin cruise finishes again in St Kilda the boat will return directly back to Willimstown.

The transfer fee is 50% off a normal St Kilda return fare.

If you have questions not answered here please contact us and ask.