Australia
Searoad Ferries Schedules 2026
Queenscliff to Sorrento across the mouth of Port Phillip Bay
Est. 1983Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Photo: SeaRoad ferry at Sorrento, Port Phillip Bay — Bob Tan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)- 0
- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- MV Queenscliff & MV Sorrento
- Vessels
- 1983
- Founded
Searoad Ferries is a ferry operator, founded in 1983 and based in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. It operates 0 ferry routes serving 2 ports.
Timetables
Which routes does Searoad Ferries operate?
0 routes with live schedules.
No routes listed yet.
Network
Where does Searoad Ferries sail?
Searoad Ferries sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Vehicles, foot passengers, bicycles and pets
- Flexible tickets
- Vehicle lengths bookable metre by metre up to 19 m
- 40-minute crossing, saving about three hours of driving around the bay
- Standard vehicle up to 5.5 m; longer vehicles selected by exact length
- Towed caravan or trailer measured including the drawbar
- Separate declaration for vehicles over 2.1 m tall
- Family fares for one adult with two or three children
About
About Searoad Ferries
Searoad Ferries crosses the mouth of Port Phillip Bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento in 40 minutes, saving a drive of around three hours around the bay through Melbourne. It carries vehicles, foot passengers, bicycles and pets.
Vehicles are booked by the metre
The booking system is unusually precise, and that precision is the point on a short bay crossing where deck space is the constraint. A standard vehicle is up to 5.5 metres; above that you select your length individually, metre by metre from 5.5 up to 19 metres. Motorhomes start at a 6-metre minimum. If you are towing, the caravan or trailer length — including the drawbar — is entered separately, and there is a specific question for vehicles over 2.1 metres tall.
Passengers
The driver is already included in a vehicle booking; additional passengers are added separately. Fare types cover adults, concession, children 4–15, children 0–3, and two family combinations — one adult with two children and one adult with three, which is a more useful shape than the usual two-adult family fare.
Flexible tickets
Tickets on this route are sold as flexible, which on a crossing that many people use as part of a day's driving is the practical feature — you are not locked to a sailing time if the day runs long.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Searoad Ferries founded?
Searoad Ferries was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia.
Where does Searoad Ferries sail?
Searoad Ferries operates 0 ferry routes and serves 2 ports in Australia, including Queenscliff, Sorrento.
How do I contact Searoad Ferries?
You can reach Searoad Ferries via their official booking site.
Can I take a car on Searoad Ferries ferries?
Yes — Searoad Ferries operates vehicle-carrying ferries on some routes. Book vehicle space in advance, especially in peak season, and check the specific crossing for size limits.
What facilities are available on Searoad Ferries ferries?
Searoad Ferries ferries typically offer Vehicles, foot passengers, bicycles and pets, Flexible tickets, Vehicle lengths bookable metre by metre up to 19 m. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
Are pets allowed on Searoad Ferries ferries?
Searoad Ferries accommodates pets on many sailings, though rules vary by route and vessel. Check pet policies and any cabin or kennel requirements with Searoad Ferries before booking.
How early should I arrive for a Searoad Ferries ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Searoad Ferries departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Searoad Ferries.
How do I find Searoad Ferries ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Searoad Ferries route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Searoad Ferries before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
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