Australia
Searoad Ferries
The Queenscliff–Sorrento bay ferry
Est. 1983Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Photo: SeaRoad ferry at Sorrento, Port Phillip Bay — Bob Tan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)- 2
- Routes
- 2
- Ports
- 40m
- Avg crossing
- MV Queenscliff & MV Sorrento
- Vessels
- 1983
- Founded
Searoad Ferries is the Queenscliff–Sorrento bay ferry, founded in 1983 and based in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. It operates 2 ferry routes serving 2 ports. Across its network, crossings average about 40m.
Timetables
Which routes does Searoad Ferries operate?
2 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenscliff → Sorrento | 40m | — | 1 | Australia |
| Sorrento → Queenscliff | 40m | — | 1 | Australia |
Queenscliff1 route
Sorrento1 route
Network
Where does Searoad Ferries sail?
Searoad Ferries sails to 2 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Car & passenger ferry
- Onboard lounges & cafés
- Dining-sailing packages
- Online booking
- Car-and-passenger ferry across the mouth of Port Phillip Bay
- Founded in 1983 by local sea pilots
- Queenscliff to Sorrento in about 40 minutes
- Saves the ~3-hour drive around the bay via Melbourne
- Dolphins are often seen following the ferries
About
About Searoad Ferries
Searoad Ferries runs the car-and-passenger ferry across the mouth of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, Australia. A privately-owned operator founded in 1983 by local sea pilots, it links the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas across the Port Phillip Heads.
Queenscliff to Sorrento
Its ferries cross between Queenscliff and Sorrento in about 40 minutes, roughly hourly through the day. The short hop across the heads saves the long three-hour drive around the bay through Melbourne, serving day-trippers, holidaymakers and commuters alike — and dolphins are a common sight alongside.
Fleet and fares
The modern ferries MV Queenscliff (1993) and MV Sorrento (2001) each carry several hundred passengers and their vehicles, with lounges and cafés aboard. Fares are in Australian dollars with dynamic vehicle pricing, senior discounts and dining-sailing packages, booked online.
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 2 ferry routes and serves 2 ports in Australia, including Queenscliff, Sorrento.
What facilities are available on Searoad Ferries ferries?
Searoad Ferries ferries typically offer Car & passenger ferry, Onboard lounges & cafés, Dining-sailing packages, Online booking. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
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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Contact & booking
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