Searoad Ferries

About Searoad Ferries

Searoad Ferries operates the only car and passenger ferry service between Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula. The 40-minute roll-on/roll-off crossing traverses Port Phillip Bay and has operated continuously since 1981. For most visitors, the crossing is a functional shortcut; for families with children, it tends to become the centrepiece of the day.

What they are good at

Providing year-round, high-reliability bay crossings with vehicle and foot-passenger options. The combination of car deck, open upper decks, and bay views makes the crossing genuinely engaging for children — it functions as an event, not just transit. Tickets are flexible and transferable; storm cancellations are rare and well-communicated. Foot passengers can cross without a vehicle, which works well for families staying in Sorrento who want a Queenscliff excursion without car logistics.

Not suited for

Travellers expecting a cruise-style experience — this is a functional ferry service, not a scenic tourism vessel. Weekend vehicle bookings in peak season fill quickly; foot passengers have more flexibility.