Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/tour/operators/searoad-ferries/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-04-29 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Tours Activity Specialist # 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. Photo · Peninsula Insider ## 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. ### Visit Searoad Ferries directly Pricing, seasonal departures, and group bookings are managed on the operator's own website. [Visit Searoad Ferries →]() Tours by Searoad Ferries ## 1 tour listed Under 2 hours Families ### [Searoad Ferries: Sorrento–Queenscliff Bay Crossing]() by [Searoad Ferries]() The 40-minute roll-on/roll-off ferry crossing between Sorrento and Queenscliff traverses Port Phillip Bay and connect... [Read notes →]() Related ## Other ways to explore the Peninsula ### [All operators]() Compare every tour operator we have assessed on the Peninsula. [Browse operators →]() ### [Tour packages]() Curated multi-experience Peninsula weekends with an anchor stay recommendation. [Browse packages →]() Something wrong on this page, or is this your business? [Tell us what to fix]() and you get a case reference back. corrections@peninsulainsider.com.au reaches the same desk. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()