Port Melbourne, a port of call ...
Melbourne is becoming an increasingly popular port of call for some of the world's most prestigious cruise liners. With more than 20 cruise liners docking at Station Pier over the summer and twice as many Spirit of Tasmania sailings, things will be busy down at Beacon Cove.
For more information about cruise shipping in Victoria, including a listing of the cruise liners visiting Melbourne this summer, see the Port of Melbourne website at www.portofmelbourne.com.au.
Avoid the congestion
Leaving the car at home is a great alternative to getting stuck in traffic and the best way to avoid the dreaded parking ticket. Click on the following links for more information about getting around in Port Phillip.
The council kept a close eye on the action down at Station Pier last summer in terms of traffic congestion and parking, for future planning. For more information about the council's management framework to plan well for Port Melbourne's future, visit Port Melbourne Framework.
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Spirit of Tasmania ferry service
The Spirit of Tasmania I and II ferries travel daily between Port Melbourne, Victoria and Devonport, Tasmania. For information about the ships and their schedules, visit www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/theships/schedule.htm.
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Station Pier ramp
How to load a ship in style
Turnaround times for the Spirit of Tasmania ferries are set to improve after the state government approved construction of a new loading and unloading ramp at Station Pier.
The new ramp is now built, following successful negotiations between the council, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, TT-Line and their engineering consultants.
The ramp will allow cars to load directly on the bow of the Spirit of Tasmania I and II from the land end of Station Pier.
View sketches of the  Proposed ramp design.
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Peninsulas ferries suspended
Western Finger Pier (adjacent to Station Pier), Port Melbourne
Melbourne's only high-speed bay passenger ferry service connecting Port Melbourne with the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas has been suspended temporarily.
For more information on this service and tourist information for both Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas call (03) 9853 3331.
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More information
See also Water Transport in the City of Port Phillip.
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Place Manager Port Melbourne.
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