Searoad Ferries
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Searoad Ferries (formerly known as Peninsula Searoad Transport) is an Australian company that operates a roll-on/roll-off vehicle and passenger ferry service between the heads of Port Phillip, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Industry | Shipping |
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Founded | 1983 |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Port Phillip Bay |
Services | Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
Website | www.searoad.com.au |
The route operates between terminals at Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula and Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula. It is serviced by two ships, currently the MV Queenscliff and the MV Sorrento. Dolphins are often seen following the ferries during their crossing.[1]
The ferry service runs every hour during the day, and makes a crossing in approximately 40 minutes (plus an additional 40 minute check in time for vehicles and 20 minutes for passengers).[2] The single journey cost for a car and driver is A$69,[3] with an additional charge for passengers. The alternative drive from Queenscliff to Sorrento via road is approximately three hours during non-peak traffic conditions.