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Public transport for the 2024 / 2025 cruise ship season

29 Oct 2024

We extend a warm welcome to all cruise ship passengers arriving at Station Pier in Port Melbourne.

Public transport is the perfect way for you to get around the city and take in the sights before you travel back to the ship and set sail on the next chapter of your journey.

PTV has made it easy to use public transport during your stay. Simply purchase a myki card and load money onto your myki and enjoy travel on public transport. You can purchase the myki card at Station Pier from the PTV ticket booth. A new myki card and daily fare cost a combined $17 for travel in Zone 1 & 2 and $9 for Concession card holders.

To travel into Melbourne, catch the Bus 109 from Station Pier. This bus will take you directly into Stop 115 Casino and Southbank on Queens Bridge Street.

The first cruise ship will arrive in Port Melbourne on Saturday 28 September, with ships to arrive every few days until Wednesday 14 May 2025.

During cruise ship season, local passengers in the Port Melbourne area who catch Route 109 trams are encouraged to allow extra travel time as trams to the city are likely to be busy.

Tram Route 109 leaves from stop 129 – Beacon Cove/Light Rail at the end of Station Pier. It travels through Port Melbourne and along Collins Street, in the heart of the city.

Travelling to the city from Station Pier on public transport (PDF)

 

Cruise ship passengers

Your ship will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, four kilometres from Melbourne city. To travel into the city, you can take Bus 109 to Stop 115 Casino/Queens Bridge Street, Southbank.

From here you can walk or continue your journey via tram into the city.

The bus shuttle and trams cost a normal public transport fare and you must travel with a myki which you can buy at the PTV ticket booth inside the Cruise Terminal.

Travelling to the city

You can catch either take the Bus 109 or a tram from Port Melbourne into the city, however the bus is the only service that runs directly from Station Pier into the city.

The Bus 109 runs direct from the Cruise Terminal on Station Pier to the city, stopping on Queens Bridge Street. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes and requires a myki.

Bus frequency:

Morning (8am – noon): every five to seven minutes
Lunch (Noon – 2pm): every 20 minutes
Afternoon (2pm – 5pm): every 10 minutes

Route 109 trams also run from Port Melbourne (Beacon Cove) tram stop to the city via Collins, Spencer, Clarendon and Station streets. From the Cruise Terminal on Station Pier, you will need to walk 560 metres to the tram stop.Tram frequency:

Weekday trams run every 5 to 6 minutes during peak times and every 10 to 12 minutes at all other times.

Weekend trams run every 12 to 20 minutes.

Detailed route information: Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill (via City)

 

Bus 109 to Station Pier

You must catch the Bus 109 directly to Station Pier, departing from Stop 129 Casino/Queens Bridge Street, Southbank.

Bus frequency:

Morning (8am – noon): every five to seven minutes
Lunch (Noon – 2pm): every 20 minutes
Afternoon (2pm – 5pm): every 10 minutes

Tram to Station Pier

Route 109 trams also run from the city to the Port Melbourne (Beacon Cove) tram stop via Collins, Spencer, Clarendon and Station streets. From the tram stop, you will need to walk 560 metres back to the Cruise Terminal on Station Pier.

Tram frequency:

Weekday trams run every 5 to 6 minutes during peak times and every 10 to 12 minutes at all other times.

Weekend trams run every 12 to 20 minutes.

Detailed route information: Route 109 - Port Melbourne to Box Hill (via City)

myki is your ticket to travel on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses, including the Bus 109.

The cost of travel to areas outside of Melbourne depends on where you are going. For more information see Regional fares.

myki Money

You can buy a pre-loaded myki card at the PTV ticket booth, located in the upper level foyer of the Cruise Terminal.

The myki card is available for full fare, concession and child visitors and is preloaded with enogh balance to cover a daily fare in Melbourne.

Credit Card or EFTPOS facilities (VISA or mastercard) are available in the Cruise Terminal. No cash is accepted. Currency Exchange service.

If you are staying in Melbourne for more than one day, or you plan to return to Melbourne in the future, then hold on to your myki card so you can top it up and continue to use public transport.

Mobile myki

If you’ve got an Android phone, you can opt for a digital myki.

To get started with Mobile myki;

  1. Download Google Wallet™
  2. Follow the instructions within Google Wallet to set up your payment card
  3. Tap the blue ‘Add to Wallet’ button and select transport pass. Choose myki
  4. Choose myki Money or myki Pass
  5. Choose your fare product: Full fare, Child, or General concession
  6. Finish the transaction and you’re ready to travel!

For more information, see Mobile myki

Public transport staff will be available at the Cruise Terminal to help you find your way to the PTV ticket booth and bus shuttle services. You can also drop in to the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station or call PTV on 1800 800 007.

You can also download the free PTV mobile app for both iPhone and Android. The PTV mobile app allows you to view service times, use the journey planner and set your favourite stops throughout Victoria for faster access to public transport information on the go.

Local passengers

If you live locally and catch Route 109 trams into the city, please plan when the cruise ships sail into Port Melbourne. Some visitors will catch tram Route 109 into the city to see the sights, take in Melbourne's culture and enjoy everything this city has to offer.

If you do catch this tram, please allow extra time for your journey as services may be busier than usual. Check below to see when the cruise ships will arrive in Port Melbourne.

Check the list below to find out when the cruise ships will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne.

Please note: this list may be subject to change. Turnaround boats are not listed as we do not provide public transport for these ships.

List of cruise ship arrivals

Arrival Day Arrival Date Cruise Name
Saturday 28 September 2024 Diamond Princess
Saturday 05 October 2024 Diamond Princess
Wednesday 16 October 2024 Queen Elizabeth
Saturday 19 October 2024 Diamond Princess
Saturday 26 October 2024 Diamond Princess
Wednesday 30 October 2024 Crown Princess
Friday 01 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Sunday 03 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Monday 04 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Monday 04 November 2024 Pacific Adventure
Tuesday 05 November 2024 Carnival Splendor
Friday 08 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Saturday 09 November 2024 Diamond Princess
Sunday 10 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Monday 11 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Tuesday 12 November 2024 Queen Elizabeth
Wednesday 13 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Friday 15 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Saturday 16 November 2024 Diamond Princess
Sunday 17 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Monday 18 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Friday 22 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Sunday 24 November 2024 Disney Wonder
Sunday 24 November 2024 Silver Muse
Monday 25 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Wednesday 27 November 2024 Silver Nova
Friday 29 November 2024 Pacific Explorer
Saturday 30 November 2024 Diamond Princess
Monday 02 December 2024 Viking Orion
Tuesday 03 December 2024 Europa II
Thursday 05 December 2024 Royal Princess
Saturday 07 December 2024 Diamond Princess
Sunday  08 December 2024 Celebrity Edge
Monday 09 December 2024 Coral Adventurer
Monday 16 December 2024 Crown Princess
Tuesday 17 December 2024 Westerdam
Wednesday 18 December 2024 Regatta
Thursday 19 December 2024 Pacific Explorer
Saturday 21 December 2024 Norwegian Sun
Sunday 22 December 2024 Seven Seas Explorer
Monday 23 December 2024 Silver Muse
Tuesday 24 December 2024 Viking Orion
Thursday 26 December 2024 Viking Venus
Friday 27 December 2024 Pacific Explorer
Monday 30 December 2024 Pacific Explorer
Monday 30 December 2024 Viking Orion
Tuesday 31 December 2024 AIDAsol
Saturday 04 January 2025 Azamara Pursuit
Tuesday 07 January 2025 Westerdam
Tuesday 07 January 2025 Silver Nova
Friday 10 January 2025 Seabourn Quest
Sunday 12 January 2025 Pacific Explorer
Monday 13 January 2025 Seven Seas Explorer
Thursday 16 January 2025 Seabourn Quest
Friday 17 January 2025 Viking Venus
Friday 17 January 2025 Pacific Explorer
Saturday 18 January 2025 Norwegian Sun
Monday 20 January 2025 Regatta
Monday 20 January 2025 Pacific Explorer
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Viking Orion
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Pacific Adventure
Friday 24 January 2025 Pacific Explorer
Sunday 26 January 2025 Disney Wonder
Monday 27 January 2025 Pacific Explorer
Monday 27 January 2025 Viking Orion
Thursday 30 January 2025 Disney Wonder
Thursday 30 January 2025 Seven Seas Voyager
Friday 31 January 2025 Coral Adventurer
Friday 31 January 2025 Westerdam
Monday 03 February 2025 Disney Wonder
Tuesday 04 February 2025 Westerdam
Wednesday 05 February 2025 Silver Nova
Thursday 06 February 2025 Asuka II
Friday 07 February 2025 Regatta
Monday 10 February 2025 Seabourn Quest
Wednesday 12 February 2025 Regatta
Friday 14 February 2025 Norwegian Sun
Sunday 16 February 2025 Viking Venus
Sunday 16 February 2025 Azamara Pursuit
Monday 17 February 2025 Royal Princess
Tuesday 18 February 2025 Viking Orion
Tuesday 18 February 2025 Island Princess
Sunday 23 February 2025 Azamara Onward
Monday 24 February 2025 Viking Orion
Monday 24 February 2025 Costa Deliziosa
Friday 28 February 2025 Westerdam
Tuesday 04 March 2025 Westerdam
Thursday 06 March 2025 Bolette
Thursday 06 March 2025 Regatta
Monday 10 March 2025 Celebrity Edge
Tuesday 11 March 2025 Royal Princess
Sunday 16 March 2025 Pacific Adventure
Tuesday 18 March 2025 MSC Magnifica
Tuesday 18 March 2025 Viking Orion
Wednesday 19 March 2025 Pacific Adventure
Wednesday 19 March 2025 Pacific Encounter
Sunday 23 March 2025 Crown Princess
Monday 24 March 2025 Pacific Encounter
Friday 28 March 2025 Westerdam
Friday 28 March 2025 Artania
Wednesday 14 May 2025 Insignia

 

Additional information

  • Please check the Disruptions page for notification of any service changes that may affect your journey to and from the event.
  • To plan your route, use Journey planner.
  • Download the free PTV mobile app for Android and iOS and access public transport information on the go.
  • Passengers requiring accessibility information and assistance, see Accessible transport.
  • For information on ticketing for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
  • Passengers needing further information or assistance, please call 1800 800 007 prior to travelling.

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