Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.
People enjoying drinks on a boat during a sunset sightseeing cruise at Phillip Island.
Fruit and cheese platter with watermelon, grapes, strawberries, and crackers on Phillip Island cruise.
Prawns with cocktail sauce served on a Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island.
Sunset over water during a sightseeing cruise at Phillip Island.
Server offering seafood dish to couple on Phillip Island sunset cruise.
Musician performing on a Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island.

Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island, Melbourne

Melbourne
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)

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Experience the tranquility of Melbourne's Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island, perfect for unwinding with a relaxing 1.5-hour journey across Victoria’s serene waters. As you float past the mangroves of French Island and Elizabeth Island’s lighthouses, enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks from the licensed bar while taking in stunning views of Churchill Island's lush greenery. This cruise offers an excellent opportunity to observe Australian wildlife up close as the sun sets over Phillip Bay.

Unwind after a long day on this 1hr 45 mins sunset cruise while listening to informative commentary about Phillip Island from the cruise’s captain.

Munch on delicious food and enjoy some delicious drinks from the licensed bar onboard as you enjoy the lush greenery of Churchill Island from your seat.

With luck on your side, you just might catch sight of the famous Australian fur seals lounging on some rocks under the sun.

Catch snaps of the sun coloring the sky orange as it sets for the day and light up the beautiful Phillip Island Bridge on your journey back.

Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to the world’s smallest penguins, the Little Penguins.

1 hr 45 mins Sunset Cruise

Live commentary

Live music

Complementary grazing box

Licensed bar

Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.

Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.

A short yet relaxing cruise

Sign yourself up for a remarkable 1.5-hour Phillip Island sunset cruise that will surely soothe your spirit after a tiring day at work. Float along the calm waters of Phillip Bay in Victoria as you munch on complimentary appetizers and sip on a sundowner from the licensed bar. Sit back and enjoy as you cruise along the sheltered waters surrounding Westernport Bay and see the swampy mangroves of French Island, the lush greenery of Churchill Island, and the lighthouses and sandy beaches of Elizabeth Island.

Check out Australian wildlife up close

If you are lucky, you might also spot dolphins and seals among other marine life playing in the wildlife-rich waters they call home. Listen intently to the captain's informative commentary that will fill you in on fascinating facts about Phillip Island and wildlife. Don’t forget to take out your camera and catch pictures of the sun setting and the city lights filling up the night sky.

People enjoying drinks on a boat during a sunset sightseeing cruise at Phillip Island.

People enjoying drinks on a boat during a sunset sightseeing cruise at Phillip Island.

Fruit and cheese platter with watermelon, grapes, strawberries, and crackers on Phillip Island cruise.

Fruit and cheese platter with watermelon, grapes, strawberries, and crackers on Phillip Island cruise.

Prawns with cocktail sauce served on a Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island.

Prawns with cocktail sauce served on a Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island.

What to bring

  • Bring a water bottle and a camera on this experience.

  • Guests prone to motion sickness are recommended to bring along the appropriate medicine for this experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind drones and underwater go pros on poles are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

  • Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the height of 1 meter.

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Sunset over water during a sightseeing cruise at Phillip Island.

Sunset over water during a sightseeing cruise at Phillip Island.

Server offering seafood dish to couple on Phillip Island sunset cruise.

Server offering seafood dish to couple on Phillip Island sunset cruise.

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FAQs

During your journey, you'll pass by French Island's mangroves, Churchill Island’s greenery, Elizabeth Island’s lighthouses and beaches, and possibly catch the Phillip Island Bridge illuminated as the sun sets.
Pets cannot accompany guests due to venue restrictions.
You are advised to bring a water bottle and a camera for this experience.
The cruise includes a 1 hour and 45 minutes journey with live commentary from the captain, live music, complimentary grazing box, access to a licensed bar onboard, but does not cover personal expenses.
Drones and underwater GoPro cameras mounted on poles are not permitted onboard.
You may have the opportunity to spot dolphins, seals, and other marine life if you're fortunate.
Guests who are susceptible to motion sickness should bring appropriate medication for this experience.
Yes, you will receive informative commentary about Phillip Island from the cruise’s captain as part of your experience.
A notable highlight shared during the cruise is that Phillip Island is home to the world's smallest penguins, known as Little Penguins.
The sunset cruise lasts for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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