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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Relax and rejuvenate with a Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island, Melbourne. This calming 1.5-hour journey takes you through Victoria's tranquil waters of Phillip Bay, offering complimentary appetizers and sundowners from the licensed bar as you pass by French Island’s mangroves, Churchill Island’s greenery, Elizabeth Island’s lighthouses, and sandy beaches. Additionally, this cruise provides an opportunity to spot Australian wildlife up close while cruising around Westernport Bay.

As you relax during this 1-hour 45-minute sunset cruise, listen to informative commentary about Phillip Island from the captain.

Enjoy delicious food and drinks served by a licensed bar while taking in the lush greenery of Churchill Island from your seat on board.

You may have the opportunity to spot famous Australian fur seals basking on rocks under the sun during this journey.

Capture photos as the sunset paints the sky orange, highlighting the beautiful Phillip Island Bridge en route back.

Did you know? The Little Penguins, known for being the world’s smallest penguins, reside in Phillip Island.

Access to a 1 hour and 45 minutes sunset cruise at Phillip Island, Melbourne

Live commentary provided during the Cruise

Enjoy live music on board

Receive a complementary grazing box while aboard

Licensed bar service available (on the cruise)

Individual Costs

Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.

Cruise boat on water during sunset at Phillip Island.

A relaxing 1.5-hour cruise

Schedule a serene Sunset Sightseeing Cruise at Phillip Island for an hour and a half, designed to unwind your senses after a hectic day. Glide over the tranquil waters of Phillip Bay in Victoria while enjoying complimentary snacks paired with sundowners from the licensed bar. Relish this journey as you pass by French Island's mangroves, Churchill Island’s verdant landscapes, Elizabeth Island’s lighthouses and beaches.

Discover Australian wildlife

You might be fortunate enough to spot dolphins or seals amidst other marine life in these rich waters. Pay attention to the captain's engaging commentary for insights into Phillip Island's natural wonders. Capture memories of the sunset over the water and city lights illuminating the night with your camera.

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

  • Ensure you have a water bottle and camera ready for this experience.

If motion sickness is an issue, consider bringing medication along.

What’s not allowed

  • Drones and underwater GoPros on poles are prohibited. Plan your packing accordingly!
  • Pets cannot join due to venue restrictions.

The experience is limited to guests taller than 1 meter, prioritizing safety for all.

Additional information

    All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.

    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.

    Book your cruise spot at least a day in advance during peak season to secure availability and avoid disappointment.

    Bring along a water bottle and camera for convenience since complimentary appetizers and drinks are provided onboard.

    If you're prone to motion sickness, remember to bring the appropriate medication as it may be needed on this 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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