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  • A large ferry with people on the top deck cruising on the Yarra River with the Melbourne skyline in the background.
  • A mother with her two young children standing on the deck of a boat cruising the Yarra River, with one of the children smiling and pointing at something we can't see.
7 Jul

Junior Captain Adventure Cruise

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Swap screen time for adventure time these school holidays aboard Port Phillip Ferries’ Junior Captain Adventure Cruise. Designed for curious young explorers, this interactive 90-minute experience takes families through Melbourne’s working harbour, inviting kids to become part of the action.

Armed with their own Junior Captain Adventure pack, children will solve clues, complete challenges, hunt for hidden treasures and help the captain navigate Melbourne’s busiest waterways. Along the journey, they'll cruise beneath the Bolte Bridge, pass impressive cargo ships and discover a different side of the city from the water. It’s hands-on, interactive and packed with discoveries.

Designed for primary school aged children and their families, the cruise departs from and returns to the Melbourne Ferry Terminal, Docklands.

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Tue 7 Jul
  • 2.30pm - 4pm 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Location

Port Phillip Ferries Docklands Terminal
131 Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $20
Children $25

Free for children under 4

Book online for Junior Captain Adventure Cruise

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9514 8959
  • email address: info@portphillipferries.com.au
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