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Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Name: Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise
Brand: Explore Australia Tours
SKU: 159345P2
Price: 127.01 USD
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceGeelong, Australia

10 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes and have time to admire the views from Murrays Lookout and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

Full-day tour of the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas, from Melbourne
See more of Melbourne's surroundings with this comprehensive tour
Travel by bus and ferry
Includes lunch, and pickup and drop-off from central Melbourne

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
All Fees and Taxes
Bay Cruise

Snacks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

We offer 4 pickup locations from Melbourne CDB which are listed above as well as upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 7:55 - 8:30 depending on which pickup you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. Your tour returns to Melbourne between 18:00 - 18:30.

What To Expect

Geelong Waterfront

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Point Lonsdale Lighthouse

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Searoad Ferries

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

London Bridge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Andrews Beach Brewery

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arthurs Seat

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bathing Boxes Mornington Peninsula

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers

Operated by Explore Australia Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

22 reviews

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Best tour company by far

Robyn_B, Nov 2023

Our trip was wonderful. Maigread our guide took us to the Mornington Peninsula sightseeing and bay cruise. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide, Maigread was very informative, helpful and truly a beautiful person. She gave us a wonderful trip and We had a great time. The cruise on the ferry was Fantastic with a beautiful lunch on board. I will definitely be using Explore Australia again. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We're thrilled you had a wonderful time on the Mornington Peninsula tour with Maigread! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure with Explore Australia!

Great day out around peninsular

Susan_M, Oct 2022

What a great day! Ken or driver was so lovely and thoughtful. Very knowledgeable and nothing too much trouble. All stops were beautiful and interesting. Our lunch on board the ferry was substantial and very nice. The beer tasting was good. Great trip.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for your wonderful review of our Explore Australia Tours, Susan! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself and that our guide, Ken, was able to show you some of the best highlights of the area. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to have the opportunity to show you more of our beautiful country in the future.

Around the Bay Cruise

ggbiggin, Apr 2022

Stopped at several locations and had a packed lunch on the cruise boat,favourite stop was St Andrew's Brewery.

Response from Host, May 2022

Glad to hear you had a lovely day and yes the lunch on the ferry is abundant and what a great way to end the day with beer paddle tasting at St Andrew's Brewery. Thanks for your review and hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. Regards, Polly

The only thing which bothers me is the title of activity. It says: "one day cruise" and it is not

Mina_E, Apr 2022

Cruising and nice views were beautiful but the only thing which bothers me is the title of activity in the internet. It says: "one day cruise" and it is not

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello Mina, Thanks for your review and feedback of our Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise and am sorry to hear the tour wasn't exactly what you thought! Our tour includes the ferry which crosses the Bay from Queenscliff to Sorrento and provide a picnic hamper lunch. We will review the tour product content to ensure it is clear to guests that the day involves transport via bus with a 1-hour cruise across the bay. Enjoy the rest of your stay and hope to see you again! Regards, Polly

Sightseeing worth doing if your on holidays

Kay_B, Mar 2022

Plenty of sightseeing and photo stops, lovely lunch provided, Matt our guide was very friendly and helpful.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks for your review Kay! The around the bay highlights some of the best spots in the regions, glad you had a wonderful day!