Name: Portarlington Day Trip & Mussel Tour
Start: 2025-11-23T10:30:00+11:00
End: 2025-11-23T16:30:00+11:00
Location: 131 Harbour Esplanade

**Event:** Social Boat Trip
**Cost:** $330 per person
**Meeting Point**: [Portarlington Ferry Terminal ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CJBfrrBgctauLTam7) or [Port Phillip Ferries Docklands Terminal](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNu5M5m7uPdeScSS7)
**Host Contact Number:** 0401498263
**Dogs -** No Dogs Allowed

***We did this trip last year and it really was a brilliant experience and though not cheap we all fount it to be great value for money.***
***So I have booked the boat again for this as a private charter for 12 of us.***

**The Plan In Summary: (please read in full before responding).**

Join us for a great day trip to PortArlington , explore the coastline and township then hop onboard a fully refurbished 40-year-old vessel for a luxurious and unique coastal experience.
Explore, taste and sip, while cruising on the glistening waters of Port Philip Bay, surrounded by sights of the You Yangs, the Melbourne city skyline and more.
A unique experience **limited to 12 people** ,so be quick to secure your spot.

**TICKET COST - based on 12 people attending will be $330 per person and will include:**

* A Three hour boat tour on the bay on their beautiful vessel (**Departing 12:30pm from Portarlington harbour)**
* Meet the mussel farmer with a front row seat to the farming process
* Collect your own mussels to be cooked by the crew
* Enjoy local Bellarine produce platters to enjoy while on board
* Enjoy wines or beers matched with each dish
* Cooking demonstrations and tastings of delicious mussel recipes
* Try local native oysters
* Tea / Coffee & Dessert and non alcoholic drinks unlimited
* (not including ferry tickets from Melbourne)
*

**NOTE** : To secure your spot a prepayment via **PayID prior to August 31st** is a must.
Tickets are not refundable unless the charter is cancelled. (you can transfer your spot to another person if you can not attend for any reason).

We can take the ferry together from Docklands (70 mins) or you have the option of a 90 minute drive from Melbourne.
If you are taking the ferry you will need to book the 10:40am ferry from Docklands arriving into Portarlington at 11:50am.(use link below)
[Ferry tickets from Docklands ](https://www.portphillipferries.com.au/tickets-times/portarlington-to-docklands/)

**Another wonderful option is to make a weekend of it** and enjoy some of the sights in the area including the historic town of Queenscliff.
Simply book a night at the Portarlington Grand Hotel or one of the many other accommodation options in the area (see links below).

**Links for additional information:**
[Mussel Tour ](https://www.portarlingtonmusseltours.com.au/product/classic-mussel-tour/)
[Portalington Grand Hotel ](https://www.portarlingtongrandhotel.com.au/?_gl=1*1wfav6n*_ga*OTc0ODg5ODQ1LjE3MTY1MDU1MjE.*_ga_RLGVRK0MS6*MTcxNjg1Mzk3OC4xLjEuMTcxNjg1Mzk3OS42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.216939414.1412742721.1716853979-974889845.1716505521)
[Other hotel options ](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?label=portarlington-1VfChnrsKcKeyClcUFlohQS388414712091%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atiaud-2007851543976%3Akwd-2340594995%3Alp9071334%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Ydj4ck6nIj5YRjPru0SpaEk&sid=a41a29ffc6ce0e6aace389eef4fa1e16&aid=373420&ss=Portarlington&ssne=Portarlington&ssne_untouched=Portarlington&efdco=1&lang=en-gb&src=searchresults&dest_id=-1595848&dest_type=city&checkin=2024-08-16&checkout=2024-08-17&group_adults=2&no_rooms=1&group_children=0&nflt=ht_id%3D204#map_opened)

**Key information:**

**My contact number is**: 0401 498263

**NO SHOW POLICY:**
If you fail to show up for 2 events or more without informing us prior to the start time you will be removed from the group.
**NOTIFICATIONS:**
All notifications will come via the Meetup app. Ensure you have enabled alerts & check the app in the lead up to an event. Notifications may include; comments, instructions & cancellations.
***Plans change, but please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the chance to attend.***
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