4. Ferry Information
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We ferry almost 8,000 riders between Sorrento and Queenscliff on the ride and makes the Aviva Investors Around the BayŽ 2008 - Get Sponsored for The Smith Family in a Day truly unique!
First Ferry: 9am Last Ferry: 1pm
The ferry crossing is one of the major logistical challenges for the Aviva Investors Around the Bay in a Day® 2008 - Get Sponsored for The Smith Family. It is crucial on the day that you listen carefully and follow instructions from the Volunteer Ferry Loading Team.
We privately charter a number of ferries in addition to the regular Sorrento-Queenscliff ferries, which operate 365 days a year. The regular ferries leave from Sorrento and Queenscliff on the hour every hour, with a capacity of 650 riders. Refreshments are available to purchase on these ferries, however no refreshments are available on the privately chartered ferries.
Please note the following in relation to ferry transport:
- You will receive your ferry ticket when you receive your lunch. You will not be allocated a ferry ticket without presenting the tear off portion from your bib.
- Riders in the 100km may catch the 7am ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento, however you will need to pay the normal rate for yourself and your bike. We do not recommend that you catch a later ferry, as you will miss the official start time, and you may be refused entry from 9am onwards. This is because Bicycle Victoria has exclusive use of these ferries for bike riders between 9am and 1pm.
- You must ride in the direction you entered, which is printed on your bib. You will not be permitted to board the ferry if you are going in the wrong direction.
- For riders who were allocated the non-ferry option, you will be riding down to either Sorrento or Queenscliff and back to Melbourne. You will not be permitted to board the ferries.
While we endeavour to provide the fastest possible service, it is inevitable that some people will experience delays in boarding the ferries. A lot of planning has gone into this area, and we look forward to providing the best possible experience for you on the day.