Our two little ferries are berthed on the eastern side of Elizabeth Quay over by the Reveley Bar & Restaurant and the Ritz Carlton Residential Apartment Block
The most passengers we carry onboard is eleven per vessel. We’re happy to take both boats out to cater for groups up to 22. Give us a call and we’ll work something out that works for everyone.
Yes if he/she is a ‘lap dog’. Our ferries (and our skippers) are very pet friendly. For the comfort of our other passengers, please ensure your dog is clean, dry and leashed!
All tickets may be purchased on board the ferry or on our secure on-line booking system [under Bookings & Tours tab]. We accept cash and have credit card facilities onboard[visa/mastercard]. There is a $10 minimum for credit/debit transactions.
Our private charter service operates all year round and our scheduled ferry service between 1st October – 31st May each year.
Unfortunately not.
For the purpose of determining fares we have kept our pricing very simple.
An Adult fare is charged for anyone over the age of 14yrs. Children younger than 4yrs old travel free. Concession tickets are for those older than 65yrs and/or have special needs – we do not charge for carers.
Yes. Children must be removed from strollers prior to boarding. Large strollers must be collapsed prior to being loaded onboard.
We run a regular route connecting; Elizabeth Quay – On The Point – Optus Stadium. The ‘one-way trip takes around 45 mins, the Return trip approximately 90 mins.
The Little Ferries themselves are accessed through a doorway that some taller passengers may need to stoop to get through. There are also two normal-sized steps down and into the Little Ferry cabin. The Little Ferries have plenty of handholds, and the skipper will be present to assist if necessary.
Each jetty we stop at is a little different:
Elizabeth Quay is a ramp-accessed floating finger jetty. This means it is very accessible and will get you more-or-less to the same level as the Little Ferry, all you need to do is step over the small gap between the ferry and jetty to get onboard. The finger jetty is fairly narrow and there are no handrails. This is our most accessible jetty; hence we recommend a 2hr return trip to passengers with significant mobility concerns.
On the Point is also a ramp-accessed floating jetty, although much wider and more solid-feeling than the one at Elizabeth Quay. Depending on wind and tidal conditions, the step over the gap and onto the ferry can be a larger one.
Optus Stadium offers another ramp-accessed floating jetty. Unfortunately, it is floating a good meter or so above the waterline. This means it can literally be quite a climb to board or alight from the Little Ferry here. It is not recommended for passengers with mobility issues of any kind.
Claisebrook Cove is a narrow wooden jetty which is accessible by two normal-sized steps. It has the width for only one person to use it at a time, and no handrails, which can make it a bit of a challenge. The other issue with this jetty is it is, ‘fixed’, not floating, which means its height relative to the Little Ferry can vary across the course of a day. Depending on tidal conditions, it can be a rather large step across and up onto the jetty, or a very simple step across.
Rain doesn’t bother the Little Ferries too much – they can be fully enclosed if necessary. What does give us a hard time is strong winds. Even if it’s a beautiful sunny day, if it’s too windy, we simply cannot operate and will make the judgement call to suspend service and inform passengers as soon as possible. This decision is always made with passenger safety at the forefront of our minds. If we suspend service, all affected bookings will be offered the choice between a full refund or a rescheduling.
The Little Ferries are in operation constantly during the day. Usually there is only a 10-15-minute turnaround between cruises, during which time you are welcome toa hop onboard and set things up while the skipper cleans and prepares the boat. We have no refrigeration or storage facilities onboard.
