Where do we drop you off at Station Pier (Port Melbourne)?
- Drop-off point
- We drop you in the area set aside for cruise passengers on embarkation day. Follow signs and staff instructions to check-in.
- Accessible entrance
- Station Pier has a passenger terminal with step-free access. On cruise days, the cruise line and port set up specific drop-off and check-in arrangements.
- Parking & waiting
- Parking near Station Pier is limited on cruise days. A taxi saves parking a car for the length of your cruise.
- Accessibility
- The terminal is step-free. If you need wheelchair assistance boarding, arrange it through your cruise line in advance.
- Address
- Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Tips from our drivers for Station Pier (Port Melbourne)
- Check your cruise line’s check-in time and book your taxi to arrive within your allotted window.
- Spirit of Tasmania now departs from Geelong, not Station Pier; check where your ship leaves from.
- Families with lots of luggage should book the Maxi WAT.
- For your return, book a pick-up for the morning your ship docks, and confirm the time once you are back in port.
Station Pier in Port Melbourne is Melbourne’s main cruise ship terminal. During the cruise season, large ships call here regularly, both for round trips from Melbourne and as a port of call on longer voyages.
Peninsula residents heading off on a cruise need to get themselves and their luggage to Port Melbourne for a set check-in window. Parking near the pier is limited and costly for the length of a cruise, and it is a long drive home after disembarking. Cruise passengers often travel with large suitcases and need to arrive within a specific check-in window, which makes timing important. On busy days, more than one ship can be in port and the roads around the pier get congested. Coming home, passengers disembark early in the morning and often face a long wait for other transport. For groups of friends or extended families cruising together, a single larger vehicle keeps everyone and their luggage together.
Taxi Peninsula provides direct transfers to and from Station Pier. Our drivers help with bags, sedans suit couples, and our Maxi WAT takes groups and wheelchair users with luggage. Book ahead for embarkation day, and book a pick-up for when your ship returns. Fixed quotes are available on request.
How long does it take to get to Station Pier (Port Melbourne)?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 40 min
- Seafordabout 45 min
- Carrum Downsabout 45 min
- Frankstonabout 50 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Station Pier (Port Melbourne)
When should I book my taxi to Station Pier?
Check your cruise documents for your check-in time and book a pick-up that gets you there within that window, allowing for traffic. Book a few days ahead, as cruise days are busy. Add any special requirements, such as a wheelchair or lots of luggage, in your booking notes.
Can you pick us up from Station Pier when our cruise ends?
Yes. Book a pick-up for the day your ship returns, and use “pick up when ready” if you are not sure what time you will disembark. Once you have collected your luggage, call us or tap “I’m ready” and we will direct you to the driver.
Where will you drop me off at Station Pier (Port Melbourne)?
We drop you in the area set aside for cruise passengers on embarkation day. Follow signs and staff instructions to check-in.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Station Pier (Port Melbourne)?
Yes. Book a return trip with an approximate time, then call or text us when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so we keep return pick-ups flexible.
Is there step-free access at Station Pier (Port Melbourne)?
Station Pier has a passenger terminal with step-free access. On cruise days, the cruise line and port set up specific drop-off and check-in arrangements.
Can I travel in my power wheelchair or scooter?
Yes. Most manual and power wheelchairs fit, and you stay seated in your chair. Tell us the make, width and weight when you book so we send the right vehicle. Mobility scooters can travel when they can be safely restrained — please check with us first.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Carers, family and assistance animals are welcome. Include everyone in the passenger count so we send a vehicle with enough seats.
How do I pay?
Pay the driver by card or cash, use your Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card, or choose "Account / invoice" for NDIS plan managers, aged-care providers and businesses.