Station Pier Cruise Transfers in Melbourne: Taxi and Maxi Guide

Station Pier in Port Melbourne handles both cruise ships and the Spirit of Tasmania, and on sailing days the surrounding streets fill fast. A pre-booked car with a driver who knows the drop-off lane saves the wander with four suitcases.

When to be picked up

Cruise lines usually give you a boarding window rather than a single time. Aim to arrive at the start of your window, then work backwards.

Add fifteen minutes on a weekend or if there is an event at the MCG or Marvel Stadium — traffic through the inner south backs up quickly.

Luggage and the right vehicle

• Two passengers with a large case each: a sedan is fine.
• Three to four passengers with full cruise luggage: take a premium SUV — cruise cases are bigger than airport cases.
• Five to eleven passengers, or a family group: a maxi cab, booked in advance.
• Travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania with bulky gear? Tell us when booking so we send the right car.

Coming home on disembarkation day

Everyone leaves the ship inside the same two hours, so rank queues at the pier get long. Pre-book the return leg with a time and a mobile number and the driver meets you as you clear the terminal instead of you joining the line.

SE Premium Cabs covers Station Pier, Melbourne Airport and the whole south east 24 hours a day. Call 0493 100 265 or book online.