--- title: "Phillip Island Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/phillip-island description: "Victoria's penguin parade at sunset" --- # Phillip Island ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท Australia ยท Australia & New Zealand > "Victoria's penguin parade at sunset" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13h - **Visiting Sailings:** 5 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (3 sailings), Mar (1 sailing), Apr (1 sailing) ## About Phillip Island Phillip Island sits off the coast of Victoria, about 140km southeast of Melbourne. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to Cowes, a small town with a main street of shops, cafรฉs, and a sandy beach. The island is known primarily for its wildlife, particularly the penguin colony on the south coast. The Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach happens every evening at sunset, when little penguins come ashore after a day of fishing. The Nobbies boardwalk on the western tip gives views of Seal Rocks, home to a large colony of Australian fur seals. The Koala Conservation Centre has elevated boardwalks for close encounters. Churchill Island Heritage Farm, connected by a short bridge, has a working farm with demonstrations. Cape Woolamai has surf beaches and a clifftop walking trail. For food, the island has fish and chips shops and a few decent restaurants in Cowes. Australian dollars are the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** AUD (Australian Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11) - **Tipping:** Not expected; 10% for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: -38.4437, 145.2391 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Phillip%20Island/@-38.44374,145.2391,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Phillip%20Island&ll=-38.44374,145.2391&z=13) ## Things to Do in Phillip Island Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~13h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/21a6ad6e-abfb-44e9-a7e2-82902e5a474e.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (152) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ72 | Viator | | [Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/43bd020c-7120-490d-b0d8-23ab1ddbd05e.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (97) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ110 | Viator | | [Cape Woolamai Sightseeing Cruise from San Remo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/641d45eb-7f78-4dc5-b526-20b1f372270c.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (80) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ31 | Viator | | [Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/574ce90f-a51f-4f92-a5ee-04af535b3029.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (69) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ88 | Viator | | [Margaret River Beer & Wine Adventure (departs Dunsborough/Busselton)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/365dd456-5047-4e5a-b5b6-ece3f01039c6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (85) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ116 | Viator | | [From Phillip Island: Wine and Wildlife Tour with Penguin Parade](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/91a83f46-baed-4424-b244-f7e2a707a984.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (34) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ107 | Viator | | [Dolphin & Whale Cruise](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/65f7d9b0-e1de-4263-8107-0993be516252.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (24) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ85 | Viator | | [Phillip Island High Speed Sea Caves Boat Tour with Seal Sighting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1e538562-8eb8-40b6-b87f-192e219a48c7.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (9) | 0h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ56 | Viator | | [Melbourne Puffing Billy Train and Penguin Parade Day Tour Escape](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/285dbae3-b27b-4c52-9760-0f2f20e4c6dc.md?via=markdown) | 3.1โ˜… (8) | 12h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ76 | Viator | | [Coastal Cliffs of Phillip Island: Audio Tour of Cape Woolamai](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/84ae5882-1ff0-4dd8-9115-6cf88757271b.md?via=markdown) | โ€“ | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ6 | Viator | | [Phillip Island Hop on Hop off Bus](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc2bc44c-e670-4d57-885d-b6ceb5ecbe7b.md?via=markdown) | โ€“ | 1h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ22 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Melbourne](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/melbourne.md): 39 nm - [Burnie](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/burnie.md): 160 nm - [Eden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/eden.md): 236 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tasman-drift-melbourne-auckland~NCL-SPIRIT-20270310-10.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ1,210 per person (โ‚ฌ2,420 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Spirit](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-spirit.md) - **Duration:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-10 - **Itinerary:** Tasman Drift โ€“ Melbourne & Auckland ## Featured Cruises from Phillip Island Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Tasman Drift โ€“ Melbourne & Auckland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tasman-drift-melbourne-auckland~NCL-SPIRIT-20270310-10.md) | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-03-10 | 10 | โ‚ฌ1,210 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Phillip Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=phillip_island) (5 sailings) ## Browse - [Australia & New Zealand cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)