St Kilda Penguin Boat Tour

Beach & Outdoors

St Kilda Sunset Penguin Cruise  

Want to see the Penguins in the wild and don’t have the time to travel to see the Phillip Island Penguins?

Join the St Kilda Ferry for a breathtaking experience you won’t forget on their Sunset Penguin Cruise in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. As you embark on this unique adventure, you will be welcomed by a safety briefing from the experienced and friendly crew to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip for all, including the Penguins.

Departing from the St Kilda Pier, the boat will head out through the Marina beyond the rock wall, where you will witness the sun setting over Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne. As you admire this picturesque view, you’ll have the opportunity to spot our little friends, the St Kilda Penguins.

The St Kilda Breakwater is home to around 1,400 “Little Penguins” who head out into Port Phillip Bay each day to go fishing. However, at sunset, they return home to the rock wall at the end of the St Kilda pier. This is when we get the chance to see the amazing St Kilda Penguins going about their evening routine.

As dusk approaches, the St Kilda Ferry crew brings out the red torches and the boat heads into the marina for a closer look at the penguins. This is where you can see these adorable creatures approaching the boat just meters away, as they climb up into the rocks to socialise, before bed. It is truly a heartwarming experience to see them in their natural environment, going about their daily routine.

During the St Kilda Ferry Sunset Penguin Cruise, you can often see the penguins jumping from rock to rock as close as 5 meters from the boat! It’s a rare and memorable sight that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

The crew from the St Kilda Ferry love what they do and will do everything they can to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable. The crew pride themselves in top-notch customer service and as a result the crew onboard are often a secondary highlight boasting wonderful reviews on Google.

To make your booking head to their website stkildaferry.com.au

Get ready to witness one of nature’s most beautiful moments while surrounded by the charming Little Blue Penguins of St Kilda.

Please note that the Sunset Penguin Cruises are weather-dependent, so check the red banner at the top of their website for service updates