Central Coast Ferries
Daily trips, private cruises, high speed transfers and ferry hire
STUDENTS ATTENDING GPCC
Students attending GPCC via ferry can apply for an SSTS pass on the portal service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-school-travel-pass
You need to select Coast Charter Boat Company as the operator. Once all verified, we will issue a travel pass to board the ferry.
BOOKINGS & TICKETS TO EVENTS
For all information, bookings & tickets for our Events, Restaurant Runs, Ferry To The Footy & History Cruises, please visit our Facebook page and go to the event that you are interested in.
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TO OUR LOYAL PASSENGERS
Central Coast Ferries (CCF) is excited to announce that we will soon be operating under a new contract with Transport for NSW. The new contract will see TfNSW introducing OPAL for our services.
However, from 01 April 2026 Passengers will be charged the equivalent single trip fares for their journeys until OPAL is introduced. We will no longer be able to offer F10 tickets for our regular passengers, but please keep in mind, once the OPAL is introduced passengers will be able to tap on and off using their OPAL cards, benefiting from the convenience of fare caps and discounts when transferring between modes.
The transition to installing OPAL card readers at the wharves may take some time, and until such time CCF will continue receiving cash and EFTPOS for ticket sales. Following the introduction of the OPAL readers, CCF will fully transition to recognising OPAL cards only.
The following fares will apply from 01 April 2026:
Adult Single Trip $10.50
Concession Single Trip $5.30
Child Single Trip $5.30
Seniors/Pensioners Concession fares apply
We apologise for any short term inconvenience this may cause but hope all will see the benefits once the OPAL system is fully introduced.
PLEASE NOTE
Group bookings need to pre book, as we cannot guarantee passage unless we know in advance.
Our Fleet
Central Coast Ferries is a family-owned ferry operator based at Empire Bay on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The company operates passenger services on Brisbane Water, connecting Woy Woy, Saratoga, Davistown and Empire Bay, as well as charter cruises and special-event services.
Lunch At The Davo
Only 2 minutes walk from Woy Woy train station, the M.V. Saratoga or the Codock II ferries depart Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf daily at 10.45am and 12.30pm for a relaxing ride on the beautiful Brisbane Water. Central Wharf Davistown is the third stop on the journey that takes approx 25 minutes.
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History Cruises
See historic WWI and WWII sites on board the ferry ’Sorrento’ cruising the Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay. A large monitor will display historical photos, special graphics, video, animations and onsite drawings, photos and live commentary.
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Illoura Walk
Get the Ferry to join the Illoura Walk. 1st ferry stop: Veteran Hall. To reach the Veteran Hall Pioneer Cemetery, walk east along Henderson Road. To rejoin the Illoura Walk proceed another 15 minutes walk (approximately), including a right turn into Malinya Road , then the next right into Pyang Avenue will take you on to the Illoura Reserve.
Our Fleet
Central Coast Ferries is a family-owned ferry operator based at Empire Bay on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The company operates passenger services on Brisbane Water, connecting Woy Woy, Saratoga, Davistown and Empire Bay, as well as charter cruises and special-event services.
History Cruises
See historic WWI and WWII sites on board the ferry ’Sorrento’ cruising the Hawkesbury River and Broken Bay. A large monitor will display historical photos, special graphics, video, animations and onsite drawings, photos and live commentary.
Illoura Walk
Get the Ferry to join the Illoura Walk. 1st ferry stop: Veteran Hall. To reach the Veteran Hall Pioneer Cemetery, walk east along Henderson Road. To rejoin the Illoura Walk proceed another 15 minutes walk (approximately), including a right turn into Malinya Road , then the next right into Pyang Avenue will take you on to the Illoura Reserve.
Lunch At The Davo
Only 2 minutes walk from Woy Woy train station, the M.V. Saratoga or the Codock II ferries depart Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf daily at 10.45am and 12.30pm for a relaxing ride on the beautiful Brisbane Water. Central Wharf Davistown is the third stop on the journey that takes approx 25 minutes.
FERRY HIRE
Social Events
Having A Get Together With Friends Or Family?
Cruising Brisbane Water, Pittwater or the beautiful Hawkesbury River.
If you just want to cruise around at your own pace bringing your own food and drinks, grab a platter from Empire D’Lites, high speed transfer to a restaurant like The Coast Bar, Patonga Hotel, Newport Arms, Peats Bite, Estuary, Fishermans Wharf, Ella Messa or cruise to Hardys Bay.
With Plenty of options available check out our Ferry Hire page more information.
Such a nice experience on the ferry. Had seen it for many years and had a guest visiting so we decided to catch it across to Davistown for lunch. The courtesy bus can be organised to pick patrons up and drop back to the ferry. We rode the ferry around on the way back. The captain / ferry driver could not have been a nicer guy, so welcoming. Certainly will take other visitors for a ride on the ferry again.
Rohanna McIntyre 
A beautiful and fun way to get around the bay. A cheerful and chatty ferrymaster, ferry was on time and plenty of seats to choose from. We went during the week and it was very quiet. Absolute must day trip for something different, head to Woy Woy and enjoy fish and chips on the water. A lovely area for a short break away.
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Travelunravelstheworld
Melbourne
We caught the ferry from Davistown wharf to Woy Woy. Lovely calm waters, spacious boat with wonderful views all around. Helpful and chatty captain which added to the fun. Plenty of free parking in Davistown if you park in the side streets. A really great way to get around and see the central coast from the water. Totally recommend Central Coast Ferries…on time too!
780katyr
Melbourne
We live beside Brisbane Water but had never got the ferry so decided to spend an hour or so getting the ferry from Woy Woy to Davistown and back. It was well worth the trip just to spend time on the water and get some great views of the mangrove islands, waterfront properties, boats and pelicans. I’d highly recommend it for tourists to a beautiful part of NSW and for locals too..
Piran
Sydney
