- Silver Nova and Silver Moon have docked together at Station Pier in Melbourne.
- The occasion was marked with community celebrations throughout the day.
- Victoria’s cruise industry supports more than 1000 full-time jobs.
Melbourne’s cruise fans got a thrill over the weekend as two Silversea ships, Silver Nova and Silver Moon simultaneously docked at Station Pier.
The special event was bolstered by the community, with events being held all day including msuic, markets, street art and more.
Station Pier has recently undergone upgrades, making the day all the more worthwhile for celebrations.
Victoria’s cruise ship industry has struggled in recent years, but continues to be an important part of the state economy. The industry is responsible for 1269 full-time equivalent positions and brings it $434.8 million a year to the economy and more than 300,000 visitors to Victoria.
The move comes in the month when Sydney’s committee looking into port extensions is meeting to discuss expansion. Sadly, Station Pier’s model would probably prove to be too radical a step forward.
Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne said: “It’s fantastic to see visitors enjoying this world-class experience to encourage more people to see our beautiful city while boosting tourism and supporting local jobs and businesses.”
Chief Executive Officer Ports Victoria Craig Walker added: “Ports Victoria is honoured to partner with Silversea and welcome the dual arrival of Silversea’s sister vessels to Station Pier.
“Melbourne and regional Victoria are premier destinations for luxury cruising, and we’re proud of the significant economic and cultural benefits this world-class tourism experience delivers to our state.”
Silversea has been boosting its presence its Australia, with three of its luxury ships visiting our shores over the 2025/26 cruise season.
Silver Moon has just set off on a 16-day voyage to South Australia and New Zealand and Silver Nova with head to Tasmania and then New Zealand for 12-nights.
Australia has been seeing an increase in luxury ships on its, with Oceania, Azamara, Viking Scenic, Seabourn, Ponant, Regent Seven Seas and Crystal Cruises also here this season.
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The port fees in Melbourne are way over priced for the majority of the liners to dock. Advised by the crew of Royal Princess..
Ports like Brisbane and Sydney can offer 3 or 4 day cruises that go out to sea visit a destination port and return back to where they began. The cruise line can offer the same cruise to a new lot of passengers as soon as the ship docks. Melbourne position on the map precludes such cruises.
I would certainly go on more cruises if they departed from Melbourne. Even the lack of direct train services to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a real turn off.
Totally agree with these comments
What a sad old city we have.
Check out the total cruises out of Melbourne for 2026 is 16
Go check out Sydney and Brisbane departures and you can see what the State Government really think about the Cruise Industry and its “importance” to our economy.
Jacinta and Crew hang your head in shame.
Whilst you are all patting each others backs …go see what Vancouver Tokyo and Miami do in total departures per year.
Get with it Victoria.
Time for serious discussions on this .
Melbourne born and bred cruisers who have to travel far away for holidays when we really want to depart from Melbourne.
Ken Bell
Where are the princes and carnival ships? Long gone from our city. Keep raising your taxes and soon you will have no ships here. I’ve booked a cruise in march from Sydney and I did a cruise recently from Brisbane so who benefits?