The Lane Cove River, or Turrumburra, winds its through bushland valley to join the Parramatta River at Greenwich and Woolwich to form an arm of the Sydney Harbour. The most relaxing way to travel to work or school from the greater Lane Cove community is on a rocket ferry.
Our rocket ferry fleet offers high-speed, low-wash and excellent stability when it comes to on-water transport. Vessels offer a choice of indoor and outdoor seating so you can arrive stress free and relaxed.
Prices
Timetables
Lane Cove Ferry Feedback
Indicative route. See timetable for order of stops for your service.
Valid to 28 February 2025 | One Way | Return | App (Multi trip) |
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| Adult | $7.40 | $14.80 | From $6.00 per trip |
| Child | $3.70 | $7.40 | From $3.00 per trip |
| Valid from 01 March 2025 | One Way | Return | App (Multi trip) |
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| Adult | $7.70 | $15.60 | From $6.20 per trip |
| Child | $3.80 | $7.60 | From $3.10 per trip |
View concession fares here. Visa/MasterCard/Amex & OpalPay accepted. All ferry services are cashless. All prices are per person and subject to change.
Please note, the below information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Visit OpalPay for the latest information and services.
| What is Opalpay? | OpalPay is a convenient way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating privately operated transport services. |
| Where can I use OpalPay? | You can now tap to pay with your Opal card on selected private ferry services. Look for 'OpalPay accepted here' signs. |
| Why use OpalPay? | With OpalPay, you can use your Opal card on a wider range of transport services, allowing you to travel to more places more easily. There is no need to buy individual trip tickets, you can just tap to pay with your Opal card for a more convenient way of paying your fare. |
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| Will tapping on with OpalPay contribute to my Opal travel benefits? | No. Unlike trips made with Opal cards on other public transport services, OpalPay trips do not contribute to Opal travel benefits or discounts. |
| Can two people travel together using the same Opal card? | No, each customer over the age of four must have their own reloadable Opal card with sufficient balance to travel. |
| What if my Opal card is lost or stolen? | If your card is registered and it's lost or stolen you can report on opal.com.au. Your existing balance can be protected and you can get it transferred to a new Opal card and sent to you. |
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The Easiest way to purchase your multi-trip ferry tickets with Captain Cook Cruises Sydney. Download the eTravelPass app on your mobile via the App Store or Google Play for access to a range of passes on our most popular ferry routes, valid for up to 365 days. Please visit our prices section for further details.
Applications for school passes need to be completed with the NSW Government. To apply for an annual school pass, you can apply online for a 'School Opal Card' from Transport for NSW. During the application process you will be prompted to enter operator details, please select Matilda Cruises.
Once TfNSW approves the application, your child's pass will be sent directly to the school for collection.
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