On Sunday November 30, Port Melbourne welcomes a rare and remarkable moment in Australian cruising as Silversea’s Silver Nova and Silver Moon arrive together for the first time. This dual-ship visit marks a significant milestone for luxury travel in our region, highlighting Port Melbourne’s importance as a gateway to world-class voyages.
Station Pier comes to life this weekend with a vibrant celebration presented by Ports Victoria, Visit Victoria and the City of Port Phillip. Local artist Tom Gerrard has been creating a large-scale ground mural on the forecourt, painted live across Saturday. As both ships berth this morning, the artwork is nearly complete—inviting Silversea guests to add their own messages from 12pm to 2pm.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, Melbourne’s seven-piece brass ensemble Horns of Leroy will roam the pier, bringing a lively soundtrack to the celebrations.
Ship Arrival & Departure Times
Silver Nova
Arrival: ~5:00am
Departure: 11:59pm
Silver Nova sails this evening for a 12-night itinerary to Auckland, with calls in Hobart, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Napier.
Silver Moon
Arrival: ~6:00am
Departure: 7:00pm
Silver Moon departs on a 16-day voyage showcasing South Australia and New Zealand, including Kangaroo Island, Hobart, Bluff and Tauranga.
Where to Watch
The West Finger Pier remains one of the best vantage points to see both ships throughout the day and observe their evening departures as the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay.
Visitor Information Kiosk
VisitPortMelbourne.com will be at the West Finger Pier kiosk from 11am to 1pm, sharing Port Melbourne visitor information and welcoming guests as they explore the precinct.
With two magnificent ships, live art, music and a gathering of locals and visitors by the water, today celebrates Port Melbourne at its finest – vibrant, welcoming and deeply connected to Australia’s tradition of maritime travel.
