Refund Policy

Refunds (other than prepaid periodical tickets) are available where Sydney Ferries is unable to provide the service due to the following conditions:

  • Service cancellation
  • Rescheduling of service
  • Vessel at full capacity* 
  • Purchase of incorrect product
  • Health incapacity on the day of ticket issue


Refunds may be provided any time on the day of ticket purchase where a customer has changed their travel plan.

Refunds of prepaid periodical tickets and passes may be allowed upon application. Sydney Ferries reserves the right to deduct an administrative fee from refunds.

* A ticket holder may be prevented by Sydney Ferries staff from boarding a vessel due to safety reasons.


Conditions of Refund

  • The ticket for which a refund is sought must be provided upon application
  • When requested, concession and identity details must be provided
  • No refunds are available on tickets which are expired, issued by an operator other than Sydney Ferries or complimentary
  • Sydney Ferries cannot offer compensation for alternative travel.


How to apply for a refund

Refunds may be obtained upon request at any ticket window at Circular Quay or Manly, however in some cases ticket holders requiring a refund may need to complete a refund request form.

Alternatively, ticket holders requiring a refund can complete the Customer Feedback Form (PDF) and post the completed form to Sydney Ferries or lodge the form at any Sydney Ferries ticket outlet.