Cruising for a cause – Mayoral Charity Event 2025
Published on 11 April 2025
Image text: Mayday Cruise
Each year, the Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire has the opportunity to host a special event to support the local community.
This year, it’s all aboard for fun, fundraising and a splash of adventure!
The 2025 Mayoral Mayday Cruise is all about good food, great music and unforgettable company with one important purpose at its heart - raising funds for Mornington Peninsula Community Groups.
Set sail from Sorrento Pier and drift up the stunning Mornington Peninsula coastline to Dromana and back — an unforgettable four-hour evening of elegance and ocean air. Every ticket helps fund 11 incredible community organisations right here on the Mornington Peninsula.
Each Councillor was invited to nominate a community group in their Ward to be the recipient of funds generated by the event. The 11 organisations are:
- Gunnamatta Surf Life Saving Club
- Kindred Clubhouse
- Mornington Tourist Railway
- Mount Eliza Men’s Shed
- Projex J
- Rosebud & McCrae Life Saving Club
- Rotary Club of Somerville Tyabb
- Safety Beach Dromana Men’s Shed
- Seawinds Community Hub
- Southern Peninsula Rescue
- Sunshine Reserve Conservation Group Inc.
2025 Mayoral Charity Event
- Date: Saturday 18 October 2025
- Location: Departing from Sorrento Ferry Terminal
- Time: 5 – 10pm
Tickets can be purchased online. To purchase or donate, please visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/maydaycruise
Gold and Silver sponsorship packages are available.
Quote attributable to Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh:
“The Mayday Cruise will be more than a great night out, it’s a chance to give back to the local organisations that do so much for our community. I encourage everyone to join us for what will be an unforgettable evening. And if you can’t make it, you can still support the cause by donating online.
“This event wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, local legends, and community champions. I’d especially like to thank our Platinum Sponsor, Searoad Ferries, for getting onboard from the very beginning and helping bring this idea to life.
“I can’t wait to set sail on 18 October and looking forward to welcoming our community on board.”
