When you finish reading this, you’ll wish the Manly Fast Ferry was a little slower.
The trip across the harbour from Circular Quay to Manly by ferry is one of the best things to do in Sydney for visitors and locals alike.
Whether you’re taking a day trip to one of Sydney’s best beaches or it’s part of your daily commute, the ferry ride to and from the heart of the city and the bustling Manly Wharf offers spectacular views of the Opera House and the stunning coastline.
On the Manly Fast Ferry, the trip only takes about 20 minutes, just long enough to enjoy a little something from the well-stocked bar.
After recently welcoming aboard Australian-owned Felons Brewing Co, there’s even more reason to take a trip on the Manly Fast Ferry.
Now, when you treat yourself to a can of Felons’ Japanese Rice Lager you’ll be helping to keep the harbour your sailing on clean. Every can of the Felons brew purchased onboard will help remove plastic and microplastics from the spectacular waterway thanks to the brewer’s partnership with Seabin, who deploy floating rubbish bins that remove pollution from the water’s surface.
And this week, from Monday, August 10 to Sunday, August 16, Felons is celebrating being onboard the fast ferry by discounting all beers – Crisp Lager, Australian Pale Ale, Galaxy Haze, Crisp Light, Jinga Ginger Beer and Japanese Rice Lager – onboard to $6.
Alongside the brewery’s range of beers, passengers will find a selection of Australian-made food and beverage products including CopperTree Farms Beef Chips, Hiatus non-alcoholic lager, Ester Spirits Aperitivo Spritz, Papa Salt Paloma and SomeWhen Wines.
That commute home or afternoon adventure has never looked – or felt – so good!
Felons has breathed new life into Manly Wharf since opening its massive brewpub there on the water’s edge in October 2024. In June 2025, the team opened Felons Seafood, a 300-seat indoor and outdoor restaurant
And it has shown a continued, strong commitment to the Northern Beaches community, contributing more than $150,000 to local charities and community organisations, donating more than 6,500 cans of beer to community initiatives and events, and supporting organisations including LocalKind Northern Beaches, Bold & Beautiful Swim, Manly Surf Life Saving Club and Seabin.
“Manly is a place where people have a genuine connection to the harbour, whether they’re commuting, catching up with friends or spending the weekend by the water,” said Dean Romeo, brand director of Felons Brewing Co.
The partnership will continue throughout the year with seasonal onboard experiences and community activations, creating more opportunities for locals and visitors to connect with Manly, Sydney Harbour and the community that surrounds it.
