By that time roads had improved and buses had advanced to the level where they were faster and more comfortable than ferries.

However, with the invention of fast catamaran ferries from 1990, passenger sea transport became more competitive and subsequent innovations in the next two decades led to a much smoother ride.

Journey times were initially slowed by the low speed limit in the lower Yarra River, but a slight increase has improved the situation.

[1] In 2016 the company operated a trial route from Werribee South to Melbourne Docklands, but patronage was insufficient for the service to continue.

They are 36 metres long, accommodate over 400 passengers and feature a licensed cafe, bike racks, charging stations and wifi.