ALDI Holidays Brings a Queensland ‘Super Ferry’ to Sydney Harbour

Forget everything you thought you knew about the morning commute. On Thursday 5th March, ALDI Holidays and Tourism & Events Queensland is giving Sydneysiders the ultimate commute upgrade with the arrival of the ALDI Holidays Super Ferry. For one day only the iconic Manly to Circular Quay journey will undergo a full‑scale transformation into a Queensland holiday inspired luxury yacht experience.

A Queensland-inspired Super Yacht Makeover for Sydney’s Daily Commute
Showcasing the value ALDI Holidays delivers in partnership with Tourism & Events Queensland, everyday commuters can enjoy a super yacht escape for just $5, offering Australians the rare chance to feel like VIPs without the super yacht‑sized price tag – just like an ALDI Holidays deal. Four voyages will be available for ALDI Holidays and Queensland lovers alike, setting sail from Manly at 7:00AM, 9:00AM,11:00AM and 1:00PM.

Joel Creasey at the Helm of the Queensland Immersion Zones
To dial up the Good Different fun for commuters, comedian and TV personality Joel Creasey will be at the super ferry helm. Joining the crew as the super ferry’s honorary captain, Joel will welcome morning commuters, guiding them through Queensland zones and delivering his signature humour along the way.

Upon arrival at Manly Wharf and boarding of the super ferry, commuters will step into a series of fully immersive Queensland holiday zones, each celebrating a different corner of Queensland and an ALDI Holidays deal on offer exclusively in March:

• The Whitsundays Lounge
• Great Barrier Reef Table Scape
• The Gold Coast Beach Bar
• Daintree Rainforest Den
• Sunshine Coast Sun Deck
• ALDI Holidays Travel Desk

With deals to Queensland starting from a little as $299pp, wannabe Queensland traveller Joel is excited to dream up his next lush Queensland getaway alongside Sydneysiders: “As someone who is always wishing they were on holidays, I’m thrilled to captain the ALDI Holidays Super Ferry and bring a little Queensland magic to the morning commute. Queensland just does joy so well. From tropical Cairns to a Whitsundays island getaway, to buzzing Brisbane city breaks, Gold Coast thrills and Sunshine Coast long lunches – there is something for everyone! If we can give Sydneysiders even a slice of that sunshine-soaked feeling for five bucks on their commute, I’m in. See you onboard,” Creasy said.

Queensland Escapes at ALDI Prices
The super yacht experience coincides with ALDI Holidays launching a Queensland holidays deals bonanza, with 17 spectacular deals on offer, offering getaways across the State at unmistakably ALDI prices. From 3 nights at Hilton Surfers Paradise from $599pp, to Whitsundays Island escapes from $899pp, plus Brisbane city stay at Hotel Grand Chancellor from $799pp (including flights and a ticket to Beetlejuice the musical). Travellers can choose from reef breaks in Cairns and Port Douglas, rainforest retreats in the Daintree, or Sunshine Coast getaways from just $699pp, all delivering premium Queensland experiences without the premium price tag.

Looking forward to bringing the spirit of Queensland to Sydney Harbour and proving you don’t need a premium price tag to feel like a VIP, Simon Padovani-Ginies, Group Director at ALDI Australia, said: “ALDI Holidays is all about flipping expectations of what ‘affordable’ travel can look like. The Super Ferry is the ALDI Holidays way of showing that you don’t have to be a millionaire to feel like you’re on a luxury escape.”

“We know Australians are craving experiences that feel special but still make sense for the household budget. ALDI Holidays brings together incredible destinations, trusted partners and transparent pricing. In celebration of this, the Super Ferry is our big, joyful invitation to start dreaming about a Queensland Escape.” Mr Padovani-Ginies continued.

“My kids are dying to go to the Gold Coast to visit the theme parks, catch a few waves and soak up the sunshine, and this month there is a Queensland holiday to suit every Aussie. Since we launched ALDI Holidays, our mission is to bring the quality and the prices that ALDI are known for and transcend them into destination packages that simply punch above their price points,” Mr Padovani-Ginies said.

Queensland Minister for Tourism, Andrew Powell, added: “Queensland is the home of the holiday, so partnering with ALDI Holidays was easy – they know a good deal when they see one, and we’ve got plenty of them. The Super Ferry gives Sydneysiders a taste of Queensland. One minute you’re on your morning commute, the next you’re imagining yourself on a beach chair in Cairns, chasing thrills on the Gold Coast or relaxing over a long lunch on the Sunshine Coast. Destination 2045 is setting Queensland up for even bigger, better holiday experiences, so make your next getaway a Queensland one.”

Plan Your Super Ferry Commute: Scan, Book, Go
Each immersive zone will invite guests to explore at their own pace and choose their own adventure, on board, offering a true slice of Queensland. Scannable QR codes along the journey unlock ALDI Holidays’ exclusive Queensland deals, helping Sydneysiders turn curiosity into their next chance to sea-ze the day. A dedicated ALDI Holidays Travel Desk will also be on deck, guiding commuters through live Queensland offers and helping them secure their next escape and sea ze the day. A dedicated ALDI Holidays Travel Desk will also be on deck, guiding commuters through live Queensland offers and helping them secure their next escape.

Ready to swap your usual for something super? Explore ALDI Holidays’ Queensland Escapes and more at aldi.com.au/holidays and start planning your Good Different getaway today.
To plan their ALDI Holidays Super Ferry commute, (for a fiver!) Sydneysiders can visit: events.humanitix.com/aldiholidayssuperferry

All funds from commuter tickets will be donated direct to ALDI’s national charity partner, Camp Quality. It doesn’t get better than that.