Ferry timetables for Kangaroo Island

*Additional services may operate due to seasonal capacity requirements
^#Ferry may operate on other days due to seasonal capacity requirements
⁽¹⁾Restricted passenger capacity if operating as a Freight/Fuel service

*Additional services may operate due to seasonal capacity requirements
^#Ferry may operate on other days due to seasonal capacity requirements
⁽¹⁾Restricted passenger capacity if operating as a Freight/Fuel service

The boarding and disembarking processes on Wanggami

From Tuesday 27 October 2026, passengers travelling on our new vessel Wanggami are advised of an updated boarding and disembarking process.

Boarding

For walk-on passengers without a vehicle, please enter the terminal to obtain their boarding passes and board via the airbridges in place.

For passengers travelling with a vehicle, please enter the terminal to obtain their boarding passes and advise if travelling with a pet.

Passengers can choose to return to their car to board or use either of our passenger ramps at Cape Jervis or Penneshaw.

Drivers are kindly asked to proceed slowly to the lane directed by staff and remain in their vehicles until advised to board.

Passengers and their pets will be allowed to remain in their vehicles for boarding. Crew will give boarding instructions, their instructions should be followed at all times.

Once parked, passengers are encouraged to take note of their vehicle’s location, apply the handbrake and disable the vehicle alarm before leaving their vehicle.

For safety reasons passengers are asked to leave their vehicles once on board and remain outside the vehicle for the duration of the crossing. Returning to vehicles during the crossing is not permitted. Please take care when moving around the vehicle deck at all times, exit your vehicle in the direction the vehicle is facing.

Pets can travel in one of three areas on board: they may remain in the vehicle, accompany their owners in the pet lounge on the vehicle deck, or join their owners on the sundeck, which is accessible via the lift. All dogs (except assistance dogs) that are not remaining in the vehicle, may be required to wear a muzzle. Please refer to this section for further information.

When using the lift with a pet, please allow other passengers the opportunity to enter first.

Disembarking

Upon arrival at your destination, our crew will advise passengers when it is time to return to their vehicles in preparation for disembarking.

Passengers travelling with pets can make their way back to their vehicles via the designated pedestrian lane, following the guidance provided by our crew.

When disembarking, please take care to travel in the direction your vehicle is facing, proceed at a slow pace and remain mindful of pedestrians and other vehicles. Our crew will be available to assist and guide you throughout the process.

Arrangements in place for passengers with mobility challenges

Passengers with mobility challenges are asked to please advise our Sales Centre staff on 13 13 01 before travelling so we can discuss the most suitable arrangements.

Crew support will also be provided on the Wanggami vehicle deck to assist with passenger movement and help manage the boarding process safely. Passengers are welcome to board in their vehicles and use the onboard lift, off the passenger ramps.

For frequently asked questions regarding accessibility requirements, please view this page - FAQs.

Update to the passenger boarding process on SeaLion

On completion of the temporary shutdown, from Friday 23 October 2026, passengers travelling on any SeaLion departure will board via the vehicle ramp rather than the usual airbridges.

This change is necessary because the new terminal infrastructure and boarding ramps do not align with SeaLion’s access points at either terminal, making it impractical to safely use the airbridges for passenger access. The new infrastructure is designed for the 2 new vessels only.

Passengers will be directed through a designated pedestrian area on the vehicle deck and must follow crew instructions at all times. Please take care when moving around the vehicle deck and remain within the designated pedestrian area.

This arrangement will remain in place for all SeaLion departures until further notice.

Arrangements in place for passengers with mobility challenges

We understand that accessing SeaLion via the vehicle ramp and navigating the vessel may present challenges for some passengers.

When booking passengers can identify that they have mobility challenges, our sales centre and terminal teams will work with passengers who may have difficulty navigating stairs or accessing the passenger areas.

Where possible, these passengers will be moved to a Wanggami service (post the 3-4 days of sole vessel operation), where passenger ramps and the onboard lift provide alternative access arrangements.

Post shutdown, during the 3-4 days of sole vessel operation (SeaLion) passengers with mobility challenges will be permitted under special arrangement to stay in the vehicle.

Additional crew support will also be provided on the SeaLion vehicle deck to assist with passenger movement and help manage the boarding process safely.

For frequently asked questions regarding accessibility requirements, please view this page - FAQs.

If you have mobility concerns or require assistance, please contact us on 13 13 01 before travelling so we can discuss the most suitable arrangements.

The Kangaroo Island Public Coach service - LinkSA is operated by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

Please visit the LinkSA website to access the timetable and fare information or call 08 8555 2500 for assistance.

The Kangaroo Island Shuttle Service is operated by Peninsula Coaches for a daily public coach connection from Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote.

To access the schedule and make bookings, please call 08 8821 2755 or visit their website www.peninsulacoaches.com.au for assistance.