Temporary Fuel Surcharge

Since 7 May 2026, a temporary 3% fuel surcharge has applied to new direct vehicle ferry bookings on North Stradbroke Island and Southern Moreton Bay Islands.

From 10 June 2026, the surcharge will apply to all new vehicle ferry bookings.

The surcharge has been introduced to help offset the impact of ongoing volatility in fuel prices and associated supplier costs. Fuel remains one of the largest operating expenses involved in delivering vehicle ferry services, and recent market conditions have created sustained cost pressures across our operations.

We have worked hard to absorb these increasing costs for as long as possible. However, a temporary fuel surcharge is now necessary to help maintain safe, reliable and consistent services while avoiding larger permanent fare increases.

The surcharge is currently set at 3% of the vehicle fare and will be reviewed monthly. It will be adjusted or removed as fuel prices and operating costs change.

We appreciate your understanding and ongoing support.

FAQ's

Fuel is one of the largest costs associated with operating vehicle ferry services. This temporary surcharge helps offset increases in fuel and supplier costs while allowing us to continue providing safe, reliable and consistent services.
From 10 June 2026, the surcharge applies to all vehicles travelling on North Stradbroke Island and Southern Moreton Bay Islands vehicle ferry services.
Although fuel prices have reduced from recent highs, they remain volatile and continue to be influenced by global market conditions. We are also continuing to see higher fuel-related costs across our supply chain and operations. The surcharge will be reviewed monthly and adjusted or removed when appropriate.
A temporary 3% surcharge is applied to vehicle ferry fares.
Yes. Fuel surcharges are commonly used across the transport, logistics and tourism industries during periods of fuel price volatility and increased operating costs. Many similar operators have a fuel surcharge in place.
SeaLink has been absorbing these increases for an extended period. However, the scale and ongoing nature of the additional costs means some adjustment is required to help support the continued delivery of services.
No. This is a temporary measure that will be reviewed monthly based on fuel prices and broader operating costs.