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Ferry timetables for Kangaroo Island


  • To Kangaroo IslandBOOK NOW
    TimeFrequency
    6:00 am*
    7:00 am ⁽¹⁾Mon-Fri#
    9:00 am^Daily
    10:00 amDaily
    12:00 pmMon-Sat#
    1:00 pm*
    3:00 pmSunday#
    4:00 pmDaily
    6:00 pmDaily
    7:00 pmDaily
    9:00 pm*
    9:45 pm*

    ^Joins with the SeaLink Coach Connection from Adelaide, and meets with Peninsula Coachlines in Penneshaw
    *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




  • From Kangaroo IslandBOOK NOW
    TimeFrequency
    5:30 amMon-Fri#
    7:30 am*
    8:30 amDaily
    10:30 amDaily
    11:30 am⁽¹⁾*
    1:30 pmMon-Sat#
    2:30 pm⁽¹⁾Daily
    4:30 pmSunday#
    5:30 pmDaily
    7:30 pm^Daily
    8:30 pm*
    10:15 pm
    *

    ^Joins with Peninsula Coachlines to Penneshaw, and meets the SeaLink Coach Connection to Adelaide
    *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


  • Ferry maintenance occurs every year over winter when our vessels are periodically removed from service for a short duration to undertake critical maintenance work and checks. During this time, ferry and coach service times will alter slightly.

    This year, the maintenance works will be carried out on selected weekends to minimise the disruption to services and project works underway to transition to the new ferry service.

    The below timetable will be implemented for the following maintenance days:

    May:

    • Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May - Sealion 2000 will be removed from service
    • Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May - Spirit of Kangaroo Island will be removed from service
    • Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May - Spirit of Kangaroo Island will be removed from service
    To Kangaroo Island (departing Cape Jervis)BOOK NOW
    TimeFrequency
    6:00 am ⁽¹⁾*
    9:00 amDaily^
    12:00 pmDaily
    3:00 pm

    Daily

    6:00 pmDaily^
    9:00pm*


    From Kangaroo Island (departing Penneshaw)BOOK NOW
    TimeFrequency
    7:30 am⁽¹⁾Daily^
    10:30 amDaily
    1:30 pm

    Daily

    4:30 pm

    Daily

    7:30 pmDaily^
    10:15pm*

    ^Meets the SeaLink Coach Connection
    *Additional services may operate due to seasonal capacity requirements
    ⁽¹⁾Restricted passenger capacity if operating as a Freight/Fuel service


    SeaLink Coach Connection Timetable (Maintenance period)
    Adelaide to Cape JervisAM
    Coach departs Adelaide Central Bus Station6:45 am
    Ferry departs Cape Jervis9:00 am
    Cape Jervis to AdelaidePM
    Ferry departs Penneshaw7:30 pm
    Coach departs Cape Jervis8:30 pm
    Coach arrives Adelaide Central Bus Station10:30 pm (approx.)
  • The SeaLink Coach Connection between Adelaide and Cape Jervis is continuing to operate as per the following timetable. The Public Coach Service between Adelaide and Cape Jervis is now operated by LinkSA. For information pertaining to the Public Coach Service - please see section titled 'Public Coach Service' in the drop down list below.

    SeaLink Coach Connection

    Adelaide to Cape Jervis

    AM

    Coach departs Adelaide Central Bus Station 6:45 am
    Ferry departs Cape Jervis 9:00 am
    Cape Jervis to Adelaide PM
    Ferry departs Penneshaw 7:30 pm
    Coach departs Cape Jervis 8:30 pm
    Coach arrives Adelaide Central Bus Station 10:30 pm (approx.)



  • The Kangaroo Island Public Coach service, previously operated by SeaLink between Adelaide and Cape Jervis, has changed provider. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has contracted LinkSA to deliver this service from 1 October 2023. Please visit the LinkSA website to access the timetable and fare information or call 08 8555 2500 for assistance.

  • The Kangaroo Island Shuttle Service, previously operated by SeaLink between Penneshaw and Kingscote, has undergone a change in provider. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has contracted Peninsula Coaches to deliver this service from 1 October 2023. For those who have existing travel bookings after 1 October 2023, SeaLink is working closely with Peninsula Coaches to ensure a smooth transition and all existing reservations will be valid. To access the schedule and make bookings for travel post 1 October 2023, please call 08 8821 2755 or visit their website www.peninsulacoaches.com.au for assistance.

  • If you are travelling on one of our tours, we offer complimentary pick-ups from selected Adelaide hotels, and selected stops enroute to Cape Jervis.
    View the Adelaide Pick-Ups listing as follows:

Please check-in a minimum 30 minutes prior to departure.

The ferry crossing is approximately 45 minutes. Please note that on some sailings, the ferry terminal may not be open. In these cases, our ferry crew will conduct the check-in for you.