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Ferry Information

SeaLink Palm Island ferry at the dock

Known as Great Palm Island, or by the Aboriginal name Bwgcolman, Palm Island is a tropical Island with a resident community of about 5,000 people. Palm Island is roughly a 1 ½ hour journey by ferry with SeaLink Queensland, and runs 6 days a week departing Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

  • Palm Island ferry fares

    SeaLink North Queensland is your quickest link to Palm Island and takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Townsville.
  • Palm Island ferry timetable

    SeaLink Palm Island's timetable, departing Wednesday to Monday from Townsville and Palm Island
  • SeaLink's Coolgaree Cat at the dock

    SeaLink Palm Island ferries

    SeaLink North Queensland's fleet of vessels service the route between Townsville, Magnetic Island and Palm Island.
  • A koala hangs by a rope in a cage

    SeaLink Palm Island sustainability

    SeaLink North Queensland is committed to our environment and we are active in the community to demonstrate our care.