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Ferry timetables for Palm Island

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    July 1*Wednesday 8.00am2.15pm
    July 2Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 3*Friday8.00am10.15am
    1.00pm3.15pm
    July 4Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 5Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    July 6*Monday10.00am12.15pm
    July 8Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    July 9Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    July 10*Friday 8.00am4.15pm
    July 11Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    July 12*Sunday1.15pm3.30pm
    July 13Monday7.30am9.30am
    July 15*Wednesday 8.00am2.15pm
    July 16*Thursday 8.00am2.15pm
    July 17Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    July 18Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 19Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 20 Monday 7.30am9.30am
    July 22Wednesday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 23Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 24Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    July 25Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    July 26 Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 27Monday 7.30am9.30am
    July 29Wednesday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 30Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    July 31Friday 12.00pm3.15pm

    *These times are different from our standard timings

    ** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

    Palm Island Timetable, July.

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    August 1Saturday 12.15pm9.15am
    August 2Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 3Monday7.30am9.30am
    August 5Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 6Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 7Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    August 8Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 9Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 10Monday7.30am9.30pm
    August 12*Wednesday10.00am12.15pm
    August 13Thursday10.00am12.15pm
    August 14Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    August 15Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    August 16Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    August 17Monday7.30am9.30am
    August 19Wednesday 12.00pm2.15pm
    August 20Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    August 21Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    August 22Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 23Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    August 24Monday 7.30am9.30am
    August 26Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 27Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 28Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    August 29Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    August 30Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    August 31Monday7.30am9.30am

    *These times are different from our standard timings

    ** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

    August Palm Island Timetable

  • To submit your Palm Island Funeral Layover request, please complete the application form here.

    *Please note if your layover request is outside of this, complete the application form here.

Additional information

  • This service takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes of travel time each way.
  • We offer standard tickets, multi-trip tickets, and group rates. To see the full list of ticket options and prices, please visit our ferry fares page.
  • Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to boarding to ensure sufficient time to purchase tickets.
  • The Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is requesting that all passengers assess their needs before traveling to Palm Island unless vaccinated. For further information, please contact Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
  • To stay up-to-date, join our SMS alerts or keep an eye out on our website and Facebook pages.
  • Please note: circumstances beyond our control may cause changes to departure times without notice.
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