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Palm Island ferry timetable

This service takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes of travel time each way. For a current list of ferry departure times to Palm Island, please refer to the timetable below.

We offer standard tickets, multi-trip tickets, and group rates. Check our prices for the Palm Island ferry here.

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

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Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to boarding to ensure sufficient time to purchase tickets.

  • DayDateDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    July 14Monday7:30 am9:30 am
    July 16Wednesday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 17Thursday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 18Friday12:00 pm3:15 pm
    July 19Saturday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 20Sunday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 21Monday7:30 am9:30 am
    July 23Wednesday*10:00 am12:15 pm
    July 24Thursday*10:00 am12:15 pm
    July 25Friday*10:00 am12:15 pm
    July 26Saturday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 27Sunday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 28Monday7:30 am9:30 am
    July 30Wednesday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    July 31Thursday12:00 pm2:15 pm
  • DayDateDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    August 1Friday1:00 pm3:15 pm
    August 2Saturday*12:15 pm9.00 am
    August 3Sunday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 4Monday7.30 am9.30 am
    August 6Wednesday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 7Thursday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 8Friday*1.15 pm3.30 pm
    August 9Saturday*11.30 am1.45 pm
    August 10Sunday*11.30 am1.45 pm
    August 11Monday7:30 am9:30 am
    August 13Wednesday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 14Thursday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 15Friday12:00 pm3:15 pm
    August 16Saturday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 17Sunday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 18Monday7:30 am9:30 am
    August 20Wednesday*9.00 am11.15 am
    August 21Thursday*9.00 am11.15 am
    August 22Friday*10:30 am1.00 pm
    August 23Saturday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 24Sunday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 25Monday7:30 am9:30 am
    August 27Wednesday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 28Thursday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 29Friday12:00 pm3.15 pm
    August 30Saturday12:00 pm2:15 pm
    August 31Sunday12:00 pm2:15 pm

Print version: Palm Island Timetable, August 2025

*These times are different from our standard timings

** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

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The Palm Island timetable recording is updated every Sunday or when the schedule has changed.
Please call 07 4726 0800 and press 2 to get the latest timetable information.

Circumstances beyond our control may cause changes to departure times without notice.

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SeaLink North Queensland acknowledges the Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Manbarra and Bwgcolman Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Land and Sea Country on which we operate. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. Learn more.