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Ferry timetables for Palm Island

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    October 1Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 2*Friday 8.00am3.15pm
    October 3Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 4Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 5*Monday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 7Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 8Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 9Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    October 10Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 11Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 12Monday7.30am9.30am
    October 14Wednesday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 15Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 16Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    October 17Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 18Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 19Monday 7.30am9.30am
    October 21Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 22Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 23Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    October 24Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 25Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 26Monday7.30am9.30am
    October 28Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 29Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 30Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    October 31Saturday12.00pm2.15pm

    *These times are different from our standard timings

    ** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

    Palm Island Timetable, October

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    November 1Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 2Monday7.30am9.30am
    November 4Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 5*Thursday8.00am4.15pm
    November 6Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    November 7Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 8Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 9Monday7.30am9.30am
    November 11Wednesday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 12Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 13*Friday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 14Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 15Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 16*Monday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 18Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 19Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 20Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    November 21Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 22Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 23*Monday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 25Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 26Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    November 27*Friday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 28Saturday12.00pm 2.15pm
    November 29Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    November 30Monday7.30am9.30am

    *These times are different from our standard timings

    ** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

    Palm Island Timetable - November.

  • 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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