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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.

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    September 9Monday7.30am9.30am
    September 11Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 12Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 13Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    September 14Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 15Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 16Monday7.30am9.30am
    September 18*Wednesday10.00am12.15pm
    September 19*Thursday8.00am2.15pm
    September 20*Friday7.30am9.30am
    12.30pm4.15pm
    September 21Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 22Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 23Monday7.30am9.30am
    September 25Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 26Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 27Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    September 28Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 29Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 30Monday7.30am9.30am

    Print version - Palm Island Timetable - SEPTEMBER 2024

    *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.

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    October 2Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 3Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    October 4Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    October 5Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 6Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 7*Monday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 9Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 10Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 11Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    October 12Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 13Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 14Monday7.30am9.30am
    October 16*Wednesday10.00am12.15pm
    October 17*Thursday10.00am12.15pm
    October 18Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    October 19Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 20Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 21Monday7.30am9.30am
    October 23Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 24Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 25*Friday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 26Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 27Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 28*Monday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 30Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 31Thursday12.00pm2.15pm

    Print version - Palm Island Timetable - OCTOBER 2024

    *These times are different from our standard timings

    ** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

    BOOK NOW

    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.

  • View the Palm Island luggage and freight policy here

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

    *Please note: if your layover request is outside of this, click here.

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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, present and emerging. Learn more.