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Ferry timetables for Palm Island

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    September 2Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 3*Thursday12.00pm3.15pm
    September 4Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    September 5Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 6Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 7Monday7.30am9.30am
    September 9*Wednesday10.00am12.15pm
    September 10*Thursday10.00am12.15pm
    September 11Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    September 12Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    September 13Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    September 14Monday7.30am9.30am
    September 16Wednesday 12.00pm2.15pm
    September 17Thursday 12.00pm2.15pm
    September 18Friday 12.00pm3.15pm
    September 19Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 20Sunday 12.00pm2.15pm
    September 21Monday 7.30am9.30am
    September 23Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 24Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 25Friday12.00pm3.15pm
    September 26Saturday 12.00pm2.15pm
    September 27Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    September 28Monday7.30am9.30am
    September 30Wednesday12.00pm2.15pm

    *These times are different from our standard timings

    ** Minimum freight and no cold freight **

    Palm Island Timetable, September.

  • DateDayDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    October 1Thursday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 2*Friday 8.00am3.15pm
    October 3Saturday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 4Sunday12.00pm2.15pm
    October 5Monday7.30am9.30am
    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

  • 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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