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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
    April 17Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    April 18 *Friday10:00am12:15pm
    April 19*Saturday1:00pm3:15pm
    April 20Sunday 12:00pm2:15pm
    April 21 *Monday12:00pm2:15pm
    April 23Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    April 24 *Thursday12:00pm3:15pm
    April 25Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    April 26 *Saturday1:30pm3:45pm
    April 27*Sunday 1:30pm3:45pm
    April 28 Monday7.30am9:30am
    April 30Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm

    Print version: Palm Island Timetable, April 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.

  • DayDateDepart TownsvilleDepart Palm Island
    May 1Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 2 Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    May 3Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 4Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 5*Monday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 7Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 8Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 9Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    May 10Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 11Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 12Monday7:30am9:30am
    May 14Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 15Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 16Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    May 17Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 18Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 19Monday7:30am9:30am
    May 21Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 22Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 23Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    May 24*Saturday12:15pm9:00am
    May 25*Sunday12:45pm3:00pm
    May 26Monday7:30am9:30am
    May 28Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 29Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    May 30*Friday12:30pm9:00am
    May 31*Saturday12:30pm9:00am

    Print version: Palm Island Timetable, May 2025

    *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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