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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
    December 16*Monday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 18Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 19Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 20*Friday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 21*Saturday8:00am10:15am
    1:30pm4:00pm
    December 22Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 23*Monday8:00am10:00am
    1:30pm4:00pm
    December 24*Tuesday11:00am1:30pm
    December 25WednesdayChristmas DayNo Service
    December 26Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 27Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    December 28Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 29Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    December 30Monday12:00pm2:15pm

    Print version: Palm Island Timetable, December 2024

    Print version: Palm Island 2024 Festive Season Timetable

    *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
    January 1Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 2Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 3Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    January 4Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 5Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 6Monday7:30am9:30am
    January 8Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 9Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 10Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    January 11Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 12Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 13Monday7:30am9:30am
    January 15Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 16Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 17Friday12:00pm3:15pm
    January 18Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 19Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 20 *Monday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 22Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 23Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 24 *Friday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 25Saturday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 26Sunday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 27 *Monday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 29Wednesday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 30Thursday12:00pm2:15pm
    January 31Friday12:00pm3:15pm

    Print version: Palm Island Timetable, January 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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