SeaLink Northern Territory

11/12/2024

SeaLink would like to advise that our vessel Tommy Lyons will be running to and from Tiwi Islands commencing from Sunday 15th December. The services will depart from Cullen Bay at 10:15am and from Bathurst at 2:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays plus an extra service on Monday 23rd December. The operating vessel has a capacity of 96 passengers. Bookings can be made online or by calling our office between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

11/12/2024

SeaLink would like to advise that on Saturday 14th December we will run an extra service departing from Cullen Bay at 8:45am and at 9:00am from Mandorah. All other services will operate as scheduled, subject to tidal restrictions (9:00am/9:20am - 11:00am/11:20am still cancelled) and weather conditions.

09/12/2024

Sealink would like to advise that Tommy Lyons will be lifted tomorrow morning 10th December for some repairs and Canaipa will be covering the Mandorah runs.

The capacity is for 113 passengers and the current schedule will not change.

Thank you

26/11/2024

We'd like to let everyone know that we will be running limited ferry services to/from Mandorah on Christmas Day, 25th December 2024

26/11/2024

Tiwi Islands restricted Ferry Service for Mid-December 2024.
New updates will be out soon. Thank you for your understanding

22/11/2024

Mandorah ferry service disruptions for November-December 2024

20/11/2024

Tiwi Islands restricted Ferry Service for Mid-December 2024.
New updates will be out soon.

12/11/2024

Tiwi Islands restricted ferry service for November 2024

08/11/2024

Mandorah ferry service disruptions for November 2024

08/10/2024

SeaLink would like to advise that, following the mechanical failure of our usual vessel, Tiwi Mantawi, we are continuing to provide a limited service to the Tiwi Islands to 31 October 2024, using a smaller replacement vessel. Please note that this service can carry 24 passengers and bookings are only available by phone or in person at our office or at the ferry departure points (not available to book online). Bookings are restricted to Tiwi residents and other essential travel and we regret that we are unable to carry day-trip visitors. Please no animals on board. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please click the link to view dates and timetable. https://www.sealink.com.au/tiwi-islands/ferry-information/ferry-timetable

21/08/2024

SeaLink would like to advise that, following the mechanical failure of our usual vessel, Tiwi Mantawi, a replacement vessel has been engaged to provide a limited service to the Tiwi Islands on 22nd, 23rd and 25th August. The replacement vessel can carry 32 passengers and will operate at the following times:

Thursday 22nd August:
Depart Cullen Bay 10:15am
Depart Wurrumiyanga 3:15pm

Friday 23rd August:
Depart Cullen Bay 10:15am
Depart Wurrumiyanga 2:30pm

Sunday 25th August:
Depart Cullen Bay 11:30am
Depart Wurrumiyanga 2:30pm

Please note that bookings on these services are only available by phone or in person at our office or at the ferry departure points.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

20/08/2024

🚤 Update on Tiwi Mantawi vessel 🚤
We are continuing to work closely with AMSA and the relevant authorities on a thorough investigation into the Tiwi Mantawi vessel incident.

🔹 All passengers were contacted on Saturday, and belongings left on the vessel have mostly been returned. For those who have already departed Darwin, we are organising shipment of their personal effects. 📦

🔹 In the coming days, we will be reaching out to passengers from Friday’s Tiwi Islands to Darwin ferry to arrange refunds for their journey. 💳

🔹 We’ve received positive feedback from many passengers, praising our crew’s professionalism during the incident. We are incredibly proud of how they managed the emergency, ensuring the health and safety of our passengers and crew remained our top priority. 👏

🔹 Our team is focused on sourcing a suitable alternative solution to continue providing the Tiwi Island ferry service for the community and visitors as soon as possible. 🌍

We will keep you updated via our website and socials with information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

17/08/2024

Update on ferry services - 17 August, 12:30pm

Tiwi Islands Services:
The Tiwi Islands ferry service will operate as usual on Sunday 18th August, departing Cullen Bay at 10:15am and departing Wurrumiyanga at 2:15pm. This is a smaller vessel than usual with limited seating capacity. Please book online to ensure that you have a seat if you intend to travel.
The Tiwi Islands ferry service has been cancelled for Monday 19th August. We are in the process of contacting everyone who was booked to make alternative arrangements or provide refunds.

Mandorah Ferry Service:
The Mandorah service will operate as per the usual timetable however a smaller 38 seat vessel (Flatback) will operate the 11:00am/11:20am, 1:00pm/1:20pm, 3:00pm/3:20pm and 5:00pm/5:20pm services on Sunday 18th August.

We apologise for this inconvenience.

16/08/2024

Incident Update: All passengers on the Tiwi Ferry Service on 16 August 2024 were safely transferred back to Darwin.

The Mandorah Ferry Service has now returned back to the normal operating schedule.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we responded to the emergency incident.

A full investigation is underway.

16/08/2024

We have encountered an unexpected mechanical issue on the Tiwi Mantawi vessel shortly after departure from the Tiwi Islands this afternoon.

In response, we have needed to dispatch the Mandorah ferry to safely transfer these passengers to Darwin. Regrettably, this has resulted in the need to cancel Mandorah ferry services for the remainder of the evening.

A replacement bus service was organised from Cullen Bay to Belyuen and Wagait Beach for passengers impacted by this disruption.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to customers on the Mandorah ferry service and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Please refer to our website www.sealink.com.au/darwin/ for the latest information.

31/07/2024

The Tiwi Islands Grand Final is on!
**Sunday 11th August**
The ferry departs Cullen Bay at 10:15am getting you to Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island at 12:45pm. It's a short 5 minute walk to the footy oval for the match of the year.
After the game, the ferry will depart at 5:00pm, arriving at Cullen Bay at 7:30pm.
Book your tickets online here: https://www.sealink.com.au/tiwi-islands/bookings/ferry

22/07/2024

The Tiwi Islands Grand Final is on!
**Sunday 11th August**
The ferry departs Cullen Bay at 10:15am getting you to Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island at 12:45pm. It's a short 5 minute walk to the footy oval for the match of the year.
After the game, the ferry will depart at 5:00pm, arriving at Cullen Bay at 7:30pm.
Book your tickets online here:

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01/04/2024

*Update on the Groote Eylandt service*

Unfortunately, MV Duffy is unable to be recovered for operation following damage sustained from Tropical Cyclone Megan.

Our insurance company will be taking responsibility of the vessel and will coordinate salvage and disposal.

We are sourcing options for a suitable replacement vessel for the Groote Eylandt service and will keep stakeholders updated.