Ferry Diversion Notice:
Diversion to Patonga will continue for the remainder of today Monday 7th February 2022. Click here for more information.
Please be informed that the Palm Beach – Wagstaffe – Ettalong ferry service will return to normal operations as from tomorrow Tuesday 8th February
Timetable changes from 6th June 2022
New timetables will come into effect from 6th June 2022 for our Palm Beach – Ettalong Beach and Palm Beach – Basin services.
Minor changes have been implemented to provide a more consistent, year round service level for our customers.
Download our new Smartcard and timetable app Fantasea Cruising to have current timetables at your fingertips, receive service push notifications and to manage your Fantasea Smartcard.
This app will be the primary communication channel for service information, including diversions.
New Fares Effective 1 January 2022
Transport for NSW, in line with the recommendation from IPART (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal), has increased one way fares. As a result our new fares as from 1st January 2022 is as follows:
| Service | Single Ticket | Smartcard Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Conc/ Child |
Adult Only | |
| Palm Beach | Wagstaffe | Ettalong | $13.20 | $6.60 | $11.60 |
| Wagstaffe to Ettalong Hop | $3.00 | $3.00 | N/A |
| Palm Beach to Bennett’s | Bonnie Doon | Basin | Currawong & Mackerel | $9.10 | $4.60 | $7.90 |
| Cartage: Bicycles, Excess camp equipment and / or parcels.
Price dependant on size and volume of freight. |
$5 – $15 each way | ||
NOTE: Palm Beach Ferries is now cashless please be informed that we are only accepting credit/debit card transactions.
Animals and pets on ferries
We have been reading all your comments on our recent facebook post regarding pets and animals onboard our services and have decided to review the NSW Passenger Transport Act and regulations again to see if we can still allow you to travel with them.
Rather than strictly enforcing the NSW Passenger Transport Act and regulations from 1 July we have decided to take the approach to monitor usage, provide guidance to customers and enforce if there is any risk to other passengers’ safety or wellbeing.
This means you can continue to use our services with your pets and animals like you have in the past, but we do reserve the right to refuse travel.
This may occur when your animals or pets are not clean, appear vicious or likely to annoy, threaten or inconvenience other customers, or if the service has reached capacity.
We do listen to your feedback and want to provide the best service possible and feel
that the above approach is the best compromise going forward.
Read our Pets and Animals page for more information.
Whale Watching
Here at Fantasea Cruising Pittwater, we’re excited to announce the upcoming return of the Whale Watching season! With a number of cruises operating between June and November, our team can’t wait to take you on Pittwater’s most exciting wildlife adventure.
Click here for more info, and be our guest on what is gearing up to be our biggest season yet!
Tickets are purchased on board Eftpos and Credit Card transactions only.*
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"Amazing view of the lights without the crowds. The boat was clean and comfortable and not over crowded. Lots of room to move about and get photos. All the staff were friendly and pointed out things of interest. Highly recommended!"
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