The 25m "Arafura Pearl" was built in Brisbane in 2004 to service the Tiwi islands, 80km north of Darwin, Australia.
The trip to Nguiu takes approximately two hours each way. A tour of Nguiu is included in the visitor's package, as well as morning tea and lunch. For more information, download the brochure here.
Tour
Adults - $259.00 + $16.50 permit
Children - $189.00 + $16.50 permit
Tiwi residents and permit holders - fare only
Adult - $70.00 each-way
Child (3-14 yrs.) - $40.00 each-way
Children under 2 yrs. free
The trip takes approximately 2 hours and departs from the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal at 7:30am and arrives back in Darwin around 5:00pm
| Departs Mon. Wed. Fri. | |
| No runs on public holidays | |
| Departs Darwin | 7:30am |
| Arrives Nguiu | 9:30am |
| Departs Nguiu | 2:45pm |
| Arrives Darwin | 5:00pm |
Bookings are essential
Download brochure: Tiwi Adventure Tour
Download timetable: Tiwi Ferry 2008 Timetable and Fares