The Island Trader provides a regular shipping service between Port Macquarie and Lord Howe Island, based on the voyage schedule below.
Please note that the schedule may be subject to change, particularly around public holidays. Bookings are essential.
| Voyage | ETD Port Macquarie | ETA Lord Howe Island | Return from Lord Howe Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B192 | THURS: 15 - 01 - 2026 | SAT: 17 - 01 - 2026 | SUN: 18 - 01 - 2026 | |
| B193 | THURS: 29 - 01 - 2026 | SAT: 31 - 01 - 2026 | SUN: 01 - 02 - 2026 | |
| B194 | THURS: 12 - 02 - 2026 | SAT: 14 - 02 - 2026 | SUN: 15 - 02 - 2026 | |
| B195 | THURS: 26 - 02 - 2026 | SAT: 28 - 02 - 2026 | SUN: 01- 03 - 2026 | |
| B196 | THURS: 05 - 03 - 2026 | SAT: 07 - 03 - 2026 | SUN: 08- 03 - 2026 | |
| B197 | THURS: 26 - 03 - 2026 | SAT: 28 - 03 - 2026 | SUN: 29- 03 - 2026 | |
| B198 | THURS: 16 - 04 - 2026 | SAT: 18 - 04 - 2026 | SUN: 19- 04 - 2026 | |
| B199 | THURS: 30 - 04 - 2026 | SAT: 02 - 05 - 2026 | SUN: 03 - 05 - 2026 | |
| B200 | THURS: 14 - 05 - 2026 | SAT: 16 - 05 - 2026 | SUN: 17 - 05 - 2026 | |
| B201 | THURS: 28 - 05 - 2026 | SAT: 30 - 05 - 2026 | SUN: 31 - 05 - 2026 | |
| B202 | THURS: 11 - 06 - 2026 | SAT: 13 - 06 - 2026 | SUN: 14 - 06 - 2026 | |
| B203 | THURS: 25 - 06 - 2026 | SAT: 27 - 06 - 2026 | SUN: 28 - 06 - 2026 | |
| B204 | THURS: 09 - 07 - 2026 | SAT: 11 - 07 - 2026 | SUN: 12 - 07 - 2026 | |
| B205 | THURS: 16 - 07 - 2026 | SAT: 18 - 07 - 2026 | SUN: 19 - 07 - 2026 | |
| B206 | THURS: 30 - 07 - 2026 | SAT: 01 - 08 - 2026 | SUN: 02 - 08 - 2026 | |
| B207 | SAT: 08 - 08 - 2026 | MON: 10 - 08 - 2026 | WED: 12 - 08 - 2026 | |
| B208 | THURS: 10 - 09 - 2026 | SAT: 12 - 09 - 2026 | SUN: 13 - 09 - 2026 | |
| B209 | THURS: 24 - 09 - 2026 | SAT: 26 - 09 - 2026 | SUN: 27 - 09 - 2026 |