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 is prone to change around public holidays. Bookings are essential.
| Voyage | ETD Port Macquarie | ETA Lord Howe Island | Return from Lord Howe Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| B148 | THURS 02 - 05 - 2024 | SAT 04 - 05 - 2024 | SUN 05 - 05 - 2024 |
| B149 | THURS 23 - 05 - 2024 | SAT 25 - 05 - 2024 | SUN 26 - 05 - 2024 |
| B150 | THURS 6 - 06 - 2024 | SAT 08 - 06 - 2024 | SUN 09 - 06 - 2024 |
| B151 | THURS 20 - 06 - 2024 | SAT 22 - 06 - 2024 | SUN 23 - 06 - 2024 |
| B152 | THURS 04 - 07 - 2024 | SAT 06 - 07 - 2024 | SUN 07 - 07 - 2024 |
| B153 | THURS 18 - 07 - 2024 | SAT 20 - 07 - 2024 | SUN 21 - 07 - 2024 |
| B154 | THURS 01 - 08 -2024 | SAT 03 - 08 - 2024 | SUN 04 - 08 - 2024 |
| B155 | THURS 15 - 08 -2024 | SAT 17 - 08 - 2024 | SUN 18 - 08 - 2024 |
| B156 | THURS 29 - 08 -2024 | SAT 31 - 08 - 2024 | SUN 01 - 09 - 2024 |
| B157 | THURS 12 - 09 -2024 | SAT 14 - 09 - 2024 | SUN 15 - 09 - 2024 |
| B158 | THURS 26 - 09 -2024 | SAT 28 - 09 - 2024 | SUN 29 - 09 - 2024 |
| B159 | THURS 03 - 10 -2024 | SAT 05 - 10 - 2024 | SUN 06 - 10 - 2024 |
| B160 | THURS 17 - 10 -2024 | SAT 19 - 10 - 2024 | SUN 20 - 10 - 2024 |
| B161 | THURS 31 - 10 - 2024 | SAT: 2 - 11 - 2024 | SUN: 3 - 11 - 2024 |
| B162 | THURS: 14 - 11 - 2024 | SAT: 16 - 11 - 2024 | SUN: 17 - 11 - 2024 |
| B163 | THURS: 28 - 11 - 2024 | SAT: 30 - 11 - 2024 | SUN: 01 - 12 - 2024 |
| B164 | THURS: 05 - 12 - 2024 | SAT: 07 - 12 - 2024 | SUN: 08 - 12 - 2024 |
| B165 | WED: 18 - 12 - 2024 | SAT: 20 - 12 - 2024 | SUN: 21 - 12 - 2024 |
| B166 | FRI: 03 - 01 - 2025 | SAT: 05 - 01 - 2025 | SUN: 06 - 01 - 2025 |
| B167 | THURS: 16 - 01 - 2025 | SAT: 18 - 01 - 2025 | SUN: 19 - 01 - 2025 |
| B168 | THURS: 30 - 01 - 2025 | SAT: 01 - 02 - 2025 | SUN: 02 - 02 - 2025 |
| B169 | THURS: 13 - 02 - 2025 | SAT: 15 - 02 - 2025 | SUN: 16 - 02 - 2025 |
| B170 | THURS: 27 - 02 - 2025 | SAT: 01 - 03 - 2025 | SUN: 02 - 03 - 2025 |
| B171 | THURS: 13 - 03 - 2025 | SAT: 15 - 03 - 2025 | SUN: 16 - 03 - 2025 |
| B172 | THURS: 27 - 03 - 2025 | SAT: 29 - 03 - 2025 | SUN: 30 - 03 - 2025 |