McDonald Charter Boats

If you are flying in to the Horn Island Airport and traveling to Thursday Island, reservations can be made to guarantee your seat or tickets may be purchased from our bus driver at the front of the terminal upon your arrival. Once you have collected your luggage it’s now time for you to sit back; from here until you reach your final destination on T.I. our experienced staff will take care of both you and your luggage.

You start your transfer in one of our comfortable air-conditioned buses to the Horn Island Jetty to connect with our 50 passenger vessel, the “MV Australia Fair”. For the next 15-20 minutes sit back and relax in the breeze on the top deck as you take in panoramic views of the islands or seek shade from the tropical sun downstairs. Unwind and enjoy the gentle cruise across the turquoise waters of the Thursday Island Harbour.

Take your time to browse our website for information on our current timetables, fare schedules and other services. If you have any questions or require other information – go ahead, ask us… we’re always willing to help out where ever we can.