Port of Townsville Limited

TWO WEEKS TO GO! Charities, not-for-profits, schools, universities, and community groups of North Queensland, there’s still time to apply for our Community Fund! Groups and organisations can apply for sponsorship amounts from $200 to $10,000. The fund is open until COB Monday 14 April. To apply click here https://bit.ly/4inrk7j

This week we’re welcoming two Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships to our Port. Tomorrow morning we’ll wave in the Seven Seas Mariner, followed by the Seven Seas Voyager on Thursday. Seven Seas Mariner is scheduled to arrive at 6:15am and will depart at 8pm. Seven Seas Voyager is set to dock at 8am and depart at 8pm. Together, these ships will bring nearly 3,000 passengers and crews to our city. The best place to catch a glimpse of the ships and wave them in is at the Breakwater Wall near the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Please remember there is no public access to Quayside Terminal on cruise days.

Now in its fifth year, our Community Fund has supported 55 projects across the region with a combined value of more than $2.5 million. The Port has helped clubs like Coral Sea Outrigger Canoe Club Inc purchase equipment for their juniors through their successful Community Fund application last year. "With your donation, we were able to purchase 10 junior life jackets and waterproof gear bags ensuring our Honu Iki team have the equipment they need to stay safe on the water and ensure longevity of equipment,” President Tracey Cox said. A total of $50,000 in funding is available, with not-for-profit groups and organisations able to apply for sponsorship amounts from $200 to $10,000. The fund is open until COB Monday 14 April. To apply click here https://bit.ly/4inrk7j

Viking Orion will make her final stop in Townsville for the 2024/25 cruise season tomorrow morning. She will bring up to 930 passengers who’ll have the opportunity to spend the day ashore, exploring our local bars and eateries or experiencing various day excursions. Viking Orion is scheduled to dock at 8am and depart at 6pm. Next week will be a busy week for cruise ship arrivals at our Port with three vessels scheduled to dock across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The best place for you to wave in Viking Orion is from the Breakwater Wall near the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Please remember there is no public access to Quayside Terminal on cruise days.

To mark St Patrick’s Day, we’d like to introduce you to our new mate Hector Ó hEochagáin, a well-known Irish travel show presenter who visited our Port with his film crew last week. As the largest multi-cargo Port in Northern Australia, we’re proud to facilitate the import and export of products linking North Queensland to the world. Hector was keen to learn about our operations which will be showcased through their national television channel TG4 when the segment airs in Ireland later this year. A craicing good time was had by all, to be sure. 🍀🍺☘️

Our Community Fund is now open! To assist with the application process, we are hosting two online information sessions on Monday 17 March at 9am and 4pm. These sessions will provide those interested in applying with the chance to ask questions and find out more information. The sessions are free to attend, but registrations are required. If you would like to attend one of the sessions, please register via the Trybooking link https://bit.ly/4kOpPR4. The booking link will close at 7am Monday 17 March with registered attendees to be emailed an online meeting link following this. To apply for the Community Fund, click https://bit.ly/4inrk7j

Our Community Fund is now open! A total of $50,000 in funding is available for initiatives across the Port’s catchment which spans from Hinchinbrook to Burdekin and west to Mount Isa. Not-for-profit groups and organisations can apply for sponsorship amounts from $200 to $10,000. The fund is open from now until Monday 14 April, COB. To apply click here https://bit.ly/4inrk7j

Our Climate and Environment team rolled up their sleeves and got to work for Clean Up Australia Day 2025. Together, they collected 1,124 pieces of litter, which may have otherwise ended up in our drains and waterways. We’re pleased to support Clean Up Australia Day, an important initiative that helps create a cleaner, greener environment for all. 🌱

Thank you for cruising into Townsville, Amadea! To celebrate her inaugural visit to our port today, our Port Services Manager Mark Jenkins was onboard to present the Port’s traditional maiden voyage plaque, along with an iconic Aussie souvenir, to Captain Robert Fronenbroek. It was great to see the travellers make the most of their day-long stay by exploring the tropical beauty of our region. Amadea is scheduled to depart at 6pm today, continuing her journey further North through to Cairns.

We're excited to give a warm welcome to passengers and crew arriving on Phoenix Reisen’s flagship cruise vessel, Amadea, on her maiden call to Townsville tomorrow. 🛳️ As one of the most luxurious ships in the fleet, Amadea accommodates up to 600 passengers and offers a modern and stylish ambiance. She is scheduled to stop in Townsville from 7.30am, departing by 6pm, as part of her 128-day voyage, a one-way journey from Germany to the Canary Islands. If you'd like to catch a glimpse of this stunning ship as she arrives, the best vantage point is from the Breakwater Wall near the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. Please note that public access to Quayside Terminal is restricted on cruise days.