What does Hinchinbrook Island Cruises offer?

We run boat transfers to the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island, private day trips to the islands of the Hinchinbrook region, and hire and sale of hiking gear and trail food. Ben skippers every trip and Ash looks after your booking, so you deal with the same local family from your first enquiry to your return journey.

Where do your boats leave from?

We depart from Cardwell at the northern end of the Hinchinbrook Channel and Lucinda at the southern end. Which one suits you depends on where you're starting the trail or which island you're visiting.

Do I need to book ahead?

Yes. Thorsborne Trail permits are limited and our transfer spaces fill quickly, especially in the cooler months. Book your transfer as soon as you have your permit dates.

Can you help if I've never been to Hinchinbrook before?

Absolutely. Plenty of our guests are first-time visitors or new hikers. We'll talk you through tides, creek crossings, what to pack and what to expect on the island, and we can kit you out with hire gear so you don't need to bring your own.

What happens if the weather changes?

Safety comes first on the water. If wind, swell or tides make a crossing unsafe, we'll contact you to move your transfer to the next suitable window.

How do I make a booking?

You can book here for Thorsborne Trail transfer online. For bookings of over 9 or day trips send us an enquiry through the contact form or call us on +61 499 335 383. Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd like to do, and we'll come back to you with options.

Hinchinbrook Island Cruises | Thorsborne Trail Transfers

What does Hinchinbrook Island Cruises offer?
We run boat transfers to the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island, private day trips to the islands of the Hinchinbrook region, and hire and sale of hiking gear and trail food. Ben skippers every trip and Ash looks after your booking, so you deal with the same local family from your first enquiry to your return journey.
Where do your boats leave from?
We depart from Cardwell at the northern end of the Hinchinbrook Channel and Lucinda at the southern end. Which one suits you depends on where you're starting the trail or which island you're visiting.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes. Thorsborne Trail permits are limited and our transfer spaces fill quickly, especially in the cooler months. Book your transfer as soon as you have your permit dates.
Can you help if I've never been to Hinchinbrook before?
Absolutely. Plenty of our guests are first-time visitors or new hikers. We'll talk you through tides, creek crossings, what to pack and what to expect on the island, and we can kit you out with hire gear so you don't need to bring your own.
What happens if the weather changes?
Safety comes first on the water. If wind, swell or tides make a crossing unsafe, we'll contact you to move your transfer to the next suitable window.
How do I make a booking?
You can book here for Thorsborne Trail transfer online. For bookings of over 9 or day trips send us an enquiry through the contact form or call us on +61 499 335 383. Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd like to do, and we'll come back to you with options.