Marine transport
Failaka ferry for passengers and vehicles
Daily crossings from Marina Crescent, Salmiya to Failaka Dock aboard Abu Al-Khair and Bint Al-Khair, with space for your car.
- Distance
- ≈ 20 km
- Crossing time
- 30–40 min
- Abu Al-Khair capacity (pax)
- 350
- Usual first departure
- 09:00
Schedule
Sailing times
| Sailing | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|
| Outbound | 09:00 | Marina Crescent, Salmiya |
| Return | 19:00 | Failaka Dock |
| Evening sailing (Fri) | 14:30 | Marina Crescent, Salmiya |
| Evening return (Fri) | 21:00 | Failaka Dock |
Fares
Ticket fares
Tickets are same-day return. Weekend fares apply Thursday to Saturday.
| Service | Adult | Child | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays (Sun – Wed)Beach, Heritage Village and museum | 7.000 KD | 5.000 KD | 30.000 KD |
| Weekends (Thu – Sat)With activities per offer | 10.000 KD | 7.000 KD | 30.000 KD |
| VIP classPremium seating and priority boarding | On request | On request | — |
Fares are in Kuwaiti Dinar and subject to change. The final fare is confirmed at booking. Payment: KNET or cash at the ticket office.
Vehicles
Take your car to the island
Aboard Abu Al-Khair
A 75 m ferry built for passengers and vehicles.
Car passengers
Each passenger holds their own named ticket.
Book ahead
Vehicle spaces are limited, especially at weekends.
Postponement fee
Vehicle bookings can be moved for a fee.
Arriving with your car
- Arrive at least one hour before sailing
- Your plate number is recorded on the ticket
- Valid vehicle registration
- Follow the loading crew's directions
How it works
From booking to boarding
- 01
Book
Via WhatsApp, phone or the marina ticket office.
- 02
Pay
KNET or cash. Each passenger gets a QR ticket for each direction.
- 03
Arrive early
One hour before departure with your civil ID or passport.
- 04
Board
Crew scan your ticket on boarding, outbound and return.
FAQ
About the ferry
Is my ticket valid on another day?
No. Tickets are valid only for the booked sailing and date.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not currently allowed on our sailings.
What happens in bad weather?
Sailings may be cancelled for safety. We will contact you to rebook or refund.
Ready to sail?
Reserve your seat or vehicle space now.