Tiwi By Design Day Tour

Thank you for the review. It's good to hear the day stacked up on value, and that lunch and the screen-printing were highlights. Taking home a shirt you've printed yourself is one of the things guests tell us they remember most. You're right that it's a fair stretch of water each way, so we're pleased the crossing was a comfortable one. We'll pass your thanks on to the crew and to the team on island.

Thank you for such a generous and detailed review. It's wonderful to hear the Tiwi by Design tour was a highlight of your time in Darwin. We particularly appreciate you mentioning the return crossing from Bathurst Island. Conditions can turn on us in the Arafura Sea, and while we can't always control the sea state, how our crew look after people in those moments is entirely within our control. Knowing they stayed calm, checked on passengers and made those who were unwell feel cared for is exactly what we hope for, and we'll be passing your comments on to the team directly. We'll also share your thanks with Trevor and the team at Tiwi by Design. The screen-printing and the chance to take home something you've made yourself are at the heart of what makes that day special, and it's a credit to the Art Centre that you felt so welcomed. Thank you again for taking the time to write this. We hope to see you back in the Territory.

Thank you for the kind words. We're really pleased the day struck the right balance of informative and entertaining, and that the island left an impression. Our team puts a lot into sharing this special part of the Territory, so your feedback means a lot. We hope to welcome you back on the water again sometime.

Thank you for taking the time to write this, and I am sorry the day fell well short of what you booked. Sorry business matters a great deal in the Tiwi community, and where it falls on a tour day the visit would not normally go ahead. We were not aware of it before your group travelled. Had we known, we would have been in touch with you rather than running a reduced program. I am taking that up with our partners on the island so the arrangements on both sides are clearer. I am also sorry you were left feeling you had to apologise for being there. That is the opposite of what the day is meant to be, and neither you nor the people who hosted you should have been put in that position. Could you please contact me directly at etienne.raubenheimer@sealink.com.au so we can talk it through properly. Etienne Raubenheimer General Manager, SeaLink Northern Territory

Thank you for such a kind review. It is great to hear the day came together the way it should and that you had such a good time. I will pass your comments on to Daffy, who will be pleased to read them, and to the rest of the team. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you back sometime.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, we're really glad to hear you had a memorable day on the Tiwi tour and enjoyed the culture, morning tea and printing your own shirt. Our team work closely with local Tiwi partners to make sure the day runs smoothly and that visitors get a genuine insight into Tiwi life, so it’s great to know that came through in your experience. Love your photos!

Thank you so much, Wendy! What a wonderful review, and that hair tip is good advice! And are absolutely right, the smoking ceremony is one of the most meaningful parts of the day and a genuinely immersive welcome from the Tiwi people. We are so pleased the day delivered despite the heat. The Tiwi Islands have a way of doing that, a little exhausting, a lot unforgettable. The warmth of the community, the art and the culture really are something you cannot find anywhere else in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon.

Hoi, Thanks so much for sharing your experience of the Tiwi Islands with us. It’s wonderful to hear that the ferry trip, spotting a turtle, and your welcome and smoking ceremony all set the tone for a special day. We’re very pleased you enjoyed the walk around the community, including the school, museum, workshop and church, and that lunch was better than you expected. It’s especially good to know that creating your own print was the highlight, and that the friendliness of everyone you met, particularly Vivian, really stood out. Dank je wel for calling it a “supertoffe dag” and a great experience. We really appreciate your feedback and hope we can welcome you back to the Tiwi Islands again in the future. Tot ziens!