Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

Badge of ExcellencePerth, Australia

7 to 8 hours
Offered in: English

Overview

A piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is a favorite day trip getaway due to its white-sand beaches, isolated turquoise bays, biking paths and vehicle-free environment. Travel to the island on the high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle—make your choice when booking. Then spend your time on the island however you please before returning the same day by ferry. Popular activities include snorkeling, biking and looking for quokkas, the resident wildlife.

Rottnest ferry same-day round-trip ticket, from Fremantle or Perth
Includes the Rottnest Island Authority Fee
Relax on the scenic 25-minute ferry ride from Fremantle to Rottnest Island
Choose to spend your time as you like on Rottnest Island, enjoying the beaches, walking trails, bicycling and water sports
Look for wildlife such as quokka (a marsupial known as the kangaroo rat) and a New Zealand fur seal colony
Rent snorkel gear, surfboards, paddleboards, bikes and other equipment (own expense) on the island

What's Included

Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth
Rottnest Island Authority fee

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to any attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Terminal
2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Ferry departs from Barrack Street jetty at 8:45am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.

Start time

08:45 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your Rottnest Island ferry departs from either Perth or Fremantle, depending on option selected when booking. If leaving from Perth, you’ll cruise down the Swan River through the city to reach Fremantle, from where it’s about a 25-minute ride across the ocean to "Rotto," as it’s known to locals.

When you arrive, you are free to explore the island—and its 63 beaches and 20 bays—however you wish. There are plenty of spots to get wet with a swim, snorkel, stand-up paddleboard or surf, or just relax on the sand and watch yachts bobbing in the water. The most popular activity for visitors is renting a bike on the island to cruise leisurely along the scenic roads, where no cars are allowed. If you’re interested in history, check out sites like Lomas Cottage, Rottnest Island Museum, Pilot Boathouse or the Salt Store and Exhibition Centre. And don’t forget to keep your eyes open for wildlife, particularly the island’s native quokkas. (All entrance fees, activities, rentals, food and drinks are at your own expense.)

At the end of your full day on the island, head back to Fremantle or Perth on the return ferry.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 400 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

jacqueline_g

The ferry trip that was amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Rottnest was amazing, weather was perfect so I think the beaches, just relaxing having a swim and walking along the beaches. The lighthouse was also fantastic. It was a great trip from start to finish.

Reviews

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Pleasant ride on a beautiful day

Jennifer_H, Apr 2024

Today, the 26th of April, 2024. There was some issue of my roundtrip ticket. And Jennifer was able to resolve the situation. I got my return tickets and end up relaxing and taking photos. It was pretty cruise on the way Rottnest Island and back to Perth

Beach day, Rottnest Island.

jacqueline_g, Feb 2024

The trip over was great,...

Wendy_V, Jan 2024

The trip over was great, the crew were very nice and great personality plus very informative. The island itself was amazing and just like a little hidden gem. The quokka's are so cute and adorable. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone

Rottnest Island was amazing!

Padmi_P, Jan 2024

A wonderful experience and a must do when in WA! Viator team is wonderful to partner with when on holidays.

Good trip, just long

Caitlyn_M, Jan 2024

It’s a long trip so I would recommend sitting upstairs near the open section for fresh air if you get a little bit boat sick. The guy who speaks throughout the trip is fantastic and if you’re lucky you can get seats on his bus tour which was the highlight of our day.

A ferry trip worth taking

Jerome_H, Dec 2023

The round-trip ferry ride to Rottnest went really well. It was a nice boat, the staff were all very nice. It was great that there was an onboard bar with various drinks and munchies. All in all it was really good.

Glad we went

Jaimie_B, Dec 2023

Nice ride. We had a good time on Rottnest & saw several quokkas. It would have been fun to spend the night if we’d had more time.

Rottnest island trip

arunihewajulige, Nov 2023

The experience was epic and relaxing. The ferry ride was splendid and the bus tour made our day convenient. However, we did run out of time to visit few places which we hope to cover next time. Hoping to visit soon!!

Convenient day trip out....

Tristan_D, Nov 2023

Convenient day trip out. The quokkas are super cute and the coastline is picturesque in many places.

Beautiful Island

Anshul_S, Oct 2023

Beautiful island and great experience. Lots of activities to do. Ferry and the crew were good and the bus tour at Rottnest Island was fantastic. Our driver cum guide Barney was amazing

Quokkas

Marion_B, Aug 2023

Quokkas were good in their natural environment. Crossing on ferry was quite smooth. Tour was very informative.

Family trip

Maria_G, Jul 2023

Beautiful place! No regret that we came in winter, and will be returning sometime soon. Nature on the island is amazing, and cute quakkas everywhere, very nice trip for a family.

Had a great time

Michelle_D, Jul 2023

The beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal blue ocean were beautiful to ride by on the electric bike.

paradise island

Guy_C, May 2023

just a really great day out - the ferry was awesome and the staff were excellent. Thanks for a fabulous day

Absolutely stunning island

Wendie_L, May 2023

Starting from the ferry ride to the exploration of the island was memorable. Will be returning to explore more of the island.

would not do it again.

robmarg58, May 2023

Ferry trip was great and enjoyable. Too expensive for what it is, Rottnest Island too commercialized, animals cute but otherwise of no interest to us.

Amazing

Brendan_V, Apr 2023

Amazing island. Nice place for long walks but the best part was meeting the locals, and by locals I mean quokkas.

A great experience at Rotto

Kathy_K, Mar 2023

The explorer bus tour and lunch at the pub . A fantastic day. Loved the quokkas. Great ferry ride and guide

Our day at Rottnest

Kayleen_B, Mar 2023

Such an amazing day bike riding around the island. The scenery was beautiful and the water was crystal clear. Short stops whenever to relax and swim before cycling to the next outlook.

Exquisite & esteemed destination

Jima_O, Mar 2023

Beaches, cycling, bus tour around the island. Lovely subway meal. The scenic environment is second to none

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