A same-day return ferry to Rottnest Island on a morning sailing from Fremantle, about 30 minutes each way, or from Perth down the Swan River, with the island admission fee already paid. The rest of the day is yours for beaches, bike rides, snorkelling and quokkas.
Days
- Full day
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Public ferry, self-guided day
Start / finish
- Fremantle or Perth / Rottnest Island / your start
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Return ferry from B Shed, Fremantle, or Barrack Street Jetty, Perth
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Ferry crossing — about 30 minutes from Fremantle to Thomson Bay, longer from Perth
- Rottnest Island — 63 beaches and bays on a car-free island
- Cycling — the 22 km island loop by hire bike
- Snorkelling — The Basin, Little Salmon Bay and Parakeet Bay
- Wildlife — quokkas around the island
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Reviews
4.9
Based on 46 reviews
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AI summary of 46 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the ferry service for its comfort, cleanliness, punctuality and friendly crew, with particular appreciation for smooth crossings, comfortable seating and helpful staff who accommodated late arrivals and booking changes with flexibility. The most striking aspect is the organisation and professionalism of the operation, with commendations for efficient boarding and disembarkation, the inclusion of complimentary ice blocks on crossings, and attentive customer service both during booking and on board. The primary caveat concerns the company's no-refund policy for direct bookings, though some travellers noted they were able to reschedule their trips despite this, and visitors should be aware that if they are not engaged in water activities or cycling, the island experience may be limited, particularly during quieter seasons.
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“Very professional company and a great journey.”
We went in the school holidays and it was packed, but the crew were organised and very professional. They happily let us take an earlier ferry back, and we were lucky to see humpback whales breaching on the way home to Fremantle.
“Pleasant voyage to Rottnest Island”
We took the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest and back on a clean boat that ran on time. The crew were friendly, fixed a mistake in our booking and were flexible about moving us to earlier sailings. Highly recommended.
“Excellent trip to and from Rottnest”
A smooth trip, and they made changing the times of both our outbound and return sailings easy.
“Amazing Day!!”
Our family had an amazing day. The island is a little pricey but the memories are worth it, and the kids loved the quokkas. Watch your food, as the birds will grab it straight out of your hand.
“Well managed and comfortable”
A well-run, comfortable ferry. We did the return trip for the day, enjoyed it and would recommend it to visitors.
“Pleasant journey”
We booked the 7am departure, the terminal was easy to find with plenty of parking, and we didn't need to check in as we had no bags or bikes. The crossing was pleasant and the information on where to be for both sailings was very clear. A wonderful day.
