7 hours 35 minutes
Mobile ticket
Departing daily from Fremantle, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides an excellent value ferry service to Perth’s favourite island paradise, Rottnest Island. With hospitality trained staff on board you can expect premium customer service and a friendly smile to welcome you.
Choose from 2 different departure times which allows you to customize your day at Rottnest Island.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Return ferry from Rottnest Island 4:00pm, arriving Fremantle approximately 4:35pm. For alternative times off the island, please contact the operator.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
SeaLink Rottnest Island
Check in for your ferry over to Rottnest. You will return here at the conclusion of your day.
Rottnest Island Visitor Centre
Land on Rottnest Island outside the visitors centre and commence your day on the island. Board the return ferry at 4:00pm, arriving in Fremantle at approximately 4:35pm.
Same day return SeaLink ferry to Rottnest Island from Fremantle
Admission Fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Any activities
Food and drinks
Round Trip Same Day Return: Depart Fremantle at 7:00am. Return ferry from Rottnest Island departs 4:00pm.
Round Trip Same Day Return: Depart Fremantle at 9:00am. Return ferry from Rottnest Island departs 4:00pm.
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Caroline L,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
Beautiful experience between the landscapes of an island and the vastness of the ocean, meeting local wildlife fun and surprising! So beautiful and amazing!
Adiel N,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
I didn’t know that before joining the queue, you need to have a printed copy of your ticket from sealink, this was only communicated right before boarding which made me feel lost








Stefan E,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It all worked like clockwork! Just perfect! Also the rental of the bikes was great! Thank you.





Chrissy2608,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the ferry ride. Friendly staff. Even handed out icepops on the way back. Rottnest is a beautiful island and gorgeous coastline, well worth a visit.

patterman56,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Booked online, very easy to do. Boarding was easy and quick to and from the Island. Highly recommend this service
Tracy S,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
The captain and crew were very polite and cared about the passengers, making sure everyone was ok, as the seas were quite rough coming back Handing out Zooper doopers to all
Pia C,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
The crossing takes about half an hour. All well organized. The island is absolutely the most beautiful!!
shenoll2026,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The ferry was fantastic, on time, fast loading and unloading
Leila F,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very easy to book with. Travel was easy and efficient. Very accomodating and friendly staff. Would recommend booking with these guys.
jenniferv282,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Reservation staff amazing - excellent customer service - easy to amend my return ferry. Friendly and efficient staff - 5 stars Sea link 👌
Operated by Captain Cook Cruises (WA)