Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth
Overview
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Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s treasures, with numerous white sandy beaches, secluded bays, abundant wildlife and fascinating history. Hop on the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island and enjoy free time to explore the coast, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at leisure, before returning on the afternoon ferry to the mainland.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You’ll have the choice to catch the ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle. If you're traveling from Perth, you’ll motor down Swan River to Fremantle before continuing on the journey to Rottnest Island, 25 minutes from Fremantle. How you spend your time on arrival is then up to you! With 20 bays and 63 beaches dotted along the coast, you’ll find plenty of places to snorkel, swim, surf or stand up paddleboard. Or rent a bike (own expense) and pedal along car-free roads to a secluded bay. Families can enjoy kid-oriented activities at the family fun park or aqua park. If you’re a history buff, check out the Rottnest Island Museum, Lomas Cottage, the Salt Store and Exhibition Center or the Pilot Boathouse. You’ll discover why Rottnest Island is a favorite of locals and visitors alike! Just note that all entrance fees and activities are at your own expense. After a full day exploring the island at your leisure, you’ll return on the afternoon ferry to Fremantle or Perth.
What‘s Included
Rottnest Island Authority fee
Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to any attractions
Options
Round-Trip Ferry: Perth
Departs from Barrack St Jetty, Perth at 8:45am. Concludes in Perth at 6:30pm
Reviews
346 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the day on the island
Rosalie M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Picked up the tickets the day before as the tour operator was very busy on the morning of the tour. Long queue to get on. Limited outside seating on the ferry and limited upstairs seating inside. Staff very friendly on the ferry. Great views along the river and commentary was informative. Island lovely to walk around plenty to see and do for the long day.
Great day out
David D,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great day out especially if blue sky day. Would have been good to know to book bikes in advance as long Q when we got there. The round trip hop on hop off bus was a good alternative. The Quokkas are amusing
It was a Nice trip to the...
Ekaterina P,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a Nice trip to the island, good organised. Ok the island many things to doc like rent bike, drive through the island, swim, walk, enjoy the nature.
Awesome day
Nicola D,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth every penny. A great trip. Beautiful island. Lots of great facilities and places to eat. The playground is a great place for kids to let off steam. We found the convenience store to have a great array of supplies. Loved the bakery which was very popular.
Rottnest was interesting and quokkas were cute
Philip M,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The boat trip from Perth was fine. We wished we had gone from Fremantle because of speed restrictions on boats between the two ports. We were on the Fremantle side of Perth. Having said that the boat was comfortable and the crew fine. We loved Rottnest. There was plenty to see and do and, of course, the Quokkas were cute.
Great Ride Experience
michaellC8362HZ,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome ride and with extremely friendly and helpful staff! Check-in was painless, quick and easy! Would definitely recommend!
Interesting trip , lots of detail and friendly staff
Rachel W,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perth to Rottnest is 1hr 45m journey, the commentary down the swan River is really interesting. The outside seats on our ferry all faced backwards which I don't like. Inside was lovely and cool, some seats have tables.
Wonderful day out experience
FarAway38641817559,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience overall. The booking clerk was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The hotel pickup was efficient and the ferry staff were very pleasant and welcoming. The cost was reasonable and good value including an hours cruise down river before we crossed from Fremantle to the island. We had plenty of time on the island to do the hop on hop off bus as to sightsee. Thus was a great experience and a highlight of our holiday
Great trip
J7589AQstephenp,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great trip. You get picked up by coach. The trip includes a tour of Swan River with commentary. The staff were fantastic and friendly. You get loads of time on the island. You can if you want to order bikes, tours and trips. This company can give you everything you need for a great day. Highly recommended 👍
Rotnest with bus hop on - hop off
sabba B,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The island has several bays each more beautiful than the other but with arrival on the island at 10:40 (departure from Barrack St by ferry at 8:45) and return at 5 pm (you have to be on the ferry around 4:15 / 30 max), the stops are much too short if you opt for the Hop on - Hop off bus system! The ticket is sold for AUD 30 and the bus passes at each stop every 20 minutes, so you really need to optimize your time by organizing well. The major concern is that the last bus leaves from point No 11 (the last bay to see) at 3:30 pm! .. If you miss it, you will have to manage to return to the jetty in less than an hour on foot!! In short, it’s stressful and we don’t really enjoy the beautiful beaches of the various bays. To see if cycling is easier ..
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Operated by Rottnest Express