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15 Australian Ferry Crossings to Book

29 crossings  ·  from $23 a head

Car-free islands, short crossings and sailings that sell out on summer weekends. These 15 cover Rottnest, Moreton, the Sydney harbour runs and the reef boats, priced with the last sailing noted.

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - Starting at Hillarys Boat Harbour
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

1.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Take the 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, where your bike, helmet, and lock are ready for a full day of independent exploring. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, look for quokkas, and add snorkel gear for $15. Hotel pickup is available from selected Perth and Scarborough hotels.

“Amazing and smooth pick up. Driver Terry is friendly and arrived at pick up point on time. Really like how easy this trip is for solo traveller. Steps on getting the bike and snorkelling gear are straight forward and easy. Really recommend.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride - Early pickup and the ride west
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

2.Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $139Top rated

This 10-hour small-group trip combines Echo Point, Scenic World’s Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest walk with Sydney Zoo and a Parramatta River ferry ride. Guides such as Scottie, Phil, Lloyd and Rod are known for lively commentary. Expect an early start, a full schedule, and lunch at your own expense.

“Excellent Great driver great passionate guided no regrets thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour - Pick Perth for the river, Fremantle for a shorter crossing
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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

3.From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,246 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $99

Take a SeaLink ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then join a 105-minute air-conditioned bus tour with live English commentary. See Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, with free time for food, quokkas, beaches, or a swim. Guides may include Leah, Barney, Robbo, or Woody.

“Brilliant trip. The guide on the bus was particularly good. Overall, from boarding the ferry to getting off at the end of the trip everyone and everything was first class. Thanks.”

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Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch - The ferry crossing to Penneshaw
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Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

4.Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 16 hours · from $267

Spend 16 hours seeing Kangaroo Island’s wild side by coach and ferry. Visit Seal Bay, walk at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, enjoy a two-course bush lunch, and hear local stories from guides such as Hamish, Jo, Scott, Richard, and Will. It is a full day, but the transport, meals, park fees, and ferry are handled for you.

“Amazing experience. Best part of the day were the kangoroo's, the koalas and the sea lions. Thank you very much to Dani for an amazing day”

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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass - The early ferry from Holt Street Wharf
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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

5.Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,195 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $98

Take an early ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. Your pass includes return transport, three hours of kayak or one hour of stand-up paddleboard hire, snorkeling equipment, resort facilities, and land games. Snorkeling is self-guided, so plan around the tide and ask staff about currents near the shipwrecks.

“Wetsuits weren’t provided and neither was locker so this cost us €30 extra for the day.”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry - The ferry across Sydney Harbour
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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

6.Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Take a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour to Taronga Zoo, where you can spend a full day among more than 5,000 animals. Explore at your own pace, attend free keeper talks, and see Sydney Harbour and the Opera House from the zoo grounds. Collect your combined ticket from Fantasea Cruises.

“This is a self-guided tour, as there is no tour guide. However, my husband and I really enjoyed our time at Taronga Zoo. The zoo is well-organized and easy to explore at our own pace. We had plenty of time to see a wide variety of animals and take photos along the way. The booking includes both zoo admission and round-trip ferry tickets, which made the trip very convenient. The ferry ride itself was a wonderful experience, offering great views of the Sydney Harbour. We also loved the beautiful view of the Sydney Opera House from the zoo—it’s truly breathtaking. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable day, and we…”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Collecting your bike at the island jetty
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

7.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle’s B Shed, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend about nine hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Ride to beaches, bays, snorkelling spots, and quokka areas at your own pace. Bring water, allow for hills and wind, and plan your route before leaving the settlement.

“Rottnest is a beautiful island with lots to see and do. Bike hire is great to get around. I’m not very fit but managed to get around ok, some of the hills were very steep but you just stop and take in the scenery. The quokkas were very cute. Had a nice lunch at one of the hotels. Some of the beaches were very busy- salmon bay was the nicest. I think $120 is a lot of money for a 30 min ferry ride however the island was beautiful and must be done while in Perth.”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity - The 10:15 catamaran from Cairns
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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

8.Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 796 reviews · 8 hours · from $59

Take Sunlover Reef Cruises from Cairns to Fitzroy Island for four-plus hours of swimming, snorkeling, beach time, and rainforest walks. Choose a basic ferry day or add lunch, snorkel gear, and a glass-bottom boat ride. Guides such as Georgina and Carmen explain the reef and its fish during the glass-bottom cruise.

“Brilliant snorkelling - saw turtles and many Fish Great vegetarian boxed lunch”

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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour - Allow four to eight hours for Taronga Zoo
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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

9.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $56

Travel by Captain Cook Cruises from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, with harbour commentary and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. Your ticket includes round-trip ferry travel and zoo entry. Allow four to eight hours for keeper talks, animal shows, Australian wildlife, and the zoo’s famous harbour outlook.

“The zoo is huge and the ferry ride to the location was beautiful. My favourite part was the Seal Show, well done.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - Starting at Barrack Street Jetty in Perth
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

10.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take a fast ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island, including a Swan River cruise with commentary, then collect a bike and explore independently. Ride to beaches such as the Basin, Parakeet Bay, and Little Armstrong Bay, stopping for swimming, quokkas, and lunch before your same-day return ferry.

“We loved this day trip! Honestly wasn’t expecting much initially but it turned into such a great adventure day!! We rented bikes and loved riding around the island, even if it was WAY harder than expected. So please keep that in mind if you’re not a big bike rider. We got tons of cute quokka content too!! The restaurant Frankie’s was amazing!!”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - From Perth or Fremantle: two different starts
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

11.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 461 reviews · from $86

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore by included bicycle and helmet. Ride to beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, museums, and quokka habitat at your own pace. Add snorkel hire or lunch when booking. The Perth option includes a one-hour Swan River cruise.

“Had a wonderful day with my sis. Perfect weather. Beautiful views. Great bike riding. Atmosphere and everything else.”

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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch - Getting to Rottnest from Perth or Fremantle
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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

12.Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $138

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle. Ride the ferry, visit Oliver Hill’s gun tunnels, stop at the lighthouse and coastal lookouts, and tour the island by air-conditioned coach. A light lunch, island admission, and English-speaking guides are included.

“Such a great day! Everything was nice. The ferry ride (a little bumpy on the way out but pretty smooth on the way back) was pleasant. Sit toward the front of the boat so you can hear the speaker; the train/trolley on tracks was ok. It was loud but fine. Kids loved to ring the bell. The tour of the barracks was really interesting & great views & spots for pictures. The best part though was our bus driver/guide. I can’t remember her name but she was genuinely happy, funny & informative! I wish we had a few more minutes at stops. But our driver was fantastic. My only criticism…”

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Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry - Three lookouts, three different views
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Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

13.Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · from $154

Start with Sydney CBD pickup at 6:40 am, then visit Glenbrook, three Blue Mountains lookouts, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Ride the Skyway, Railway, and Cableway, take a koala photo, and finish with a ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ronnie, Karen, Chris, Adrian, and David keep the busy day moving.

“Ronnie was excellent captain of our ship. Good driving skill.on time and energetic person. Me and my mother enjoy the ride by carrying out with more memories .”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - Starting at Victoria Quay in Fremantle
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

14.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 1 day · from $112

Take the 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute guided bus tour. Guides such as Ella, Eli, Jess, and Richard have been praised for their stories and humor. Afterward, swim, eat, see quokkas, or explore the settlement before your return ferry.

“A fabulous day with confident , efficient, highly knowledgeable staff. Amazing day, best tour ever. New love for the whole island. Big Thank you to Malcolm and Larry.”

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Melbourne: City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise - Why the Yarra section is worth your time
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Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

15.Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 356 reviews · from $23Best value

Take a roughly one-hour ferry ride between Melbourne and historic Williamstown, with commentary, tea, coffee, large windows, and views of bridges, Docklands, shipping channels, and Hobson’s Bay. Book one way or round trip, then spend your time in Williamstown’s cafés, galleries, gardens, and waterfront streets.

“The commentary on the boat was excellent learntvquite a lot about the river especially the early days of Melbourne and the tragedy of the west gate bridgr”

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