6 Fremantle Ferry Trips Worth Boarding

1.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

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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2.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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3.Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $62

Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, with a crossing of about 35 minutes each way. You will have roughly seven hours on Rotto for beaches, walks, quokka spotting, cycling, food, or island transport. The return ferry listed here leaves at 4:00pm and reaches Fremantle at about 4:35pm.

“Great service. A bit over priced. 40 mins ferry, paid $173 for 2 person. Overall it is a good experience to go for a a-day trip or fee days.”

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4.Rottnest Island Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $60Best value

Take the 9:30 am Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle and spend about 7 to 8 hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Swim at white-sand beaches, spot quokkas, rent a bike, ride the island bus, or visit historic sites. Your return ferry and Rottnest Island Authority fee are included, but food, bikes, tours, and attraction fees cost extra.

“A full day filled with informative commentary and spectacular scenery. We started our tour with a train ride up to the Oliver Hill battery. This was followed by a light lunch and a full loop of the island which highlighted the natural beauty of tRead more”

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5.Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $336

Take the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then make a tandem skydive from Rottnest Island Airport. The roughly eight-hour outing includes your same-day return ferry and skydive, with free time on the island before the 4:00pm boat back. Caue is one named team member associated with the jump experience.

“Great experience !! I was with Caue and he made it amazing. Everyone was nice and smiley, Thank you.”

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6.Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $333Top rated

Travel from Fremantle to Rottnest Island by return ferry, then join a small seafood cruise with Captain Cook Cruises WA. You will help pull up Western Rock Lobster pots before a chef prepares lobster, oysters, sashimi salmon, crabs, tacos, prawns, and octopus. Unlimited Western Australian beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.

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