Rottnest Island Ferry Tickets: The 13 Best Ways Across

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $90

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore 63 beaches, 20 bays, bike paths, museums, and quokka habitat at your own pace. The Perth departure includes a scenic Swan River cruise and commentary. Food, rentals, and island activities cost extra.

“The round-trip ferry ride to Rottnest went really well. It was a nice boat, the staff were all very nice. It was great that there was an onboard bar with various drinks and munchies. All in all it was really good.”

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9.Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · from $117

Spend about eight hours reaching Rottnest by ferry, then circle its coast on a 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise. Guides such as Lachie, Jess, and Max may point out fur seals, dolphins, ospreys, stingrays, and whales when conditions allow. You also get free time for quokkas, swimming, snorkeling, biking, or lunch.

“The ferry crossing was quite leisurely, with a stop at Freemantle to pick up more passengers, then faster to Rottnest. The optional speedboat trip around the island was the highlight of the trip, fast and wild over the waves, with commentary at the bays around the coast. I'd definitely recommend it, unless you suffer from sea sickness.”

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10.Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

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

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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11.Perth to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · from $91

Take a same-day ferry from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island, cruising via Fremantle along the Swan River. You’ll hear the captain point out places of interest, then have about six hours to find quokkas, beaches, food, or island activities before the 4:30 pm return sailing. Hotel pickup may be available.

“Rottnest Island was on the list of things to do when my mum and I recently went to Perth for a week-long holiday. We went there for a day trip and I booked two roundtrip ferry tickets which departed from Perth and took us to Rottnest IslaRead more”

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12.Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $65

Take a fast 40-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, then spend the day at your own pace. Swim at one of 63 bays, look for quokkas, hire a bike or use the island bus. Your return ferry leaves at 4:30pm, so be back at the jetty by 4:10pm.

“Great service with no worries .fast trip. Beautiful island and water crystal clear. No worries trip back to hotel”

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13.Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $86

Take the fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect a hired bike, and spend the day choosing your own route among 63 bays, beaches, and Wadjemup Lighthouse. The ferry ride takes about 45 minutes, and selected hotel pickup is available. Bring water, swimwear, sunscreen, and stamina for the island’s hills.

“Excellent day! Did not need cash for bike deposit, card was ok. They also have snorkels to rent. Very easy”

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