Day Trips

From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry

Name: From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
Start: 2025-11-17T09:00:00
End: 2025-11-17T16:35:00
Location: Perth

Couple snorkeling near Rottnest Island beach with clear water and trees in the background.

Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.

Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.

Tourists swimming at a beach on Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the distance.

Duration

7 hr 30 min - 8 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Hop on a high-speed ferry from Fremantle and in less than 30 minutes, you'll be breathing in fresh ocean air at Rottnest Island.

4.6/5

(312)

James

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Every team member we met today was absolutely fantastic, we had an amazing day! The volunteer guide team was great, super knowledgeable and really friendly. Along with the staff who drove the bus and train for the grand island tour! They made the trip fun, and a joy to experience! Rottnest Island is a must see when visiting Perth and it is truly a beautiful place to visit, my wife and I highly recommend the grand island tour.

Wayne

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

What a great and relaxing way to see the Island. The guided bus tour was informative and covered all the sites of the island. No hop on, hop off routine or waiting in the sun for the next bus. After the tour we had time for a meal and cold beverage before the return ferry.😁

Dianne

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Both the ferry service and the Grand tour were amazing. Island is bigger than I imagined. Saw lots of Quokkas! Both guides were great. Not crowded, easy to get around (with pram). Good facilities. Yummy boxed lunch. I am from Vic, was visiting family in WA. Would go again. Good value. Highly recommended.

Reach Rottnest Island, a biodiverse natural reserve, in approx 30 mins with round-trip ferries departing from Fremantle.

This ferry is your gateway to an epic wildlife show! Spot New Zealand's fur seals, seabirds, seasonal humpback whales, and dolphins frolicking about.

Set your timetable on the island and explore as you wish. Visit the museum or lighthouse, go snorkeling, or even lounge on the white sandy beaches.

Rottnest Island’s blend of adventure, history, and natural beauty makes it a perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a peaceful escape.

Fun fact: Willem de Vlamingh stumbled upon the island in the 1600s and thought the quokkas were giant rats, hence the name "Rottnest" which translates to "rat's nest" in Dutch.

Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island

Round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle

Entry to Rottnest Island

Up to 7 hours to spend on the island

Bike hire at Rottnest Island (if option selected)

1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island (if option selected)

English-speaking guide (if option selected)

Guided tour of Oliver Hill gun fortification and tunnels (if option selected)

Ride on historic Captain Hussey Train to Oliver Hill (if option selected)

Visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, Jeannies Lookout, and Mabel Cove (if option selected)

Light lunch at Oliver Hill (sandwich wrap, cookie, water bottle) (if option selected)

Timeline
Map
Start point
Fremantle
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25 min
1. Rottnest Island
Tickets included
7 hr 30 min
6 attractions
Highlights
Ricey Beach
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Quokka Spotting
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Shipwrecks at Henrietta Rocks
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Salmon Bay
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Strickland Bay
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Wadjemup Lighthouse
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End point
Fremantle
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.6
312 reviews
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What our guests say
James
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Every team member we met today was absolutely fantastic, we had an amazing day! The volunteer guide team was great, super knowledgeable and really friendly. Along with the staff who drove the bus and train for the grand island tour! They made the trip fun, and a joy to experience! Rottnest Island is a must see when visiting Perth and it is truly a beautiful place to visit, my wife and I highly recommend the grand island tour.
Olivia
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything! The boat ride was great, cycling was great, Quokkas were great, bakery was unreal!
Diane
Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We loved Rottnest Island, the ferry was convenient and on time. The bikes are horrible .
Bilal
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything I love that place wow !
Nicholas
Nov 2025
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5/5
All the staff were very friendly.

Boarding points and facilities on board

Step aboard a high-speed ferry for an unforgettable day trip to Rottnest Island! These are same-day return ferry tickets departing from Fremantle. Enjoy the 25-minute ride to Rottnest Island. Make the best use of the flexibility of the daily schedule and the luggage storage available on the ferry.

What to do at Rottnest Island?

The best way to explore Rottnest Island is by bike -- go at your own pace as there's lots to visit. Kingstown Barracks, Oliver Hill Battery, and the Henrietta Rocks shipwreck locations should be on your itinerary, and keep an eye out for quokkas and other wildlife. Be sure to discover the many different bays and beaches. Just pick up the map for the island once you disembark and you're ready for your adventure!

Accessibility

Luggage storage facilities are available on the boat.

This experience is pram/stroller and wheelchair accessible.

What's not allowed

Single pieces of luggage up to 22kg and no larger than 800mm x 500mm x 400mm can be stowed in the vessels’ luggage crates.

Single carry-on items must be no larger than 600mm x 400mm x 300mm.

1 piece of luggage is permitted per person. Additional luggage will incur an excess luggage charge.

Additional information

Guide dogs are allowed onboard. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.

All passengers must arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes before departure. If you are traveling with no luggage or freight and have e-tickets or QR codes, please make your way straight to the boarding gate. Final Boarding is 5 minutes before departure after which the vessel gangways are removed to ensure that the vessel departs by the stated time.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding points

Please check your final voucher for boarding point details and specific instructions.