Day Trips

From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry

Name: From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
Start: 2025-08-06T09:00:00
End: 2025-08-06T16:35:00
Location: Perth

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

Tourists on Rottnest Island taking a selfie with a quokka, bicycles in the background.

Tourists on Rottnest Island ferry with coastline view, departing from Perth or Fremantle.

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

Duration

7 hr 30 min - 9 hr

Free cancellation

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

Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

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

(286)

Lisa

Aug 2025

Verified booking

The crew were very helpful. Even without collecting the wristband for the bikes they organised it for us. So we could still discover the beautiful island on bicycles. Of course one of the highlights and reasons coming here are the Quoakkas, and we didn't leave without a selfish. Definitely worth the trip.

Janet

Apr 2025

Verified booking

Our bus driver was fantastic, very knowledgeable with some comical antics that made us all laugh. Comfortable coach too. The ferry trip was good too, lovely crew and young man at the booking office was very helpful as we missed the ferry as I thought we were on a later one. All in all a fantastic day out at a beautiful island and the Quokkas were the icing on the cake

John

Apr 2025

Verified booking

The tour was very good. What I was unhappy with is the International transaction fee of $ 13.69. Headout seems to be Berlin based & causes this. The tour is in Australia & I booked here, so I expect to only pay the cost in Australian dollars. This fee is a disinsentive & there should be a warning of it during booking. A refund would be nice please. John Bowmer

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)

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

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Guests from United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States and over 15 countries have loved this experience
Cindy
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We didn't do any activity except visiting Pinky's Beach. The water and the sand was soft and crispy. Not crowded which we really liked Defintely would love to come back and visit the museum and do the bike when we can. The history of the island is very important to Acknowledge
Paul
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Knowledge of guides on the tour and all the other volunteer staff we spoke with
Lisa
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The crew were very helpful. Even without collecting the wristband for the bikes they organised it for us. So we could still discover the beautiful island on bicycles. Of course one of the highlights and reasons coming here are the Quoakkas, and we didn't leave without a selfish. Definitely worth the trip.
Seow
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Nice and patient staff from Fremantle and the bus tour guide was friendly and helpful. It's a great experience to meet the Quokka at Rottnest Island
Stacia
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Booking online was very simple. Unfortunately our ferry and tour were cancelled due to bad weather conditions. Refund went very smoothly. Would recommend Headout

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.