Welcome to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Express sets sail from three handy locations in Fremantle and central Perth. Each departure point has different advantages – it’s easy to select one to suit your needs.

Why travel with Rottnest Express?

More departures, more often
Swan River cruise with guided commentary (departing Perth)
More than just a ferry service – We offer bike hire, bus tours, adventure tours, and other products.
60 years reliable service – No one knows Rotto like us!
Most experienced and trusted ferry operator

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Just a short ferry ride from Fremantle or Perth, Rottnest Island has long been Western Australia’s holiday destination of choice.

With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and some excellent places to stay, ‘Rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups, couples and solo adventures.

This beautiful island also offers 45kms of walking trails, a fascinating cultural heritage and amazing native wildlife, including a colony of New Zealand fur seals and around 10,000 adorable quokkas. Swim, snorkel, hike, bike or just laze on the sand – this pocket-sized paradise really does have something for everyone.

REX Adventure Boat Eco-boat Tour host explaining to guests

Experience all that Rottnest Island has to offer

Book a package deal including transport, tour the highlights of the island, explore by bike, snorkel under the waves or just unwind in your beachside accommodation: Rottnest Island can be as energetic or relaxed as you need it to be.

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Response from the owner: Hi Raymond, thanks for your 5-star review!

Yianni Papaliaris

Joshua Boulton (JBCricketball)

Quick and easy place to catch ferry to Rottnest.

Response from the owner: Hi Joshua, thanks for your review!

Lam YUkLAN

Response from the owner: Hi Lam, thanks for your review

Meri-ann Moore

Thanks so much to Renai for exceptional customer service! I was having some tech issues when making a booking and Renai was so quick to respond and fixed it all up so quickly and efficiently, what an asset! Thanks Renai 🙂

Response from the owner: Hi Meri-ann, Thank you so much for the glowing review and feedback - we will be sure to pass this onto Renai. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Ann

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Response from the owner: Hi Ann, Thank you for your glowing review and wonderful feedback! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Ricky Man

很多停車位

Response from the owner: Hi Ricky, thanks for your review!

Ali Osman Demirer

Response from the owner: Hi Ali, Thank you for your review, we'd love to hear more about your experience and how we could work to improve this for next time. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Michael Healy

3 good things: the fast ferry to Rottnest departs from here, you can see whales from the ferry in October, and there's quite a nice market nearby to while away some time as you're waiting. Otherwise it's a ferry terminal in a big port.

Response from the owner: Hi Michael, thanks for your 5-star review!

Erin Horsley

Every time I've travelled with them the customer service has been outstanding and my journey smooth. The staff members working at getting the people and equipment on and off the boats are super helpful, happy and look like they enjoy their work! A great start and finish to my trip to Rotto.

Response from the owner: Hi Erin, Thank you for your glowing feedback, we are so pleased you had such an enjoyable time! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Tom Bawlanski

Fähtterminal as usual

Response from the owner: Hi Tom, thanks for your review!

Juliano Simas

Response from the owner: Hi Juliano, thanks for your 5-star review!

Harvey Mansfield

Massively overpriced and expensive for what was a brief 30-40 minute ferry return journey ?The ferries are not nice enough to justify 190AUD for two !When my partner was feeling very seasick the staff were particularly helpful and attentive so thumbs up for that.

Response from the owner: Hi Harvey, Thank you for your review. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Vicky Chia

Easy purchase of ferry ticket, however, suggest to reach earlier if you drive to secure a parking..It took me 45 min to get one!!

Response from the owner: Hi Vicky, Thank you for your 5-star review and feedback. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Kim Dixon

Response from the owner: Hi Kim, thanks for your review!

Mark McLaughlan

Still to do our trip but young Tom was extremely helpful explaining our options for booking the Rottnest Express ferry with our ebikes. And gave us some good tips on the best way to cycle the island.

Response from the owner: Hi Mark, Thank you for your glowing review and feedback on our service. We are so pleased you had such a great experience with Tom and will be sure to pass it on. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Inge De Ruiter

We loved the 90 minutes adventure Rottnest boat tour! Nice staff very informative. We spotted Humpbacks, seals and ospreys!

Response from the owner: Hi Inge, Thanks for your 5-star review and glowing feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you had such an enjoyable day. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

sally norris

We had a fabulous day out on the 7th October, (group of 5 people).Whales were aplenty, crew were great, knowledgeable guide/ marine biologist who was more than happy to share her passion.Must do activity,Highly highly recommend

Response from the owner: Hi Sally, Thank you for your glowing 5-star review. This sounds like the most glorious day we are so pleased you enjoyed the whale watching tour! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Patricia M

Quick and organised entry to the Rottnest express ferry to rottenest island

Response from the owner: Hi Patricia, Thanks for your 5-star review and glowing feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Paige Emrey

Response from the owner: Hi Paige, thanks for your 5-star review!

Mark Foale

Very informative and interesting host

Response from the owner: Hi Mark, Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

iuma bani

Was a nice experience. Lots of happy whales spotted today.

Response from the owner: Hi Iuma, Thanks for your 5-star review, we just love the whales too! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Brad Pengelly

Amazing experience, would definitely go again, highly recommend

Response from the owner: Hi Brad, Thanks for your 5-star review and glowing feedback. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

jess twiss

Response from the owner: Hi Jess, thanks for your review!

Dave Pearson

Their temporary sales office works really well. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Response from the owner: Hi Dave, Thanks for your 5-star review and glowing feedback. We hope to see you travelling with us again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Roshan chapagain

Response from the owner: Hi Roshan, thanks for your review!

Heinz Georg Gerded

Halt in ein Hafen

Response from the owner: Hi Heinz, thanks for your review!

Roger Gevaux

Took the Rottenest Express to Rottenest Island and experienced the Rottenest Eco thrill ride around the island. My Wife and I were treated to an hour we'll never forget. Whales, Seals and Donuts.Lots of calorie free donuts with this small but extremely powerful boat.We both highly recommend this tour.

Response from the owner: Hi Roger, Thank you for your kind feedback and review, we hope to see you again soon! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Daphne

Just a short 5-10 min walk from the Fremantle train station.Very easy process to collect luggage tags and drop off or collect luggage. We were a little early and the staff were very obliging and locked our luggage in an enclosure so we could explore Fremantle a little before our ferry.Ferries are punctual and it's a comfortable little trip.

Response from the owner: Hi Daphne, thanks for your 5-star review!

ELLA GIELE

Fantastic day on the island. Eli from Rottnest Express was our tour guide who did an amazing job educating and entertaining us around the island. Larry and Eli made a great team making extra stops for photo opportunities of the whales that seemed to be enjoying the sunshine too!

Response from the owner: Hi Ella, Thank you for your glowing feedback on your experience with us, we are so pleased to hear that it was amazing! We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Gabriela Harris

We went on a tour on sunny Sunday 29 Sep and it was awesome! Have seen heaps of whales, learned more about them.

Response from the owner: Hi Gabriela, Thank you for your glowing feedback, we are so pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable time. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Terri Hill

Traveled for the first time with Rottnest Express and enjoyed the experience. A slightly smaller vessel than the competition but overall the experience was very positive. Only did a day trip so can't comment on the luggage or food/beverage side of things.

Response from the owner: Hi Terri, Thank you for your kind review and feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Sakon Chaophraeknoi

Response from the owner: Hi Sakon, thank you for your 5-star review!

Tim Logan

Response from the owner: Hi Tim, thank you for your 5-star review!

Iebe Ypma

It's a ferry terminalWhat am I supposed to say?

Response from the owner: Hi Iebe, This is the platform for reviews for the ferry company not the terminal 🙂 Thanks, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Paolo Chiodo

As soon as we were on the open sea, we saw a happy "calf" jumping and then its mother diving.Later we saw two whales verry close to ouer Boat.

Response from the owner: Hi Paolo, Thank you for your glowing feedback on our whale watching tours, it sounds like an amazing day! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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This shot captures exactly what we love about Rottnest Island in winter! 😍
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Get dad something better than a gift card this year, get him a trip to Rotto! 😎

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Whale whale hello there! 👋🏼

The whales are back in town for another season which means it is time to hit the water. Departing September till November from B Shed in Fremantle, you can hop on a 2-hour cruise of the Indian Ocean while we track down some of the most majestic creatures you will ever see. 🐳

The best part? Whale sighting is guaranteed or your money back!

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Whale whale hello there! 👋🏼

The whales are back in town for another season which means it is time to hit the water. Departing September till November from B Shed in Fremantle, you can hop on a 2-hour cruise of the Indian Ocean while we track down some of the most majestic creatures you will ever see. 🐳

The best part? Whale sighting is guaranteed or your money back!

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Let’s get figgy with it! 😆
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Craving a tranquil getaway? 🌧 Save 20% off ferry fares this winter with WINTER at checkout. Valid till the end of the month.

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Craving a tranquil getaway? 🌧 Save 20% off ferry fares this winter with WINTER at checkout. Valid till the end of the month.

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Guess what’s back for another year? 🥳 That’s right our premium ferry just cruised in the door.

Departing daily from September 6 till April next year, book now to travel direct and speedy to Rottnest Island with all the extra bells and whistles.

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Guess what’s back for another year? 🥳 That’s right our premium ferry just cruised in the door.

Departing daily from September 6 till April next year, book now to travel direct and speedy to Rottnest Island with all the extra bells and whistles.

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Did you know that we have been operating for over 60 years? Yep!
There truly is no one who knows Rotto like us. 👏🏼

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Did you know that we have been operating for over 60 years? Yep!
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Feel rejuvenated with our brand-new winter accommodation offering from @samphirerottnest. We have teamed up to create an offer you won’t be able to resist with prices for 2 adults starting from $370. ✨
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What’s for lunch? 😉🍃
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There’s nothing like watching a storm roll over while all cosy on Rotto. 🌧
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We have teamed up with @discoveryrottnestisland to give you 30% off selected stays with their explore more offer. 🌴

Bookable till the 30th September 2024 on stays till the end of the year. Enquire on our website today.

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We have teamed up with @discoveryrottnestisland to give you 30% off selected stays with their explore more offer. 🌴

Bookable till the 30th September 2024 on stays till the end of the year. Enquire on our website today.

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Just because its winter doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the best sunsets in Perth! ⛅
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Just because its winter doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the best sunsets in Perth! ⛅
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Have you joined in on our Quokka Colouring Competition yet? 🌈 If no, why not?!
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