Rottnest Express - Ferry & Experiences for Rottnest Island

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Telethon Saver Adventure Tour Package

Whale Watch Adventure Tour

Rotto Dollars

Telethon Saver Deals

Quokka Birthday Month – Children Travel Free!

Christmas Groups Offer

Bike Hire Deal

Quokka Club

Telethon Saver Bike Package

UPDATE REGARDING ROTTNEST EXPRESS AND COVID-19

Rottnest Express is thrilled to be back on the water and taking you to and from Western Australia’s island paradise, Rottnest Island.

As part of Australian tourism portfolio, Journey Beyond, Rottnest Express has now implemented JourneySafe – a plan to keep all guests and crew safe in a post-COVID world.

We understand COVID-19 still poses a small risk, and our commitment to our guests and crew is to provide a safe and responsible environment at all times.

The rules stipulate as a transport operator the person limit and the square meter rule do not apply on transport vehicles, vessels and aircraft, however we may operate ‘reduced capacities’ for the comfort of our guests.

Wherever you see the below JourneySafe tick, you’ll know we’re taking extra precautions to do just that.

Find out more What’s Open on Rotto Important Rottnest Island Authority Notice

Currently 18º

Clear throughout the day.

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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.

We caught this ferry from Perth and also packaged an adventure ride by boat around Rottnest, all done very professionally and also in comfort a good company to deal with if planning a trip to Rottnest Island.

Andrew H, TripAdvisor

I absolutely loved Rottnest and the service from this ferry provider is excellent. Great day wished I’d stayed over night. One day is not enough. Definitely do the 90 min speed boat tour, well worth the money

Smarty75, TripAdvisor

Had a blast of a day. All my Rottnest Express services ran on time, and the tour guide gave lots of useful and interesting commentary for both my ferry and bus tour. On the island, the Quokkas and crystal clear water were the highlights for me.

Travel Trips12, TripAdvisor

Had a great day out, ferry was clean and on time, Adventure tour was amazing and a good mix of exhileration and nature with great skipper and first mate. Saw loads of seals and osprey - will come back during whale season.

Suea437, TripAdvisor

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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Experience all that Rottnest Island has to offer

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

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