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.

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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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Justin McGavigan

We just had the most incredible family holiday, and we owe a huge thanks to the entire Rottnest Express team! From start to finish, the service was exceptional.The booking team made organising our ferry itinerary effortless, the onboard crew was friendly and helpful, and the staff at the Rottnest Jetty made our hire bike queries an ease. The highlight of our trip was the Adventure Boat Tour—an unforgettable experience! Our kids loved it!A big thank you to everyone at Rottnest Express for making our trip so special. We can’t wait for our next visit to Rotto!

Dani

Lily went above and beyond to help me load my very pricey foldable bikes into the luggage crate and I was really grateful for her patience in the face of my anxiety over them being damaged! Thank you Lily!

Response from the owner: Hi Dani, Thank you for your 5-star feedback and fabulous feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

ANAND S S

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

jessedowling

Response from the owner: Hi Jesse, thank you for your review!

Dr. Faisal

Rottnest express ferry service provided a smooth and enjoyable journey ⛴️ The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive to passenger needs. Resolving ticketing issues was handled efficiently and professionally by the customer service team when I had difficulty booking child seat. The overall experience was positive with a cheap day parking $12 at Victoria Quay. Cheers

Response from the owner: Hi Dr Faisal, Thank you for your review and lovely feedback, we hope to see you travelling with us again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Richard Bentley

We got the ferry and the staff were kind and understanding of the people who weee seasick. Efficient service when booking in!

Response from the owner: Hi Richard, Thank you for your 5-star feedback and for choosing to travel with us. Kind Regards,The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Jennifer Gardiner

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

Leon Todd

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

F F

Response from the owner: Hi FF, We'd love to hear more about your experience and how we can look to improve next time! Please feel free to get in touch at REXfeedback@rottnestexpress.com.au. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Engine Spa

The service was good. Very efficient. We wanted to come back from Rottnest earlier then booked. The crew go us on an earlier service so that was sweet.

Response from the owner: Hi, Thank you for your 5-star feedback and glowing review, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Yvonne Butcher

Every business should have an employee like Renai. So warm and welcoming and very knowledgeable. Can’t wait to visit Rotnest island after her recommendation.

Response from the owner: Hi Yvonne, What lovely feedback on our staff member Renai, we will be sure to pass this onto her. We hope you had the most lovely trip and hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

J H

Great service. We're allowed to take earlier ferrys both ways and all extremely helpful

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

Janarina

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

Eric Harrison

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

Dirk Telkamp

From checking in to arriving on Rottnest we had fast, efficient and friendly service. Our holiday was planned 6 months in advance and we had the best time. Thanks Rotto Express.

Response from the owner: Hi Dirk, Thank you for your glowing review and feedback! We so appreciate you choosing to travel with us and hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Anita Telkamp

Dealing with Michelle and the team at rotto express was a fantastic experience and we felt really taken care of for our trip. Everything was easy to organise and communication was excellent. Will definitely use this company again for our future trips.

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

José Luis Cifuentes

Transport en ferry , navette entre Perth et L'isle de Rottnest

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

Ivan

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

Helen Smith

Ferry was great, lovely staff, loved the zooper dooper handed out on the ferry for my slight nausea..........but watch where you park.Long stay parking not well sign posted for interstate tourist unfamiliar with the area and copped a significant fine. 😬 Leave a good time to find the long stay parking and walk further to the ferry terminal.

Response from the owner: Thanks for your review Helen!

Sitiveni Weleilakeba

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

Les Miller

We had a fantastic first time .the boat is very comfortable and cool we got off and straight on the tour bus with Eli and Larry they had so much information.... great job boys 👍👍

Response from the owner: Hi Les, We so appreciate your review and valuable feedback, we will be sure to pass this onto our team! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Catherine Coleman

Great service very friendly staff advised to book before you travel as early sailings are best in hot weather

Response from the owner: Hi Catherine, Thank you for your glowing 5-star review and for choosing to travel with us. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Olaf Gosselke

Tolle überfahrt

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

David Lake

Richard was our Guide and with his dry sense of humour it made the tour much more enjoyable.

Response from the owner: Hi David, thank you for your kind review!

The deccymax

Very efficient service with the online option of changing your return ferry time. Good value way to get to the unmissable island of Rottnest

Response from the owner: Hi, Thank you for your valuable feedback and for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Colin Lloyd

Visited the island on Monday, did the amazing bus tour of the island, big thanks to cos and Eli. Going back to do the bike route on Thursday 😁. Thank you Jen for sorting us out for the re visit. Very helpful.

Response from the owner: Hi Colin, Thanks for your glowing review and valuable feedback! We are so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable time. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Rob Tulloch

Easy to find. Quick loading everyone and everything on the boat. Ship was in good condition. Fare was quite good, cheaper than their competitors at the time. Parking was packed as it was mid morning.

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

Vahid Fanaie

Safe and comfortable Ferry for a travel to Rotto

Response from the owner: Hi Vahid, thank you for your 5-star review and glowing feedback!

Cole Bradshaw

Really nice staff and quick service. Boat takes only 25 minutes and there is no stuffing around when loading people and unloading people which is great

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

Tracey Lim

Great way to travel to Rottnest

Response from the owner: Hi Tracey, thank you for your glowing review!

Lorenzo Dean

We took the premium ferry from Barrack st, Perth and it was above and beyond what we expected. Excellent service, spacious seats with beautiful views. The food and drink selection was superb, and there even was a guided tour associated with the ride. I must admit I was really impressed with what they were able to deliver. We even were provided bikes to ride the island directly which saved us so much time, we were able to explore straight away. We also did the Eco Express Adventure boat ride and wow that was something else! We got to see all of the island along with dolphins and seals up close. HIGHLY recommend, already planning to do this all again.

Response from the owner: Hi Lorenzo, Thank you for your glowing feedback and for choosing to travel with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed your experience and we were thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable time. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Albert

The staff provided excellent service and were exceptionally welcoming, even offering us complimentary ice cream, which was a thoughtful gesture. However, I personally found the prices to be somewhat excessive for what was offered. Additionally, the island itself felt overly commercialized and crowded with tourists, which detracted from the overall experience and made it unlikely that I would choose to visit again. That being said, the boat trip was enjoyable and provided a relaxing way to take in the surrounding scenery.

Response from the owner: Hi Albert, Thank you for your 5-star feedback, we hope to see you travel with us again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

jason davis

Good service and a nice quick ride on the ferry across to Rottnest.Nice and roomy on the top deck and majority of seats undercover

Response from the owner: Hi Jason, Thank you so much for your 5-star review and for choosing to travel with us! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Pascal b

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

Harriett Wilson

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

Kero Chan

The B Shed pier is about a 5 minutes walk from the station. You could get on the ferry directly with your QR code but it never hurts to ask for confirmation first. Staff would offer an island map and a ferry schedule for your reference.

Response from the owner: Hi Kero, Thank you for your kind review and wonderful feedback. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

한이슬

Amazing island. Worth a visit

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

David Kilby

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

Shelly Huang

Getting on and off the boat was smooth, the space was clean, we arrived and departed on time, and the staff were excellent.Everything is perfect.

Response from the owner: Hi Shelly, Thank you for your glowing feedback and for taking the time to let us know about your experience travelling with us - we so appreciate it! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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There’s only a few weeks left to jump on our 9pm ferry service and enjoy the last of the warm weather on Rotto. It’s the best way to experience the whole island in a day and stick around for some drinks and dinner after the crowds have left. ☀

Book online today.

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There’s only a few weeks left to jump on our 9pm ferry service and enjoy the last of the warm weather on Rotto. It’s the best way to experience the whole island in a day and stick around for some drinks and dinner after the crowds have left. ☀

Book online today.

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Who’s coming to visit me this weekend?! 😍

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We spy the Easter Quokka! 🌷 It’s only a few weeks till school holidays which means its time to start planning that trip to Rotto. Join us for our annual easter egg hunt to win epic prizes, open to all of our Quokka Club kids.

Available 12th – 27th April, only with Rottnest Express and Quokka Club.

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We spy the Easter Quokka! 🌷 It’s only a few weeks till school holidays which means its time to start planning that trip to Rotto. Join us for our annual easter egg hunt to win epic prizes, open to all of our Quokka Club kids.

Available 12th – 27th April, only with Rottnest Express and Quokka Club.

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Fancy a late night on the island? Let us be your uber! 😎

With ferry services till 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays your next night out is sorted.

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Fancy a late night on the island? Let us be your uber! 😎
With ferry services till 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays your next night out is sorted.

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Our favourite spot on the island, who’s joining us? 🐬

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Our favourite spot on the island, who’s joining us? 🐬

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Wishing everyone participating in the @porttopub swim this weekend the best of luck. 🥳 Remember to have fun and stay safe, oh and book your ferry home!

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Wishing everyone participating in the @porttopub swim this weekend the best of luck. 🥳 Remember to have fun and stay safe, oh and book your ferry home!

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The perfect Sunday vibes. ✨

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The perfect Sunday vibes. ✨

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Win The Ultimate Week on Rottnest with a ticket in the 2025 Rottnest Foundation Raffle!

🎁 9 other amazing prizes up for grabs

🎟️Tickets start at just $10

📍Exclusive to WA residents.

✨Grand draw on April 1, 2025.

Don`t miss your chance - Get your tickets now for your chance to win!

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Win The Ultimate Week on Rottnest with a ticket in the 2025 Rottnest Foundation Raffle!

🎁 9 other amazing prizes up for grabs
🎟️Tickets start at just $10
📍Exclusive to WA residents.
✨Grand draw on April 1, 2025.

Don't miss your chance - Get your tickets now for your chance to win!

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It’s a sleepy Saturday for this long weekend. 😴

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It’s a sleepy Saturday for this long weekend. 😴

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The @mswamegahomelottery is WA’s favourite home lottery, and it’s on sale now! 🎉

Not only do you have a chance to win the most MEGA Grand Prize ever—a $4.2M home in Marmion plus $100,000 cash—but you’ll also have a 1 in 19 chance of winning from a prize pool of 12,000 prizes, including 1,450 Rottnest Express vouchers! 🚤🏝️

Purchase your tickets early to be included in ALL major prize draws, including the $1.5M Applecross apartment Early Bird Prize and the $500,000 Mega Cash Prize! 💰

Every ticket sold helps provide vital support for thousands of West Aussies living with neurological conditions.

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The @mswamegahomelottery is WA’s favourite home lottery, and it’s on sale now! 🎉

Not only do you have a chance to win the most MEGA Grand Prize ever—a $4.2M home in Marmion plus $100,000 cash—but you’ll also have a 1 in 19 chance of winning from a prize pool of 12,000 prizes, including 1,450 Rottnest Express vouchers! 🚤🏝️

Purchase your tickets early to be included in ALL major prize draws, including the $1.5M Applecross apartment Early Bird Prize and the $500,000 Mega Cash Prize! 💰

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Perth really turning it on for us! 😎

Thanks for sharing @skyperth.

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Perth really turning it on for us! 😎

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That finish line feeling! 🎉Wishing all our amazing swimmers, paddlers, skippers and support crew a fantastic @rottoswim tomorrow. Stay safe and enjoy yourself.

If you haven’t yet booked your ferry home or want to head to the island to support a swimmer, then book online today – our services will sell out!

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That finish line feeling! 🎉Wishing all our amazing swimmers, paddlers, skippers and support crew a fantastic @rottoswim tomorrow. Stay safe and enjoy yourself.

If you haven’t yet booked your ferry home or want to head to the island to support a swimmer, then book online today – our services will sell out!

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It`s your last chance to grab a Red Rider Pass for 2025, don’t say we didn’t warn you!

For only $169 get 10 return trips to Rotto complete with alllllll the member benefits that are exclusive to this pass only.

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It's your last chance to grab a Red Rider Pass for 2025, don’t say we didn’t warn you!

For only $169 get 10 return trips to Rotto complete with alllllll the member benefits that are exclusive to this pass only.
Ends so soon! ⏰

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Two times the cuteness! ✌🏼

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Discover your next adventure with a ferry & accommodation package with our friends at @discoveryparksandresorts.

Save 25% off a stay of 2 nights (or more) for stays between 27 April and 18 September. Only bookable till the 28th Feb. ☀

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Discover your next adventure with a ferry & accommodation package with our friends at @discoveryparksandresorts.

Save 25% off a stay of 2 nights (or more) for stays between 27 April and 18 September. Only bookable till the 28th Feb. ☀

Enquire via our website for full prices.

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