Rottnest Express - Ferry & Experiences for Rottnest Island

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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Rottnest Express Events & Offers

Telethon Saver ferry fares from $53

Quokka Club

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.

Experience all that Rottnest Island has to offer

Book a package deal, 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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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

ROTTNEST EXPRESS AND COVID-19

Our JourneySafe COVID safety & vaccination protocols means that we have implemented enhanced procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic so that you can travel with peace of mind. JourneySafe protocols not only comply fully with Federal and State Government and Industry standards, they go Beyond. Your health and wellbeing will be at the forefront of everything we do and will enhance your unique experience with Journey Beyond.

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. It remains a mandatory requirement that masks be worn whilst on-board all Rottnest Express services to and from Rottnest Island.

Find out more Important Rottnest Island Authority Notice

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