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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Darryl Taggart

Had a great day at Rottnest Island via Rottnest express tour. The bus ride with Cos Driving and Eli doing a running commentary as we went he is extremely knowledgeable. I loved his enthusiasm for the dolphins. All in a very positive experience. Thanks

Z Betty

외부에 제일 앞에 앉는것은 몸이 졎을 것을 감안해야 합니다. 바람이 심하게 부는 날은 물이 많이 튑니다.

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

Mel Feilding

Last minute trip over and as always was amazing! We love Rotto.

Kane Bennett

Super efficient!

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

George Qiao

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

Isaac Mak

I searched online ticket the night before, all tickets in the next morning were sold out, I tried to go there to buy a walk-in ticket, I succeeded! Try walk-in if you can't buy the time zone online!

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

Peter Brown

Very fast ride. Stayed inside. Good value. Hired bike and while a bit expensive made the day enjoyable as I rode from one end of island to the other end.

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

Sarah Gillett

Rottnest Express Ferry and 90 minute bus tour of the island was a brilliant way to discover RI for the first time. Ferry was clean, comfortable and got us across really quickly there and back. Ferries left on time. Cos was a very safe and careful bus driver, friendly and lovely to talk to during the halfway stop. Coach was clean and comfortable. Eli was a knowledgeable and friendly guide, with great information and an easy to listen to voice during the tour. An educated overview of the history of the island, its flora and fauna and geology.A really great experience and good value for money

Response from the owner: Hi Sarah, Thanks for your review and fabulous feedback, we appreciate you travelling with us and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Discover Bus Tour with our amazing Cos and Eli! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

allan casey

Had a Fantastic day, Eli our tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable and professional, would recommend this day trip for anyone- absolutely fantastic

Response from the owner: Hi Allan, Thank you for your 5-star review and amazing feedback, we will be sure to pass this onto Eli. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Matt Q

Malcolm and Sophie were fantastic hosts!!! Had a great time on the trip! Highly recommend!!

Response from the owner: Hi Matt, thank you for your glowing review on our fabulous Malcolm and Sophie. We appreciate you travelling with us!

Shauna McGee Kinney SMK Writer

Reliable service. Nice ride to Rotto

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

Simon Allen

Awesome experience! Excellent, informed, commentary. Fabulous fun on the boat. Highly recommend,

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

Tithi Reviews

Great service. Be prepared for motion sickness if you are susceptible as the ride can be VERY rocky. Ferry was fast and on-time. Overall had a great day. Saw dolphins as well which is a bonus.

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

max (maaxxw)

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

Pauline Plant

Lovely staff comfortable ride

Response from the owner: Hi Pauline, thanks for your 5-star review and lovely feedback!

Susmita Mishra

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

Erryn

Service was as expected, trip across was as stated and as usual an experience to come back from Rottnest. Communication was clear and notice given for change of route. Was late departing to heap over due to other ships in the area so be prepared to wait in the sun if necessary. Staff were friendly and super efficient in packing and unpacking belongings.

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

Anupam K

Good service to Rottnest Island

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

Petra Linna

Nopea, ystävällinen palvelu

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

Jason Deighton

Well organised operation would highly recommend this service to Rottnest island

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

Zelda Han

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

Dr. Anne Dickinson

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

Camilo L

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

呂小姐

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

Lila Skyla

Rottnest was amazing !!! 💯💯💯but unfortunately the ferry ride was a let down 😢Very unprofessional staff in regard to talking to passengers politely and respectfully. Would not recommend this company - and would not use ever !!! Again !!!!!Sorry guys 🙈🙈

Response from the owner: Hi Lila, Thanks for your review and feedback. We pride ourselves on offering the highest level of customer service at Rottnest Express and are disappointed to hear this was not your experience. We would love to get some further information on your experience so we can better pass on this feedback and work to rectify this issue. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Miss T

I always love going to the Rottenest and the Rottenest express is the best way to go!

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

Gregor Schoock

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

Michael Audrain

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

Tina L

quick ferry offers bike rentals

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

ray Whitehouse

Unfortunately winds were up to 28 knots,but the whole crew did everything possible to make it a memorable trip.The captain did a fantastic job of navigating the vessel to make the trip as smooth as possible.We got the Premium package and so glad we did ,the food, service and staff were second to none. Highly recommended this package and would certainly do it again.

Response from the owner: Hi Ray, Thank you for your kind feedback on our crew and vessels, we are glad we could make the journey a safe and comfortable one for you. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

Muhammad Usman

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

M K

Konnte einen gebuchten un gezahlten Trip sehr kurzfristig wegen akuter Krankheit nicht wahrnehmen. Eine Stornierung mit vollständiger Rückerstattung wurde ohne zögern angeboten. Wirklich sehr kulant und freundlich.

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

Hagia Ba

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Anne Graham

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

Sihyeon Kim

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Rita Paltrinieri

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Daniel Drabble

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Sara Ferri

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Nuttha Padget

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raymond briffa

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

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Joshua Boulton (JBCricketball)

Quick and easy place to catch ferry to Rottnest.

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

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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! 😎

With 20% off ferry fares for Father`s Day weekend you can give him the gift he doesn`t even know he wants. Use code DAD at checkout to save.

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Get dad something better than a gift card this year, get him a trip to Rotto! 😎

With 20% off ferry fares for Father's Day weekend you can give him the gift he doesn't even know he wants. Use code DAD at checkout to save.

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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! 😆
Who’s planning a trip to Rotto this 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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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.

#lovemyrotto #rottnestexpress #rottnestislandwa

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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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It’s giving ✨ prepared ✨

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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. ✨
Enquire online now for bookings until mid-September 2024.

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What’s for lunch? 😉🍃
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$What’s for lunch? 😉🍃 📸 @diffract.ion #lovemyrotto #rottnestexpress #rottnestislandwa$

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There’s nothing like watching a storm roll over while all cosy on Rotto. 🌧
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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?!
It’s free and easy to join and there’s prizes to be won. Visit our website for further information.

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Have you joined in on our Quokka Colouring Competition yet? 🌈 If no, why not?!
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