Adventure Boat Tours

Experience Rottnest’s coastline from a whole new perspective on this fast paced, open air boat ride designed for travellers who want big adventure in less time. This tour takes you on a 45-minute journey across the island’s most iconic bays and turquoise waters — with fresh ocean air, sweeping views, and the freedom of being out on the water.

Your host will guide you along Rottnest’s spectacular coastline, sharing stories and pointing out the landmarks that make the island so unique. You’ll cruise past sweeping beaches, and crystal-clear bays that can only be fully appreciated from the water. There’s also a chance to spot New Zealand fur seals, sea lions, ospreys, and other marine life enjoying the island’s waters. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, every ride offers a front row seat to Rottnest’s natural coastal beauty.

Perfect for families, groups, and visitors short on time, this tour delivers a refreshing, scenic, high-energy experience in just 45 minutes.

Departs 10:30am between November & May. 

Please note that this tour is NOT suitable for children under 4 years of age, expectant mothers, passengers with a pre-existing back injury or passengers confined to a wheelchair.

Experience Rottnest Island’s coastline at its most spectacular on this immersive open‑air boat adventure to see the humpback whales. Designed for travellers seeking the island’s fullest ocean journey, this tour takes you further, longer, and deeper into the wild marine landscapes that surround Rottnest.

Your host will guide you across an extended stretch of coastline, sharing stories, island history, and insights into the unique marine environment. Along the way, you’ll explore multiple bays only accessible from the water, each revealing a different side of Rottnest’s rugged beauty.

During whale season, the tour’s open‑water route places you right along the migration path, offering guaranteed sightings of humpback whales as they travel through Rottnest’s offshore waters.

These encounters are the highlight of the journey — powerful, breathtaking, and unforgettable.

Departs 10:30am between September & November. 

Please note that this tour is NOT suitable for children under 4 years of age, expectant mothers, passengers with a pre-existing back injury or passengers confined to a wheelchair.