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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

4.3362 reviewsSwan River

  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s treasures, with numerous white sandy beaches, secluded bays, abundant wildlife and fascinating history. Hop on the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island and enjoy free time to explore the coast, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at leisure, before returning on the afternoon ferry to the mainland.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Rottnest Island Authority fee
  • Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees to any attractions

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Ratings come from 362 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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  • 5Highly recommend

    Highly recommend pre book as fully booked out day we went . 2 hr trip from Perth .Arrive early for better seating options.

    Maps24642603240via Tripadvisor

  • 5Excellent day out

    An early start from the Barrack Street Jetty for the all-day excursion. Fairly full boat, with additional pickups at Freemantle. Outstanding downriver commentary. Clean & comfortable cabin with good viewing windows.

    877lmovia Tripadvisor

  • 5Up close with the adorable quokkas💗

    For our 2nd time, it was twice the fun, great adventure & even better experienced seeing, observing again & again with the super friendly, cutest & adorable QUOKKAS.

    sofiaorquiachanvia Tripadvisor

  • 4If fit, do a trail, no need for bikes or buses!

    Staying in Perth near Elizabeth Quay. Trip from there to Rottnest is 1.5 hours but if you take train to Freemantle, and go from there, it's about the same time. BUT you then miss all the buildings along the river. Punctual, not that cheap but seats comfortable and you can buy drinks and snacks. We did our own thing, walking along a trail.

    juliebarrett1964via Tripadvisor

  • 5Must Do Day Trip in Perth

    Wonderful day trip by self exploring the entire island with hop on and hop off bus.

    tingclsjkchmvia Tripadvisor

  • 3Disappointing "Selective" Service – Professionalism Missing at Rottnest Express

    I am deeply disappointed by the unprofessional and biased service from a male crew member during my trip with Rottnest Express. 我对乘坐 Rottnest Express 期间一名男性船员表现出的非专业且有偏见的服务深感失望。 1. During Boarding (上船时): He was enthusiastically offering maps to passengers ahead of me. However, when it was my turn, he became stone-faced and silent. Even when I proactively asked for a map and said "thank you," he completely ignored me. 他热情地为我前面的乘客提供地图,但轮到我时却冷脸沉默。即便我主动索要地图并致谢,他仍对我视而不见,不发一言。 2. During Disembarking (下船时): While he responded to other passengers' thanks, he stayed silent and dismissive when my companion and I thanked him, despite clearly hearing us. 下船时,他会回应其他人的致谢,但当我和同伴向他道谢时,他明明听到了却刻意保持沉默,态度傲慢。 Conclusion (总结): As an Asian traveler, the stark contrast in his demeanor felt deliberate and targeted. We remained polite throughout, but were met with "selective silence." This kind of biased attitude is unacceptable. 作为亚裔游客,他前后态度的剧烈反差让我感到是刻意针对。我们始终保持礼貌,却遭遇了这种“选择性沉默”。这种偏见待遇令人无法接受。

    Meander48985128699via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Meeting point
Ferry departs from Barrack Street jetty at 8:45am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 400 travellers
Operated by
Rottnest Express
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Perth

  • Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 286 experiences we list in Perth.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 286.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Perth

Perth is the capital of Western Australia, a sunny Indian Ocean city on the Swan River with a large hilltop park, white beaches and the port of Fremantle.

Perth sits where the Swan River widens into a broad estuary on the Indian Ocean coast, and it is often described as one of the most remote large cities in the world, with Adelaide more than two thousand kilometres to the east. Kings Park, a large reserve of bushland and botanic garden on a hill, looks over the skyline and the water, and the Elizabeth Quay waterfront anchors the centre.

Top-ranked sights in Perth: Margaret River, Swan River, Rottnest Island.

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