12 Island Ferries in Rottnest Island, From Cheapest Up

1.From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,246 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $99Our pick

Take SeaLink from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then tour the island by air-conditioned bus with live English commentary. The 105-minute route visits Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, with free time for beaches, food, and quokka spotting. Guides such as Leah, Barney, and Jason have earned special praise.

“Excellent trip out on the ferry to Rottnest. Comfortable seats and free ice block too. Well organised tour with knowledagble guide for the bus”

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2.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take the fast ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect your included bike at the jetty, and spend the day riding between bays, beaches, and quokka spots. You set the pace, with time for swimming, snorkelling, lunch, and photos. The full island loop takes about 3 to 5 hours, with hills and wind along the way.

“Rottenest island is a great day out, I would recommend it to anyone. The quokka's are just excellent.”

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3.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, with Swan River commentary on the outward trip, then collect a hire bike and explore independently. You have about a full day for beaches, quokkas, bays, and swimming. Allow 3 to 5 hours to ride the island, and bring food, water, sunscreen, and a towel.

“A fantastic way (by bike) to view the island. Great to be able to stop, enjoy a beach and swim to cool down before traveling to the next one. Food was delicious at Frankie's. Beer well deserved after all the exercise!”

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4.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 1 day · from $112

Take the 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see beaches, bays, Wadjemup Lighthouse, quokkas, and key cultural sites before enjoying free time to swim, eat, or explore on foot.

“had a wonderful day, the guides were great and the views amazing. Will definitely do again.”

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5.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $90

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a self-guided day among 63 beaches, 20 bays, walking trails, and quokkas. From Perth, enjoy Swan River commentary before the ocean crossing. You arrange bikes, snorkel gear, food, and activities yourself, then return by ferry the same day.

“Just ask questions as to where everything is, not a lot of signs or help, do your reseach first, and it will be a lot less stressfull!”

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6.Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $65

Take a fast 40-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, then spend the day your way. Swim at one of 63 bays, spot quokkas, hire a bike, ride the hop-on hop-off bus, visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, or enjoy lunch in the Settlement. Return by the 4:30pm ferry.

“Book early for bikes Hop on hop off bus available every 20mins very good. $30 pp. If u meet any of the volunteers they are a wealth of information”

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7.Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $86

Take a roughly 45-minute fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect a hired bike and helmet, then set your own route. Ride among 63 bays and beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, and scenic coastal roads before returning by ferry. Hotel pickup is available from selected Perth hotels.

“Great value for money. Got collected from a nearby hotel, a ferry over to the island with bike hire. Back in Perth around 6pm. A great day out ❤️”

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8.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel from Perth to Rottnest Island by ferry, with a one-hour Swan River commentary, a 90-minute guided coach tour, and free time to explore. See quokkas, Wadjemup Lighthouse, Cathedral Rocks, West End, and secluded bays. Guides may include Eli, Holly, Max, or Mark, with return ferry service at 4:30pm.

“I really enjoyed the day. the ferry had it's air con which was a bit cold but otherwise very pleasant. The tour was great, very informative and the overall time was good for a day trip. plenty of time after to go and explore. I didn't order a bike which, I think I would after the tour but you don't have too. As a solo traveller I think this was a great day out. I didn't feel the "odd one out" because I was alone so that was great.”

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9.Hillary’s Harbour: Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $337

Take a tandem skydive over Rottnest Island with Skydive Geronimo, choosing 10,000 or 15,000 feet. You will freefall at about 200 km/hr, then float beneath the parachute before landing on the beach. The package includes return ferry tickets from Hillarys, island admission, a small group, and time to explore Rottnest afterward.

“everything went so smooth! my guide/instructor (sorry i forgot his name alr) was really kind and amazing! he knew i was alone and nobody was with me to watch me along and he was really kind lol especially bcs its also my first time super worth ur money✨✨🫶🏼”

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10.Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $334Top rated

Take a same-day ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, walk 15 minutes to the airfield, and make a tandem skydive with Skydive Geronimo. Choose a 10,000-foot or 15,000-foot jump, with up to 66 seconds of free-fall, then enjoy Rottnest at your own pace before returning by ferry.

“My daughter’s 16th birthday was absolutely an amazing experience sky diving with her boyfriend for the first time. (Albeit very scary for mum watching) Geronimo at Rottnest island were absolutely amazing! Will definitely recommend the staff, pilot and the sky divers that made the day so wonderful for them, thank you.”

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11.Rottnest Island Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $60Best value

Catch the 9:30 am Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle and spend about seven to eight hours exploring Rottnest Island on your own. Swim at white-sand beaches, meet quokkas, rent a bike, ride the island bus, or visit historic sites before returning on the afternoon ferry. Food, bike hire, and attractions cost extra.

“Spectacular views plenty of quokkas bike ridding around the island was fantastic swimming and lookouts plenty”

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12.Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $365

Take a same-day ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island, walk 15 minutes to the airfield, and make a tandem skydive from 10,000 or 15,000 feet with Skydive Geronimo. Expect up to 66 seconds of free-fall, a five-minute parachute ride, beach landing, and time to explore the island before returning by ferry.

“Super recomendo essa companhia que organizou o voo de paraquedas na Rottness Island. Todos os passos foram rigorosamente explicados seja por e-mail, mensagem de WhatsApp ou vídeo explicativo dos procedimentos a serem executados durante o voo. O instrutor foi bastante cuidadoso com as explicações também. Durante o voo o instrutor também é zeloso com sua segurança, oferecendo o melhor daquele momento imperdível. A escolha dessa ilha é perfeita, uma vez que tudo contribui para que a aventura seja um filme que ganhou o Oscar.”

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