Book a Rottnest Island Ferry

Book a Rottnest Island Ferry

Rottnest Island Ferry

Rottnest Island ferry port in Australia offers ferry crossings to Fremantle (B-Shed), North Fremantle (Northport), Perth (Barrack Street) & Hillarys. With a selection of up to 110 sailings weekly, the port of Rottnest Island connects Australia with Perth.

Sailing duration ranges from 2 hours hours on the Perth (Barrack Street) service to 30 minutes on the Fremantle (B-Shed) service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Rottnest Island fare search.

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Island Jetty, Rottnest Island

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Is there a ferry from Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Express & Rottnest Fast Ferries offer ferries from Rottnest Island, Australia. Ferries from Rottnest Island sail approximately 16 times daily and 110 times weekly.

Where can I get a ferry from Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island ferries sail to 4 ports; Fremantle (B-Shed), North Fremantle (Northport), Perth (Barrack Street) & Hillarys connecting Australia with Perth.

How long is the ferry from Rottnest Island?

Ferries sailing from Rottnest Island take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the destination. The most popular route from Rottnest Island is the Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry, costing around $156 and sailing in 30 minutes.

How much do ferries from Rottnest Island cost?

Ferry price from Rottnest Island depends on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

  • Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) - $156
  • Rottnest Island to North Fremantle (Northport) - $159

Is there a car ferry from Rottnest Island?

Currently cars are not allowed on ferries from Rottnest Island.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries from Rottnest Island?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries from Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express & Rottnest Fast Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Rottnest Island?

Currently pets are not allowed on ferries from Rottnest Island.

Can I book a cabin on ferries from Rottnest Island?

There are no cabins on board the ferries from Rottnest Island.

Can I bring a bicycle on a ferry from Rottnest Island?

Yes, you can bring a bicycle on a ferry from Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express. Most ferry companies allow bicycles on board, but it is always best to check policies regarding bringing bicycles on the ferry. View our Deal Finder for more information on routes.

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