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15 Best Perth Ferries

The crossings worth booking.

The 15 most popular perth ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.

15 Best Perth Ferries

From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour - Perth vs Fremantle: choosing the trip style you’ll enjoy most
Perth, Rottnest Island Ferries, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - Getting your bike on Rottnest: quick setup, helmet, and first scoops of quokka chaos
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

2.From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

Rottnest Island bike day from Perth with Rottnest Express ferries, Swan River commentary, and helmet + bike hire, plus time for quokkas.

★ 4.5

“One of the best trips I have ever taken. The island is like a dream - like you’re away in the tropics but with local culture. And the quokkas! Can’t beat the quokkas!”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - The water part: Swan River cruise + the fast ferry ride
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

3.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Rottnest Island by ferry and included bike hire from Perth or Fremantle, with car-free cycling, quokkas, and optional snorkeling.

★ 4.0

“The bikes and the terrain were easy to do, even for people who rarely cycle. Getting off the beaten track definitely was thw most enjoyable - the busy beaches were definitely worth avoiding.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - The 90-minute Discovery Coach Tour: see the whole island without overheating
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

4.From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

Rottnest Island day trip from Fremantle with roundtrip ferry, a 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour, and free time to spot quokkas.

★ 4.6

“Good way to explore as much of the Island as possible in a day. Really, you need more time there but for a day, it’s good. Only downside was the boat ride, the 30 minutes open sea journey to the Island is crazy. You might need a sick bag!”

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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth - The timing: how you get a full day without it feeling chaotic
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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

5.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

Same-day high-speed ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island, with time to bike, snorkel, swim, and look for quokkas.

★ 4.5

“Picked up the tickets the day before as the tour operator was very busy on the morning of the tour. Long queue to get on. Limited outside seating on the ferry and limited upstairs seating inside. Staff very friendly on the ferry. Great views along the river and commentary was informative. Island lovely to walk…”

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Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise - The 90-minute adventure cruise: why you come back damp and grinning
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Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

6.Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

Ferry to Rottnest Island plus a 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise from Perth or Fremantle, with seals, dolphins, quokkas, and free time.

★ 4.5

“Great way to see all aspects of the island and meet some friendly locals while you are at it. Loved seeing the dolphins and the boat ride was awesome. Great crew onboard, would definitely do it again!!”

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Perth to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket - Price and value: is $91.09 a fair deal?
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Perth to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

7.Perth to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

Roundtrip Perth to Rottnest ferry with hotel transfers, Swan River cruise, WiFi onboard, and about 6 hours on Rottnest to see quokkas.

★ 4.5

“The trip over took forever as we had to stop in Fremantle as well, which wasn’t advised at booking. Departed at 8.30am but didn’t get to the island until 11am, which was very disappointing and a long start to the morning. Especially when told Read more”

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Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour - On the Water: Fast, But Sometimes Bumpy (Plan for Motion Sickness)
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Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

8.Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

Speedy roundtrip ferry to Rottnest Island from Hillarys Boat Harbour for an independent, car-free day with beaches, quokkas, and lighthouse views.

★ 4.5

“Enjoyable day, staff were friendly and helpful and Gerry was clean and comfortable. The island was great. Just one thing to bare in mind is if you are sensitive to motion sickness get ready, the ride to the island was probably one of the worse when it comes to rocking and I got motion sickness…”

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Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire - Bike Hire on Rottnest: Your Freedom Ticket
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Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

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

Fast ferry from Hillarys plus bike hire for a self-guided Rottnest Island day, with time to chase beaches, quokkas, and Wadjemup Lighthouse.

★ 4.5

“The whole experience was great, from pick up to drop off. This company has a very efficient way of providing everything from picking up your bikes, getting everything off and on the ferries in a well drilled operation. I was very impressed with everything, thank you”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - Arriving at Thompson Bay: where the island day really begins
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

10.From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

Perth to Rottnest Island by ferry with a 90-minute coach tour for Quokkas, Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End views, and beach time.

★ 4.6

“Eli,our guide was brilliant. What came over was the fact he loved his job and his knowledge of the island forna and flora was top notch. Special thanks to Simon,our driver who steered us safely round the island,avoiding the amateur cyclists!”

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Hillary's Harbour: Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package - Choosing 10,000 ft vs 15,000 ft: what changes in the experience
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Hillary’s Harbour: Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

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

Tandem sky jump over Rottnest Island plus a same-day ferry from Hillarys. Choose 10,000 or 15,000 ft, then explore freely.

★ 4.9

“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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Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Perth to Rottnest - Swan River to Rottnest: More Than a Crossing
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Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Perth to Rottnest

12.Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Perth to Rottnest

SeaLink ferry from Perth to Rottnest with bike hire, helmet and lock included. Cycle beaches for quokkas, then return same day.

★ 5.0

“Rottnest Island is beautiful and a must-see for Perth visitors. The ferry ride was comfortable and the staff were pleasant and friendly. The rented bikes were functional. An option for upgrade to an e-bike would have made the experience even more amazing.”

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Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry, Bike, Coffee & Lobster Roll - Coffee on the ferry: a small included perk with real mood value
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Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry, Bike, Coffee & Lobster Roll

Perth: Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry - Getting started: Eagle Dr, Jandakot Airport, and a guided hand
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Perth: Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry

15.Perth: Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry

Fly from Jandakot to Rottnest and back with Rottnest Express ferry. Scenic Perth, Swan River and Fremantle views in a small group.

★ 4.6

“It was a very worthwhile and enjoyable trip. The flight transfer was smooth and incredibly fast, which meant we arrived on Rottnest Island much quicker than by ferry and had more time to explore and relax. Everything was well organised and stress-free. The only improvement I would suggest is to offer an option to fly…”

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