Welcome to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Express sets sail from three handy locations in Fremantle and central Perth. Each departure point has different advantages – it’s easy to select one to suit your needs.

Why travel with Rottnest Express?

  1. More departures, more often
  2. Swan River cruise with guided commentary (departing Perth)
  3. More than just a ferry service – We offer bike hire, bus tours, adventure tours, and other products.
  4. 60 years reliable service – No one knows Rotto like us!
  5. Most experienced and trusted ferry operator
REX Adventure Boat Eco-boat Tour host explaining to guests

Experience all that Rottnest Island has to offer

Book a package deal including transport, tour the highlights of the island, explore by bike, snorkel under the waves or just unwind in your beachside accommodation: Rottnest Island can be as energetic or relaxed as you need it to be.

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Rottnest Express B Shed Terminal
Excellent
4.3
Based on 1027 reviews
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Temporary shed whilst doing renovations. Quick and efficient
Service overall was very good. The one missing star is because the bikes aren't up to scratch and probably needs to be upgraded, it's a struggle going around the Island with them.
Great
A very good day for a party of 4 with only negatives being 1 bike had gear issues & the 4.30 ferry home was very full & seating was cramped with groups having to separate to get seats.We went over on 7.30 from Freo & smooth loading & trip arriving on time. Our rented bikes were available- sadly 1 bikes gears were poor. Otherwise all good.The 4.30 ferry was a 3 deck boat stopping Freo enroute to Perth. It was packed & for some uncomfortable. Would pay to get on asap & not leave it to 4.25.Trip home was smooth. Both ferries had snack bar/bar working on board serving an array of snacks, & hot & cold drinks.Guests were able to retake their own bikes to island. The stop in Freo is very central, easy to get to, with parking available.The Island is great.
Comfortable ferry with amenities ⛴️
Easy and no fuss service. They also let us on the earlier departure when we finished at Rottnest Island a touch earlier than planned.
The ferry ride was fine but I'm peed off. I have an Ebike but was told I couldn't take it on the ferry as it has an integrated battery. Due to safety regulations I was told ebikes are not allowed unless the battery is removed. However, waiting to board today 2 people came off the ferry with ebikes with batteries in place wrapped in cling film. Seems you get nothing for doing the right thing.
Excellent service, our ferry was completely full and we left and arrived on time. Cheaper tickets than sealink on our return. Good seating options, feels a bit smaller than the sealink ferry but works well. Only 30 minutes between Rottnest island and Fremantle so just enough time to sit down and relax for a little bit. Toilets are available on board. You can bring your bicycle too if you want.
Affordable prices and great reliable service. Always clean and staff are great with luggage transfers.
Pretty good, just disgustingly expensive for what they offer.
All day parking at C shed Wilson parking for ferry to Rottnest island. Spotted quokas behind and in Rottnest bakery, near bus stop 3 Henrietta rocks, bus stop 5 Parker point, bus stop 11 West End.
Response from the owner: Hi SY, Thank you for your review and for choosing to travel with us - we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Response from the owner: Hi Toral, thanks for your 5-star review!
Merely observed
Response from the owner: Hi Paul, thanks for your review.
Response from the owner: Hi Dixita, thank you for your 5-star review!
Response from the owner: Hi Faysol, thank you for your 5-star review!
Response from the owner: Hi Jigar, thank you for your 5-star review!
Great service ! Fast on time efficient staff
Response from the owner: Hi Barb, thank you for your glowing review!
They leave on time. We were there around 8:20am and there were already a queue going in the express. They leave exactly a minute after 8:30am.
Response from the owner: Hi Anthony, thanks for your 5-star review!
Amazing Service and transport!
Response from the owner: Thanks for your 5-star review Subhash!
Response from the owner: Hi Gilly, thanks for your review!
Easy enough to take the ferry to Rottnest from here. Took the bikes across as well.
Response from the owner: Hi Travis, Thank you for your glowing review and for choosing to travel with us. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Response from the owner: Hi Tatsuya, thanks for your review!
Response from the owner: Hi Giann, thanks for your review!
It was the best experience for me. Nearly 30 minutes but best
Response from the owner: Hi Shishir, thank you for your glowing 5-star review!
Really friendly, efficient and professional staff. Great experience from booking at the kiosk at Barrack Street jetty in Perth to disembarkation at the end of the day. We did the premium package, where the crew laid on a great spread with good coffee in the morning, and fab nibbles with wine tasting on the return. As we weren't renting bikes, the 90 min bus highlights tour with Larry driving and Malcolm giving really interesting and informative commentary (with a few groaners of jokes lol), was really worth it. Great value for money and highly recommend
Response from the owner: Hi Chris, Thank you for your glowing review on our Perth Premium Service! We appreciate you choosing to travel with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
The guys from Rottnest Express took us in quickly and free of charge after Sealink simply cancelled our last ferry without informing us. They also took our bikes which we rented from Sealink. Thanks for that!
Response from the owner: Hi Julia, thank you for your glowing feedback - we are so happy we could help!
Friendly efficient staff
Response from the owner: Hi Jo, thanks for your review!
A little hidden and nothing special but quite okay.
Response from the owner: Hi Jack, thank you for your review!
Response from the owner: Hi Simran, thank you for your review!
For ferry
Response from the owner: Hi Rattans, thank you for your review!
On time departure of ferryIf you book from klook, remember redeem your printer receipt before queuing.A must go place if you’re in perth, cheaper if you depart here rather than Perth city.
Response from the owner: Hi, thank you for your valuable review!
Easygoing experience. In order to decrease the level of confusion for those, who arrive to Fremantle by train, I believe a sign towards B shed when exiting the railway station would be greatly appreciated.
Response from the owner: Hi Lukas, Thank you for your valuable feedback, we really appreciate your review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
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Did you know we offer Adventure Boat Tours on Rotto? 😎 The perfect experience for a nature lover on a day or extended stay to the island. 

Our season has just been extended till May 19 so make sure you get in quick before we finish tours for winter, tours return in September. 

Book online today.

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Did you know we offer Adventure Boat Tours on Rotto? 😎 The perfect experience for a nature lover on a day or extended stay to the island.

Our season has just been extended till May 19 so make sure you get in quick before we finish tours for winter, tours return in September.

Book online today.

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Rottnest Island is home to some of WA’s best snorkelling spots, here's our top 3. 🀿

🐠 Little Salmon Bay - perfect for the inquisitive type, venture through the snorkel trail and informative underwater plaques 
🐟 Henrietta Rocks - check out the only wreck on Rotto you can snorkel to! 
πŸ™ The Basin - our go-to for beginners and little ones 

Let us know if you check out any of these spots! 

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Rottnest Island is home to some of WA’s best snorkelling spots, here`s our top 3. 🀿


🐠 Little Salmon Bay - perfect for the inquisitive type, venture through the snorkel trail and informative underwater plaques

🐟 Henrietta Rocks - check out the only wreck on Rotto you can snorkel to!

πŸ™ The Basin - our go-to for beginners and little ones


Let us know if you check out any of these spots!

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Add some ✨sparkle✨ to Mother's Day this year by treating mum to a trip to Rottnest Island. 

Use code MUM to save 20% off ferry fares for the 11th and 12th May 2024 only. 

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The crystal-clear water of our DREAMS. 😍
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We've been keeping a secret. 🀭

After months of work in the Rottnest Express creative lab πŸ§ͺ we are so excited to announce that our new Activity Book is available for sale! Get your hot little hands on one of these at our terminals or onboard on your way to Rotto. 

Complete with over 90 stickers 😍 and a pack of coloured pencils and crayons, this activity book is suitable for both kids and adults. 

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We`ve been keeping a secret. 🀭

After months of work in the Rottnest Express creative lab πŸ§ͺ we are so excited to announce that our new Activity Book is available for sale! Get your hot little hands on one of these at our terminals or onboard on your way to Rotto.

Complete with over 90 stickers 😍 and a pack of coloured pencils and crayons, this activity book is suitable for both kids and adults.

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Planning a trip to Rotto? Here’s our top 8 must do’s! 

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Planning a trip to Rotto? Here’s our top 8 must do’s!

β˜€ Quokka spotting
β˜€ Bathurst Lighthouse
β˜€ Pinky’s Rottnest Island for sunset
β˜€ Mini golf at the Family Fun Park
β˜€ Eco Express Boat Tour
β˜€ Wadjemup Bidi walking trails
β˜€ Secluded fishing spots
β˜€ Underwater playgrounds
Want more? Visit our website.

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Join us on @rottnestislandwa to commemorate ANZAC Day at the Dusk or Dawn Service. β˜€

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island played an important role in the First and Second World Wars, and there are many places of historical significance that can still be seen on the island today. Many generations of families also hold an important connection to the island with ancestors who were stationed on the island during WWI and WWII.

We are running a 5:45pm service on April 24 and a 5am on April 25 to get you to these important services. Book online today and register for the dusk or dawn services on our website. 

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Join us on @rottnestislandwa to commemorate ANZAC Day at the Dusk or Dawn Service. β˜€

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island played an important role in the First and Second World Wars, and there are many places of historical significance that can still be seen on the island today. Many generations of families also hold an important connection to the island with ancestors who were stationed on the island during WWI and WWII.

We are running a 5:45pm service on April 24 and a 5am on April 25 to get you to these important services. Book online today and register for the dusk or dawn services on our website.

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To our valued customers, 

Please be advised as of Monday 22 April, our Northport ferry terminal at 1 Emma Place, North Fremantle will be closed for renovations. The Northport cafΓ© will also be closed. All affected customers will be notified. During this time customers can still depart for Rottnest Island at our terminals at Bshed, Victoria Quay Fremantle or Barrack Street Jetty, Elizabeth Quay Perth. 

We are available on 1300 467 688 or by emailing us at reservations@rottnestexpress.com.au. 

We look forward to reopening mid-September! πŸ€—

The team at Rottnest Express.

To our valued customers,

Please be advised as of Monday 22 April, our Northport ferry terminal at 1 Emma Place, North Fremantle will be closed for renovations. The Northport cafΓ© will also be closed. All affected customers will be notified. During this time customers can still depart for Rottnest Island at our terminals at Bshed, Victoria Quay Fremantle or Barrack Street Jetty, Elizabeth Quay Perth.

We are available on 1300 467 688 or by emailing us at reservations@rottnestexpress.com.au.

We look forward to reopening mid-September! πŸ€—

The team at Rottnest Express.
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The @mswamegahomelottery is your ticket to a life unlimited and time is running out for your chance to win! 😍

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Rottnest Express B Shed Terminal
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Based on 1026 reviews
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