Welcome to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Express sets sail from three handy locations in Fremantle and central Perth. Each departure point has different advantages โ€“ itโ€™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.

Google Reviews

aasma fiaz
1 day ago
Leanne Irwin
2 days ago
We left from Northport as B Shed is currently having work done. The signs to the ferry terminal are clear. Plenty of parking at this time of the year. $42.00 for three days to park the car. We went back to B shed to pick up the passengers there. The ride over was bumpy, which the skipper warned us about, but it still only 30 minutes, and the ferry handled it easily. The ride back was calm and easy, 25 minutes to Northport. Ferries clean, staff friendly, Rottnest beautiful as always!
Response from the owner:Hi Leanne, Thank you for your 5-star feedback, we are pleased to hear that you had a pleasant experience with us and we hope to see you travelling again soon. Kindest Regards, The Rottnest Express Team
Gail Pirozzi
2 days ago
It was excelent weather the day we caught the boat to Rotto, the crew loaded our bikes safely, trip was a bit bumpy, but the day was great.
Response from the owner:Hi Gail, thank you for your lovely 5-star review!
William Kemp
4 days ago
Very well kept, and very clean
Response from the owner:Hi William, thank you for your 5-star review!
Kristy Kelly
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Hi Kristy, thank you for your 5-star review!
Bridget
7 days ago
Des & Holly were our driver & guide. Very informative & entertaining
Response from the owner:Hi Bridget, Thank you for the lovely feedback on Des & Holly from our Discover Bus Tour team. Kindest Regards, The Rottnest Express Team
Des & Holly was the bestโ™ฅ๏ธŽ
Response from the owner:Hi, thank you for your 5-star review!
Pauline Murray
1 week ago
Friendly and informative staff. Holly and Simon made it a fun trip.
Response from the owner:Hi Pauline, thank you for your fabulous review on our amazing team!
Angela
1 week ago
Fabulous overview of the island and its history. Holly and Simon were very entertaining and informative
Response from the owner:Hi Angela, Thank you for the glowing review and amazing feedback on Holly & Simon from our team. Kindest Regards, The Rottnest Express Team
Laurence Tray
1 week ago
All in all I would happily live on this island in a heartbeat ๐Ÿ’“.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and feedback Laurence! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Rachel
2 weeks ago
Excellent return trip with Rottnest Express from B Shed. Easy boarding, punctual departures, and a smooth ride both to and from the island. The B Shed location is perfect if you are using public transport. Great service all around
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Rachel! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Steve Hulland
2 weeks ago
Great experience with Rottnest Express - Their staff are so friendly and accommodating throughout the booking and whole travel experience. We have travelled with them for many years and their service has always been excellent.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and feedback Steve! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Richmond T
2 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Richmond! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
HEATHER EDWARDS
3 weeks ago
We were part of a journey beyond group and the Rottnest trip was organised by them. We could not fault it. Well organised and very informative, we were most impressed.
Tracey Donovan
3 weeks ago
I feel a small information video, especially to show details of the bike setup, is imperative in my opinion. ie. front brake should look like this (mine was undone) Here are the gears, where they are and how they work etc. While people are waiting in the queue they can watch this video.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 3-star review and feedback Tracey. Firstly, we would like to apologise for the issue you encountered with your bike and we hope that upon being made aware of the issue our crew rectified this for you immediately. We also appreciate your feedback regarding an informative video and although we don't have permission to present this information whilst on the jetty, it's definitely something we could look at introducing elsewhere! If you would like to provide us with any further feedback, we welcome you to write to us at [email protected]. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Michael Lim
3 weeks ago
Bought tickets at counter serve by Obe, he was patient to guide us on timing and where to board. Appreciated and recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and feedback for our team Michael! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Annaoj Dlabbis
4 weeks ago
We actually used the Northport terminal. Had a good trip over with reasonably calm conditions. Staff are usually pretty professional and friendly and run a tight ship, pun intended. We were only on a day-trip as staying over is very expensive, however we always have a great time and if the weather is favourable we enjoy the ferry trips too.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 4-star review Annaoj! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Tony Pirozzi
4 weeks ago
Good crew and very comfortable boat
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 4-star review Tony! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Terri Reading
4 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Terri! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
It is fast and the crew is kind.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Albert! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Maxine Wilkins
4 weeks ago
Great Ferry Service, Hop on hop off bus also good. Need more change rooms around fro swimmers
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 3-star review Maxine! The Rottnest Island Authority welcomes feedback regarding island facilities via their online form if you would like to redirect your suggestion. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Virginia Butters
1 month ago
An all round wonderful experience. The ferry rides were smooth and comfortable, the bus tour was informative and entertaining and getting to see the quokkas up close was amazing. Plenty of great food options and things to see and do on the island.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Virginia! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Catherine Powell
1 month ago
Thank you so much to the whole Rottnest team for a fantastic trip too and from Rottnest Island. The guys were very helpful as I tried to suss out getting the battery out of my electric bike with my two toddlers in tow. The ferry ride was smooth, the people helpful and the amenities clean! Would highly recommend using these guys for your day out on Rottnest Island!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and wonderful feedback Catherine! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Victoria Glassey
1 month ago
Thank you so much to Rottnest Express for a wonderful day on the island! From lovely Matty giving us a flat white and a water on the very first boat of the morning, to the amazing bike crew - shout out to Jacob and the bike tech lads for the excellent bikes! They were brand new and such a dream to ride around the island. The toilets smelt lovely, and the air conditioning was amazing after a hot day cycling around. The staff were absolutely wonderful with our toddler twins, always keeping them safe and looked after. The girls also loved picking out some lovely treats from the shop - especially their Quokka Club bunnies! Itโ€™s so great to see all the new upgrades at the terminal too. We love you, Rottnest Express - thank you so much for making our family day so special!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and lovely feedback Victoria. We're thrilled to hear that our team had such a positive impact on your family visit to Rottnest Island! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Oliver No.
1 month ago
great service friendly staff
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Oliver! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
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Response from the owner:Thank you for your 3-star review and feedback. Firstly, we're glad to hear of your positive experience with the On-Water Team, we're glad to hear that they made your journey to Rottnest Island an enjoyable one. We would like to apologise for your experience with the staff member you encountered at the terminal and for the discomfort you faced after being missed by our crew member on your return journey. Guest experience is our top priority and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short in this instance. If you would like to provide us any more detail, including your booking information, we welcome you to email [email protected] so that our team can investigate this further and direct your feedback to the relevant managers. Thanks again for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better service in the future. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
brett nevill
1 month ago
Short trip to Rotto
Response from the owner:Hi Brett, Thank you for your 5-star review!
Jackson Burns
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Hi Jackson, Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
mick cavendish
1 month ago
WoW, just WoW, from being picked up in the morning and taken to the ferry, to receiving a great mini feast of information from Malcolm, our guide, who then stepped it up a gear on the Rottnest Island Tour Bus, to having lunch at Frankies to our ferry ride back to Perth, a fantastic day out, well done on creating this but a special well done to Malcolm who had a terrific amount of enthusiasm whilst imparting information to us all.
Response from the owner:Hi Mick, Thank you for your 5-star review and glowing feedback! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Kinlay Dhendup
1 month ago
Prepare to have an umbrella since the waiting que area is in the open. Maybe sunny or rainy at times.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
massimo Crotti
1 month ago
Good but turn down the AC ๐Ÿฅถ๐Ÿฅถ๐Ÿฅถ
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and feedback Massimo. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Malik Waheed
1 month ago
It was great mark and golly team is best
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Chihai Sorin
1 month ago
Amazing experience
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Sahil Joshi
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Caitlin Stark
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Jonathan Shapira
2 months ago
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Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Camila Arce
2 months ago
Service was great, punctual and reliable.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 4-star review and feedback Camila! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Sandra Woolley
2 months ago
Visited Rottnest Island 16 April 2026. Holly was a brilliant and very informative host, both on the ferry and on the 90 minute island bus tour. She has a very natural and warm personality, sheโ€™s a credit to the Company.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and fab feedback for Holly Sandra! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
rani maria
2 months ago
We had a wonderful experience. The service was exceptional throughout. I encountered some issues while booking the bus service along with the ferry, but when I approached one of the staff members, he went above and beyond to assist us. His support made a big difference. The bus ride itself was excellent, the commentary was informative, and the driver was highly professional. Thank you again for helping us sort out the bus arrangements. He even waited for us and made sure we were able to board comfortably. Unfortunately, I didnโ€™t catch his name, but his kindness and dedication did not go unnoticed.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and outstanding feedback Rani! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Dale Hey
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
BRETT BEASEY
2 months ago
Staff are friendly and helpful
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Marco Ceccoli
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Jacqui Wrigg
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Peter Bignell
2 months ago
Thank you Simon and Holly for a terrific tour. Well worth it
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review and terrific feedback Peter! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
Mattia Oliveri
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review Mattia! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team
We bet you didnโ€™t know that bike rides on Rottnest Island could look like this in winter ๐Ÿ˜ย ย 
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Keep your eyes on the forecast and if itโ€™s looking bright you know what to do! Ferry and bike hire packages available to book on our website ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿค

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Steel Magnolias - The Play starring Lisa McCune, Belinda Giblin and Debra Lawrance with a star-studded Australian cast opens at His Majestyโ€™s Theatre opens next week for a strictly limited season 7 - 18 July.

โ€œSix actresses at the peak of their powersโ€ - Absolute Theatre
โ€œA joy to beholdโ€ - Stage Whispers

Step inside Truvyโ€™s beauty salon, the heart of a small Southern town, where local women share their joys, struggles and a little neighbourly gossip.

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The reason quokkas have no natural predatorsโ€ฆ theyโ€™re secretly terrifying ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Huge thanks to @celebratewa_ , @westcoasteagles and @optusstadium for having Rex back at the truly iconic WA Icons Mascot Race 2026 ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

Do we think Wilbur the Wildcat would have won without the scare from Rex? Probably not ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Congratulations to @perthwildcats on the win! ๐Ÿ†

Rex is back in training until next year, but one day heโ€™ll claim that top spot ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‘

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Everyone's favourite Rottnest Island residents โค๏ธ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Photo credit: @sarah_wright_90___
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Because this is how winning is done ๐Ÿ† Rex the Quokka has been training hard for this yearโ€™s @celebratewa_ WA Icons Mascot Race at the @optusstadium ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ

After last yearโ€™s loss Rex had to recover physically (& emotionally) with a well earnt R&R session on Rottnest Island. This year Rex is back to knock Wilbur the Wildcat off the top spot and take home the trophy for himself! We think heโ€™s ready, what do you reckon? ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Thank you @celebratewa_ and @westcoasteagles for having him back, he wonโ€™t let you down ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿป

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No rain here! The weekend forecast for Rotto is in and itโ€™s looking bright ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ๏ธ

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Island staycay savings now live with the Discovery Resorts Stay 2 Save 20% SALE ๐Ÿ๏ธโœจ 

Save 20% off your ferry & accommodation package when you stay 2 or more nights at Discovery Resorts, Rottnest Island between April 2026 and March 2028. 

Quote code S2S20 with our bookings team to receive this discount, visit our website for further information. Available for bookings made up until 30 June 2026

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Summer's over, but the fun isn't ๐Ÿฅณ

This winter, Rottnest Island promises more fun times with crowd-free beaches, captivating flora and fauna and of course our adorable quokkas. 

Embrace some me, myself and island time this winter and book your winter escape to Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express โœจ๐Ÿšข๐Ÿ๏ธ

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Does this look like the perfect day out to celebrate the special lady in your life? This Motherโ€™s Day enjoy a little gift from us and save 20% off ferry fares using the code MOTHERSDAY20 ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒป๐Ÿชป

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Taking a dip on Rottnest Island hits different ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ Hop on board, skip down the jetty, jump on your bike and just like that, paradise.

Only 30 mins from Fremantle and over 60 spectacular beaches to pick from โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ‘™๐Ÿฉณ๐Ÿฅฝ

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Treat Mum to some well-deserved Rottnest and relaxation time this Mother's Day with 20% off ferry fares on the 9th & 10th of May ๐ŸŽ 

Book online now using code MOTHERSDAY20 ๐Ÿ’ธ

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Share this with someone who owes you flowers & a trip to Rotto๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ˜‰ 

When visiting Rotto follow these tips to keep our quokkas healthy & happy: 
๐ŸŒธDon't touch or feed them โ€“ even leaves or water as it interrupts their natural foraging 
๐ŸŒธUse your camera's zoom and keep a safe distance 
๐ŸŒธIf one approaches you step back slowly to give them some room 

Thank you for sharing your lovely snaps with us @katie.sik ๐Ÿค

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Our favourite bottlenosed visitors enjoying a cheeky morning swim by our Northport terminal๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ˜

Thank you to the team @westernwavemarine for sharing ๐Ÿค 

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