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Ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island

Route map

  • Sealink Rottnest
  • Rottnest Express

Ferry connections Perth - Rottnest Island

Operators compared

OperatorDuration (hrs:min)Sailings per operating dayOperating days
Sealink Rottnest1:301294
Rottnest Express1:45–2:00177

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€51

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable →

Ports and terminals

Perth

Town port

Terminals
Barrack Street Jetty

Rottnest Island

Island port

Terminals
Main Jetty in der Thomson Bay; Festlandsterminals B Shed Fremantle, Northport/Rous Head, Barrack Street Jetty Perth, Hillarys Boat Harbour (56 Southside Drive)
Waters
1

Frequently asked questions about the Perth - Rottnest Island ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island take?+
The crossing from Perth to Rottnest Island takes 1 hour 30 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island run?+
The ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island runs daily, with up to 2 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry companies sail from Perth to Rottnest Island?+
Sealink Rottnest and Rottnest Express serve the Perth - Rottnest Island route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.