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Ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island

Pinky Beach on Rottnest Island with Bathurst Lighthouse

Route map

  • Rottnest Express
  • Sealink Rottnest

Ferry connections Perth - Rottnest Island

Operators compared

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days
Sealink Rottnest 1:30 1 274
Rottnest Express 1:30–1:45 1 236

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€52

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
1

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable

Ports and terminals

Perth

Town port

Rottnest Island

Island port

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.