# Rottnest Ferry Tickets - ferry tickets to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), Western Australia

> Independent guide to Rottnest Island ferries: Rottnest Express, SeaLink and Rottnest Fast Ferries, departures from Perth
> (Barrack Street Jetty), Fremantle (Victoria Quay / B Shed, Northport) and Hillarys Boat Harbour, crossing times, what the
> fare includes, check-in, missed-ferry rules, ferry packages and a day on the island.
> Not affiliated with any ferry operator, the Rottnest Island Authority or GetYourGuide.

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## Verified facts

- Crossing times: Fremantle about 30 min; Hillarys about 45 min; Perth Barrack Street Jetty 75-90 min (via the Swan River).
- Operators: Rottnest Express (B Shed, Northport, Perth), SeaLink (Victoria Quay Fremantle, Perth Pier 3, one Perth sailing a day at 8:30am), Rottnest Fast Ferries (Hillarys only, daily all year).
- Northport (North Fremantle) can only be reached by car.
- The Rottnest Island Admission Fee (Rottnest Island Authority) is included in every ferry fare to the island; day and extended-stay versions exist.
- Check-in: 30 minutes before departure (Rottnest Express, SeaLink); boarding closes 5 (Rottnest Express) or 10 (SeaLink) minutes before.
- Rottnest Express charges the full fare for a no-show and does not hold ferries; SeaLink tickets are non-refundable when booked direct.
- Island: 63 beaches and 20 bays; about 11 km long; Island Explorer bus with 19 stops; Wadjemup Bidi trails 45 km in five sections.
- You may bring your own food; alcohol only at licensed venues. Do not touch or feed quokkas.

## Tickets listed on this site

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- SeaLink Ferry & Admission from Fremantle (Victoria Quay, Fremantle) - Same day or longer, crossing About 30 min, covers: Return ferry + island entry; rated 4.7 from 584 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/sealink-ferry-fremantle/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=343111&lc=1380
- Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour (Hillarys Boat Harbour) - Same-day return, crossing About 45 min, covers: Same-day return + island entry; rated 4.8 from 461 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/fast-ferry-hillarys/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=112774&lc=385
- Rottnest Express Return Ferry from Fremantle (B Shed or Northport, Fremantle) - Same-day return, crossing About 30 min, covers: Return ferry; rated 4.5 from 73 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/rottnest-express-ferry-fremantle/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=465991&lc=1380
- SeaLink Ferry & Admission from Perth (Barrack Street Jetty, Perth) - Same-day return, crossing About 90 min, covers: Return ferry + island entry; rated 4.7 from 346 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/sealink-ferry-perth/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=126236&lc=385
- Hillarys Ferry & All-Day Bike (Hillarys Boat Harbour) - Same-day return, crossing About 45 min, covers: Ferry + bike + island entry; rated 4.7 from 2,976 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/hillarys-ferry-and-bike/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=67503&lc=1866
- Rottnest Express Ferry & Bike from Fremantle (B Shed, Fremantle) - 7.5 hours, crossing About 30 min, covers: Ferry + bike + helmet + island entry; rated 4.7 from 953 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/rottnest-express-ferry-and-bike/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=458103&lc=1380
- SeaLink Ferry & Bike Hire from Fremantle (Victoria Quay, Fremantle) - Same-day return, crossing About 30 min, covers: Ferry + bike + island entry; rated 4.8 from 507 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/sealink-ferry-and-bike/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=351171&lc=1380
- Ferry & Island Bus Tour from Perth or Fremantle (Perth or Fremantle) - 7 hours to 1 day, crossing 30 to 90 min, covers: Ferry + 90-min bus tour + island entry; rated 4.6 from 1,536 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/ferry-and-island-bus-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=318428&lc=385
- Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch from Hillarys (Hillarys Boat Harbour) - Full day, crossing About 45 min, covers: Ferry + 3.5-h tour + lunch + entry; rated 4.4 from 676 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/grand-island-tour-with-lunch/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=82311&lc=385
- Ferry & Segway Tour from Perth or Fremantle (Perth or Fremantle) - Full day, crossing 30 to 90 min, covers: Ferry + 1-h Segway + entry; rated 4.7 from 53 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/ferry-and-segway-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=296005&lc=385
- Tandem Skydive over Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island airfield) - 2.5 hours, crossing Ferry not included, covers: Tandem skydive only; rated 5.0 from 107 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/tours/rottnest-skydive/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=114292&lc=1866

## Guide pages

- https://rottnestferrytickets.com/guides/rottnest-ferry-cost/ - What a Rottnest ferry fare pays for in 2026: the island admission fee, Fremantle vs Perth vs Hillarys, day trip vs overnight and what makes one fare dearer.
- https://rottnestferrytickets.com/guides/rottnest-express-vs-sealink/ - Rottnest Express or SeaLink: terminals, timetables, crossing times, check-in and luggage rules, changes and refunds, plus where Rottnest Fast Ferries fits in.
- https://rottnestferrytickets.com/guides/cheap-rottnest-ferry-tickets/ - Real ways to pay less for the Rottnest ferry in 2026: the cheapest day and sailing, promo codes, WA kids' schemes and the cheapest route from Perth.
- https://rottnestferrytickets.com/guides/rottnest-day-trip/ - Is one day enough for Rottnest Island? How many hours each ferry gives you, cycling or walking the island, the best day to go and what to eat.
- https://rottnestferrytickets.com/guides/perth-fremantle-or-hillarys/ - Where to catch the Rottnest ferry: Perth Barrack St, Fremantle B Shed and Victoria Quay, Northport or Hillarys. Crossing times, trains, parking and pick-ups.
- https://rottnestferrytickets.com/guides/rottnest-ferry-tips/ - Rottnest ferry tips for 2026: booking ahead, how early to arrive, missed ferries, luggage, bikes, food and alcohol, seasickness and weather cancellations.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-20: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/blog/rottnest-summer-ferries-2026-27/ - Rottnest ferries in summer 2026-27: school holiday dates, SeaLink's timetable, late-night boats, Christmas, Channel Swim day and what to book first.
- 2026-10-20: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/blog/rottnest-admission-fee-2026-27/ - The Rottnest Island Admission Fee for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027: what changed, who pays it, day vs extended stay, and how it sits inside every ferry fare.
- 2026-10-20: https://rottnestferrytickets.com/blog/rottnest-whale-season-2026/ - Whale season at Rottnest in 2026: humpbacks heading south, the best lookouts, whale cruises from Fremantle and Hillarys, and the island's spring wildlife.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- You do not pay the Rottnest admission fee separately when arriving by ferry: it is inside the fare.
- 'Fremantle' can mean two Rottnest Express terminals: B Shed (walkable from the station) and Northport (car only).
- Rottnest Fast Ferries runs all year from Hillarys; it is not a summer-only service.
- Some GetYourGuide titles say 'From Perth' for tickets that depart Hillarys; check the departure point on the listing.

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