Rottnest Express
Last updated October 2026
Rottnest Express runs frequent year-round passenger ferries to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island from Fremantle (B Shed and Northport at Rous Head) and from Barrack Street Jetty at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, where the trip includes a Swan River cruise. Same-day return fares from Fremantle, including the island admission fee, are $87.50 per adult, $45 per child aged 4-12 and $240 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children; infants under 4 travel free if not occupying a seat. Registered WA children aged 4-12 in the Quokka Club travel free and pay only the admission fee. Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Cafes near B Shed include Freo Merchant (about 50 m) and kazoomies (about 75 m).
Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.
Details
Location: Fremantle, Perth, WA
Phone: 1300 467 688
Website: https://rottnestexpress.com.au/
Price: Same-day return from Fremantle incl. island admission: adult $87.50, child 4-12 $45, family (2+2) $240; under 4 free
Ages: 0–12 years
Category: Tours & Cruises
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