Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise in Perth
Perth, Australia

Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

Outty Ranking 69 4.5 · 244 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $83
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Outty Ranking

69/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 244 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise worth booking?

Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise is a 8-hour experience in Perth, Australia, from $83 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 244 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (244)
Duration
8 hours
From
$83 per person

Explore Rottnest Islands remote coastline on full-day tour from Perth or Fremantle. Your adventure in the Indian Ocean includes a thrilling high-speed wildlife adventure cruise around the island, where you’ll look for do

What you get

  • Rottnest Island Authority fee
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
  • 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise

About this experience

Explore Rottnest Islands remote coastline on full-day tour from Perth or Fremantle. Your adventure in the Indian Ocean includes a thrilling high-speed wildlife adventure cruise around the island, where you’ll look for dolphins, seals and sea birds. You can also swim in clear turquoise waters, snorkel and dive among spectacular shipwrecks and reef formations, or cycle around the island and meet the local wildlife. You won’t need to pack your passport to get to this exotic island.

What's included

Included

  • Rottnest Island Authority fee
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
  • 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you'll see and do

  1. Swan River

    Swan river commentary

    Pass by without stopping

  2. Rottnest Express

    Ferry transfer

    Pass by without stopping

  3. Rottnest Island Visitor Centre

    Rottnest Island visitor information

    Pass by without stopping

  4. The Basin

    A different view of the Basin from an eco boat.

    Pass by without stopping

  5. Cathedral Rocks

    Get up close and personal with the colonies of New Zealand Fur Seals

    10 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Perth

Ferry departs B Shed at 9:30am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.

Meeting point

Perth

Ferry departs Barrack Street Jetty at 8:45am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Ferry departs B Shed at 9:30am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.

Ends at

Ferry departs Barrack Street Jetty at 8:45am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.

Options you can book

  • Tour & Bike hire ex.Fremantle

    Tour & Bike from Fremantle: Full-day tour of Rottnest Island. Departs from B Shed, Fremantle at 9:30am. Includes bike hire and helmet. Concludes at 5pm Starting point: Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

  • Tour & Bike hire ex. Perth

    Full-day tour of Rottnest Island. Departs from Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 8:30am. Includes bike hire and helmet. Lunch is not included Starting point: Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000, Australia

  • Tour ex.Fremantle

    Tour from Fremantle: Full-day tour of Rottnest Island only. Departs from B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle at 9:30am. Concludes in Fremantle at 5pm Starting point: Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

  • Tour ex. Perth

    Full-day tour of Rottnest Island. Departs from Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 8:45am. Concludes in Perth at 6:30pm Starting point: Barrack Street Jetty, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Before you book

Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Rottnest Express

Know before you go

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • By law, bicycle helmets must be worn when cycling, failure to do so can result in a fine
  • Seasonal tour operate mid September to April
  • Not suitable for children under 4 years old, expectant mothers, passengers with a pre-existing back injury or passengers confined to a wheelchair

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 244 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

5 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

The guide

3 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Value for money

2 mentions

Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

Good for families

2 mentions

Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

Traveler reviews

244 verified traveler reviews for Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

5 star
176
4 star
40
3 star
16
2 star
7
1 star
5
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sandramA7252XM · August 2026

Wonderful

Great day out loved ferry ride accross even though ferry packed. Enjoyed bus ride very informative thankyou to Shopie our hostess. Love to go back some day and those quockas so cute

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Happiness59450545883 · April 2026

Excellent. Would recommend.

Had an excellent time. Would highly recommend the adventure speed boat. Eli was brilliant and so passionate and knowledgeable. Skipper was great too (sorry forgotten her name). Quokkas have to be seen in person to understand how cute they are. Beautiful beaches. Definitely worth visiting. We took the ferry from Perth and although it is longer it is so much more relaxing and part of the trip. We got a drink from the ferry bar and watched the sun set coming into Perth.

Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you for your 5-star feedback and for choosing to travel with us. We are thrilled to hear that Eli made your day a memorable one and that you had a wonderful day exploring the island. Kindest Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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simonebO2677MO · February 2026

Great experience

Very fun, did get wet haha. Would recommend for adventurious families. Got to see a lot. Just a long trip when coming from Perth way.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your 5-star review Simone! We are thrilled to hear that you loved your visit and tour of Rottnest Island with us! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team

via Tripadvisor

petergH2744UQ · February 2026

Skipper!

Jody - the Capitan and Eli your guide had us enthralled and enthralled for the entire 90 mins. First the safety briefing, no need with Jodys skill and a boat that felt like it was a jet plane nothing was getting in our way. We were very lucky, mother nature turned up the volume and left us pumping, three pods of dolphins, one with a very small newborn and another couple clearly on their honeymoon had no interest in us. Throw in seals, osprey and Eli's knowledge it was a memorable trip. For an added thrill sit up front!

Response from the operator: Thank you for your 5-star review and fab feedback Peter! It's fantastic to hear of your experience on the Adventure Boat Tour with our wonderful team. Thank you again for sharing your experience. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team

via Tripadvisor

izzy051 · February 2026

Absolute value for money. Fast and enjoyable transport with just enough time to get in touch with the island.

Absolute value for money. Fast and enjoyable transport with just enough time to get in touch with the island. More than enough useful and interesting information about Perth city, Swan river, Fremantle and the island provided on both tours. To get full experience of Rottnest island you probably need to book 2-3 nights. That’s my plan for next time.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your 5-star review and wonderful feedback Izzy! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
8 hours
Free cancellation
Non-refundable
Minimum age to book
4+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$83 to $246
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
85
Verdict
Solid Choice

Who runs this experience

Operated by Rottnest Express, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.5.

See everything Rottnest Express runs

Why this scores 69

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)65
Review evidence (18% weight)84
Booking momentum (14% weight)81
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)87
Local standing (8% weight)33
Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Perth.

How much does Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise cost?

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Prices start at $83 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Perth usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise take?

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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Perth is not rushed.

Is Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 244 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Perth, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise?

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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

Is Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise?

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Around 85 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Perth can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Perth and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Perth within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Perth?

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On Outty we rank every Perth experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Optus Stadium Tour, Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Local Insights + More!, Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Perth?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Perth?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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