About this tour
Chase dolphins and seals on a high-speed boat around Rottnest Island, then spend your afternoon swimming, snorkelling over wrecks, or cycling past quokkas. This eight-hour loop from Perth or Fremantle includes the ferry crossing, a 90-minute marine wildlife cruise, and a local guide. Pack your swimmers and sunscreen, but leave your passport at home—this island sits just off the WA coast.
Highlights
- 90-minute speedboat hunt for dolphins, seals, sea birds
- Snorkel shipwrecks and coral reef formations
- Swim in clear turquoise bays
- Cycle island tracks among quokkas
- Same-day return ferry from Perth or Fremantle
What to expect
You'll board the ferry early morning and reach the island in under an hour. After landing, join your guide for the high-speed wildlife cruise—expect wind and spray, binoculars essential. The boat covers remote coastlines where marine life congregates; sightings aren't guaranteed but are common. Back on shore, you can snorkel (bring or hire gear), swim in designated beaches, or hire a bike for the loop road. Most travellers mix activities across the afternoon. The return ferry departs late afternoon. Pace yourself; the island has no shade and sun exposure is relentless.
Good to know
Helmets mandatory for cyclists (fines apply). Tour runs mid-September to April only. Not suitable under age four, or for pregnant travellers or those with back injuries. High-speed boat not recommended for spinal or cardiovascular issues. Ferry departure point selected at booking. Hotel transfers not included.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.