Which ferries travel to Australia?

Ferries to Australia travel from: Rottnest Island Nelly Bay Daydream Island Fremantle (B-Shed) Hamilton Island Marina Hamilton Island Airport Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) North Fremantle (Northport) Hillarys Perth (Barrack Street)

What is the fastest ferry to Australia?

The fastest ferry crossing to Australia is via the Daydream Island to Shute Harbour route, with a crossing time of approximately 15 minutes.

What is the cheapest ferry to Australia?

The cheapest ferry to Australia is $38 on the Fremantle (B-Shed) to Rottnest Island ferry. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Australia?

Ferry Ports in Australia: Fremantle (B-Shed) Townsville Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) Rottnest Island North Fremantle (Northport) Hamilton Island Airport Shute Harbour Hillarys Perth (Barrack Street)

Can you take pets on the ferry to Australia?

Whether pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Simply enter your details above, and we will tell you if you can bring your pet on your preferred crossing. For more information or if you are travelling with a service animal, we recommend contacting our customer service directly.

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Popular Ferry Operators for Australia

Rottnest Express
29 Sailings Daily

52 min
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Rottnest Fast Ferries
8 Sailings Daily

45 min
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Sealink Rottnest
5 Sailings Daily

1 hour 2 min
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Cruise Whitsundays
35 Sailings Daily

50 min
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Captain Cook Cruises
2 Sailings Daily

1 hour 15 min
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Last updated: 29/10/2026

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Ferries to Australia

Sealink Queensland, Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Rottnest Fast Ferries & Sealink Rottnest operate the ferries to Australia.

Australia Ferry Schedules

Ferries to Australia sail around 127 times daily and up to 964 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

Australia Ferry Ports

There are 9 ferry ports in Australia. The most popular port in Australia is Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry port with around 64 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed)

Rottnest Island to Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry trips run approximately 7 times daily and up to 47 times weekly, with a duration of 30 minutes. Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferries cost on average around $172. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Nelly Bay to Townsville

The Nelly Bay to Townsville ferries operate 16 times daily and up to 114 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 20 minutes. Nelly Bay Townsville ferries cost around $0 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated October 26.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to Australia?

Cars are allowed on ferries to Australia. You can travel with a car on the ferry to Australia with Sealink Rottnest. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Prices of Ferries to Australia

The price of a ferry to Australia can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book Ferry Tickets to Australia Online

Book a ferry to Australia and manage your booking online with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder and compare tickets for the best ferry ticket prices.