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Ferries to Australia

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

Australia Ferry Schedules

Ferries to Australia sail around 99 times daily and up to 689 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 8 ferry ports in Australia. The most popular port in Australia is Fremantle (B-Shed) ferry port with around 49 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 49 times weekly, with a duration of 30 minutes. Rottnest Island Fremantle (B-Shed) ferries cost on average around $169. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Daydream Island to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

The Daydream Island to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries operate 9 times daily and up to 63 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 30 minutes. Daydream Island Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries cost around $219 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 February 25.

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

Currently cars are no allowed on ferries to Australia.

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.

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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.

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