Rottnest Island snorkelling tours near Perth, WA
New Rottnest Island snorkelling tours near Perth, WA, provide a Rottnest Island cruise in between snorkelling stops.
To book a Rottnest Island snorkelling boat tour, head this way.
For more information, read on.
Snorkelling on Rottnest Island
Snorkelling at Rottnest Island is part of the appeal of the best day trip from Perth. You can take the Rottnest Island ferry from Perth or Fremantle, hire a bike, then pedal off to one of the island’s fabulous beaches. The likes of Little Parakeet Bay have surprisingly good snorkelling available just offshore.
While most people come to 19 square kilometre Rottnest Island to enjoy the beaches and see the adorable quokkas, you can take things a little further if you’re really keen on snorkelling. A new Rottnest Island snorkelling tour takes visitors on a three hour trip to see the island’s underwater wonders.
8 Rottnest Island experiences best booked in advance
- Ferry plus bike hire package. Or add a snorkel kit, too.
- Short Settlement Segway tour or longer Fortress tour.
- Island tour including train ride and lunch.
- Sunset catamaran sailing cruise with champagne.
- Oliver Hill train and tunnel tour.
- Lakes and bays guided hike.
- Tandem skydive.
- Three hour boat tour to the best snorkelling spots.
Rottnest Island snorkelling tours from Thompson Bay
Rottnest Snorkel runs its Rottnest Island snorkelling tours aboard a custom-built 10 metre boat. The idea is to explore the island’s shallow bays and gloriously clear Indian Ocean waters. By hopping between bays, the tour shows off several of Rottnest Island’s best snorkelling spots. More than 400 species of fish and 20 types of coral live around the island.
The experienced guides in the water with you will point out as many as possible.
The Rottnest Island snorkelling tour boat departs from Thompson Bay at 10am every day, and the tour offers two 45 minute snorkelling sessions. Precise locations depend on weather conditions on the day. On the way to the snorkelling sites, there’s commentary going into the history and nature of Rottnest Island. It becomes an island cruise as well a snorkelling tour.
Rottnest Island snorkelling tours prices
Participants must be at least six years old and able to swim. They also need to be able to get back on the boat unaided via the ladder.
However, there is equipment for less confident swimmers. Rottnest Snorkel provides flotation aids and pool noodles for those who wish to use them.
At time of writing, these Rottnest Island snorkelling tours cost $169, and can be booked online.
The best time to visit Rottnest Island is between October and April. It’s also possible to go camping on Rottnest Island.
Which Rottnest Island ferry?
When deciding which Rottnest Island ferry to book, remember that there are three departure points. The Sealink ferries depart earlier, the Rottnest Express ferries are the cheapest and the Rottnest Fast Ferries go from Perth’s northern suburbs where there’s free parking. For more information and booking, use the links below.
DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅
- ✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
- ✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
- ✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
- ✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
- ✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
- ✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
- ✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
- ✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
- ✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.
Other things to do in Perth include hanging out at Yagan Square, visiting the Fremantle Roundhouse and browsing the quirky London Court shopping arcade.
5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special
- Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
- Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
- Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
- Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.
The best places to stay in Perth
You can check out deals on a wide range of Perth accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.
- The swankiest address in town: COMO The Treasury.
- The cool, fun one in the centre of the action: The Alex.
- For quality apartments next to Kings Park: Quest Kings Park.
- For quality apartments by the beach: Seashells Scarborough.
- On a backpacker budget: Spinners Hostel.
More Western Australia travel
Admire the wildflowers in Lesueur National Park near Jurien Bay.
Take in views of the Murchison River Gorge from Nature’s Window or the Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park.
Enjoy the red cliffs and white sand of James Price Point near Broome.
Visit Hutt Lagoon and Red Bluff on the drive from Geraldton to Carnarvon.
Land on the beach after a Jurien Bay skydive.