Settle into a Rottnest bay
The island's clear shallows and white sand are a reason to pause. Build the day around time at anchor and a swim where the crew finds conditions suitable.
Perth & Rottnest. A day for the bays.
Rottnest's white beaches and clear bays, with a yacht to return to between swims. Make an island day with your own people.
Find my charterRottnest from the water.
A pale sweep of sand, water in shades of blue and time together aboard.
Wadjemup / Rottnest Island lies off the coast from Perth, with bays and beaches around its shoreline. A yacht makes the water part of the day, with space to linger between stops.
Spend your time close to the island or make room to go ashore. The crossing is part of the outing, so leave enough of the day for the bays you came to enjoy.
Make time for the island water.
Decide how much of your island day belongs in the water, on deck or ashore.
Keep lunch unhurried
Dry off, find your place on deck and enjoy being together beside the island. A meal aboard can be the centre of the afternoon, with time around it for the water.
Make room for the island
If you want to walk ashore, include that in the day from the start. Some groups want a little island exploring; others would rather stay with the yacht.
A yacht for the crossing and the bays.
A motor yacht for a small gathering, a shaded deck between swims or a sail from Fremantle. Start with the day you want to share.
Platinum
Sunseeker Predator
Up to 10 day guests
A daybed at the bow and space to settle in between swims.
Tenacious
17m flybridge cruiser
A shaded aft deck and swim platform for a day exploring Rottnest’s bays.
Jazzia
51ft Bavaria sailing yacht
Up to 12 day guests
Sail from Fremantle to Rottnest, then settle into the covered cockpit at anchor.
A few practical details.
Start with your people and dates. The finer details can take shape from there.
- Choose your dates
- Wind and sea conditions shape the crossing. Your yacht's location and the group's comfort are checked for the requested day.
- Getting aboard
- Fremantle, Perth and Hillarys offer possible starting points; the final choice depends on your yacht and route.
- Around the water
- Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is a protected reserve with current access rules. The Indian Ocean crossing can materially change the day. Island transport and shore plans should be confirmed separately from the yacht.
Your time aboard
Day and overnight formats depend on the yacht and route
The whole charter cost
Compare the complete cost for the whole yacht, with the same guests, time aboard and route. Check the currency, tax treatment and inclusions in your quote before deciding.
Understand charter costs- The yacht and island crossing
- Compare the charter period and route with food, drinks, island landing fees and any departure-point surcharges included in the full quote.
- GST treatment
- Check whether taxes are included
- Fuel and berth fees
- Crossing and route dependent.
- Overnight berths
- Depends on the yacht and berth arrangements.
- Catering and beverages
- Food and drinks chosen for the group
- Season and route conditions
- Wind and sea conditions shape the crossing.
Start your Rottnest escape.
Start with your dates, guests and the time you would like aboard. The quiz helps turn your island idea into a charter request.
Find my charterBefore you go.
Is Rottnest suitable for a day charter?
A day charter can work well when the crossing leaves enough time for the island. Your yacht, departure point and sea conditions help determine the plan.
Can the yacht stay overnight?
An overnight stay depends on the yacht, anchoring or berth arrangements and availability for your dates.
Are island fees included in the rate?
Island charges, permits and berths may be separate from the yacht rate. Check the inclusions for your trip.