Travel to Australia by ferry

Traveling to Australia by ferry is an excellent choice! Australia is served by 8 shipping companies (Rottnest Express, Spirit Of Tasmania , Barangaroo Fast Ferry, Fantasea Cruising Magnetic, Sealink Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Fast Ferries or Cruise Whitsundays). These companies operate 26 ferry routes to Australia, serving the ports of Rottnest Island, Perth, Devonport, Melbourne, Manly, Sydney, Nelly Bay and Townsville.

To make sure you find a cheap ferry ticket to Australia, we recommend using our search engine that compares offers, prices and availability of Rottnest Express, Spirit Of Tasmania , Barangaroo Fast Ferry and Fantasea Cruising Magnetic.

With a total frequency of over 76 crossings a day, depending on the time of year, from 1 countries (Australia), you have many options for planning your ferry crossing to Australia.

The fastest crossing takes 30 min (Fremantle - Rottnest Island) with a distance of 14 mi and the longest 1 hrs. 30 min (Rottnest Island - Perth) with a distance of 19 mi.

Ferry to Australia in figures

Countries
Australia
Number of crossings
76 crossings a day
Number of ports
18
Number of ferry connections
26
Number of ferry companies
8
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Important ferry crossings to Australia

Search Vivanoda for the fastest, longest or most frequent ferries to Australia. Compare offers from Rottnest Express, Spirit Of Tasmania , Barangaroo Fast Ferry, Fantasea Cruising Magnetic, Sealink Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Fast Ferries and Cruise Whitsundays and book your ticket to Australia.

Most popular ferry routes to Australia

Looking for a ferry to Australia? Discover the most popular routes that allow you to sail between different parts of the country and abroad. Whether you want to reach islands, historic ports or picturesque beaches, ferries are a convenient and comfortable way to travel in Australia.

Popular ferry routes in Australia include destinations such as Rottnest Island, Perth, Devonport, Melbourne, Manly, Sydney, Nelly Bay and Townsville and many others. Modern ferries in Australia offer great facilities and services, from comfortable cabins to on-board restaurants and activities for the whole family.

Use our fare comparison tool to find the best deals on ferry tickets to Australia and plan your trip. With our easy-to-use search tool, you can find deals and schedules from several ferry companies, including Rottnest Express, Spirit Of Tasmania , Barangaroo Fast Ferry, Fantasea Cruising Magnetic, Sealink Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Fast Ferries or Cruise Whitsundays. There is sure to be a deal that best suits your needs and budget. Search all 26 ferry routes!

Boat to Australia from Australia

Rottnest Island Australia
Perth Australia
From $40
  • Rottnest Express Rottnest Island Perth
    Rottnest Express
    10 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 30 min
    19 mi
Devonport Australia
Melbourne Australia
  • Spirit Of Tasmania  Devonport Melbourne
    Spirit Of Tasmania
    243 mi
Manly Australia
Sydney Australia
  • Barangaroo Fast Ferry Manly Sydney
    Barangaroo Fast Ferry
    7 mi
Nelly Bay Australia
Townsville Australia
From $12
  • Fantasea Cruising Magnetic Nelly Bay Townsville
    Fantasea Cruising Magnetic
    7 mi
Melbourne Australia
Devonport Australia
  • Spirit Of Tasmania  Melbourne Devonport
    Spirit Of Tasmania
    243 mi
Penneshaw Australia
Cape Jervis Australia
  • Sealink Kangaroo Island Penneshaw Cape Jervis
    Sealink Kangaroo Island
    13 mi
Perth Australia
Rottnest Island Australia
From $51
  • Rottnest Express Perth Rottnest Island
    Rottnest Express
    14 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 30 min
    19 mi
Fremantle Australia
Rottnest Island Australia
From $35
  • Rottnest Express Fremantle Rottnest Island
    Rottnest Express
    6 crossings a day
    30 min
    14 mi
Hillarys Australia
Rottnest Island Australia
From $43
  • Rottnest Fast Ferries Hillarys Rottnest Island
    Rottnest Fast Ferries
    13 crossings a week
    45 min
    17 mi
Cape Jervis Australia
Penneshaw Australia
  • Sealink Kangaroo Island Cape Jervis Penneshaw
    Sealink Kangaroo Island
    13 mi
Rottnest Island Australia
Fremantle Australia
From $24
  • Rottnest Express Rottnest Island Fremantle
    Rottnest Express
    6 crossings a day
    30 min
    14 mi
Hamilton Island Australia
Cannonvale Australia
From $48
  • Cruise Whitsundays Hamilton Island Cannonvale
    Cruise Whitsundays
    8 crossings a day
    1 hrs.
    18 mi
Whitsundays Australia
Cannonvale Australia
From $31
  • Cruise Whitsundays Whitsundays Cannonvale
    Cruise Whitsundays
    10 crossings a day
    30 min
    8 mi
Cannonvale Australia
Hamilton Island Australia
From $48
  • Cruise Whitsundays Cannonvale Hamilton Island
    Cruise Whitsundays
    9 crossings a day
    1 hrs.
    18 mi
Whitsundays Australia
Hamilton Island Australia
From $33
  • Cruise Whitsundays Whitsundays Hamilton Island
    Cruise Whitsundays
    7 crossings a day
    30 min
    12 mi
Shute Harbour Australia
Hamilton Island Australia
From $48
  • Cruise Whitsundays Shute Harbour Hamilton Island
    Cruise Whitsundays
    3 crossings a day
    35 min
    12 mi
Wurrumiyanga Australia
Larrakeyah Australia
  • Sealink Northern Territory Wurrumiyanga Larrakeyah
    Sealink Northern Territory
    49 mi
Cannonvale Australia
Whitsundays Australia
From $31
  • Cruise Whitsundays Cannonvale Whitsundays
    Cruise Whitsundays
    9 crossings a day
    30 min
    8 mi
Hamilton Island Australia
Whitsundays Australia
From $33
  • Cruise Whitsundays Hamilton Island Whitsundays
    Cruise Whitsundays
    6 crossings a day
    35 min
    12 mi
Shute Harbour Australia
Whitsundays Australia
  • Cruise Whitsundays Shute Harbour Whitsundays
    Cruise Whitsundays
    7 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 20 min
    3 mi
Rottnest Island Australia
Hillarys Australia
From $30
  • Rottnest Fast Ferries Rottnest Island Hillarys
    Rottnest Fast Ferries
    14 crossings a week
    45 min
    17 mi
Townsville Australia
Nelly Bay Australia
From $12
  • Fantasea Cruising Magnetic Townsville Nelly Bay
    Fantasea Cruising Magnetic
    7 mi
Hamilton Island Australia
Shute Harbour Australia
From $48
  • Cruise Whitsundays Hamilton Island Shute Harbour
    Cruise Whitsundays
    3 crossings a day
    35 min
    12 mi
Whitsundays Australia
Shute Harbour Australia
  • Cruise Whitsundays Whitsundays Shute Harbour
    Cruise Whitsundays
    3 mi
Larrakeyah Australia
Wurrumiyanga Australia
  • Sealink Northern Territory Larrakeyah Wurrumiyanga
    Sealink Northern Territory
    49 mi
Sydney Australia
Manly Australia
  • Barangaroo Fast Ferry Sydney Manly
    Barangaroo Fast Ferry
    7 mi
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FAQs about travelling by ferry to Australia

Simply search for ferries to Australia on Vivanoda among the 26 routes we offer and compare prices. Finally, select the desired ferry crossing and book it.

There are 8 ferry companies operating to Australia: Rottnest Express, Spirit Of Tasmania , Barangaroo Fast Ferry, Fantasea Cruising Magnetic, Sealink Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Fast Ferries, Cruise Whitsundays and Sealink Northern Territory ...

Rottnest Island-Perth, Devonport-Melbourne, Manly-Sydney and Nelly Bay-Townsville are the most popular ferry routes for travelers.

All ports with ferry services in Australia

Main tourist areas served by ferries from Australia

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