Rottnest Island Boat Hire & Private Cruises

Seeking the ultimate island escape in Western Australia? Discover a natural paradise filled with beautiful sheltered bays, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and unique local wildlife. Pelican Charters offers premium private boat charters to Rottnest Island designed for corporate events, grand celebrations, and unforgettable social gatherings.

Picture this: Dropping anchor in a secluded sanctuary, swimming straight off our custom dive platforms, or heading ashore to explore white sandy beaches. No tightly packed public ferries—just your exclusive group, luxury comfort, and a custom itinerary tailored entirely by you.

Protected Rottnest Island Bays & Marine Life

Explore Rottnest Island’s most pristine, sheltered bays. World-class destinations like Thomson Bay, Longreach Bay, and Geordie Bay offer complete tranquility and calm, postcard-blue waters protected from shifting wind directions.

These beautiful, secluded spots provide the perfect backdrop for a private island boat party. Our luxury vessels feature shallow drafts, allowing them to safely moor close to shore so swimmers can stand comfortably in waist-deep water.

Private Rottnest Day Trips & Celebrations

Soak up the sun, float on the water, or step ashore to explore historic local sites and meet the island’s famous, friendly quokkas. A Rottnest private charter is the ultimate summer venue for milestone birthdays, hens days, bucks parties, or corporate team-building excursions.

Our team can drop your group directly at the main jetty, allowing you to walk the island trails, play beach cricket, or enjoy a premium lunch and refreshments overlooking the water at Hotel Rottnest.

Swimming and Party Essentials

Feel free to bring along your favorite inflatable floats, paddleboards, and water toys. Our vessels are fully equipped with wide swimming platforms and heavy-duty ladder access to make entering and exiting the water completely effortless.

Note: All visitors entering the Rottnest Island Reserve are subject to standard individual island admission conservation fees, which contribute directly to the facility upkeep and environmental protection of the marine reserve.

Snorkeling, Diving, and Seasonal Whale Watching

The marine sanctuary surrounding the island is a snorkeler’s and diver’s dream. As we cruise across from the Fremantle coast, keep your eyes peeled for local marine life—including the magnificent humpback whales that migrate through our waters seasonally.

The Pelican

Explore our 62-foot jet boat, perfect for parties, corporate events, and sunset cruises around Perth.

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Livewire

Experience premier luxury cruising. Ideal for Swan River tours, Rottnest excursions, and extended island adventures.

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Answer: The scenic cruise from Fremantle to Rottnest Island typically takes between 1 hour and 1.5 hours, depending on sea conditions. We ensure the journey is comfortable, allowing you to enjoy the coastline views before arriving at the island's beautiful bays.
Answer: Our experienced skippers will navigate to the best-suited bays based on the weather and wind forecast for your booking date. This ensures your group has the calmest, most enjoyable, and safest location for swimming and relaxing.
Answer: We recommend bringing swimwear, towels, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen), and comfortable footwear. If you have specific dietary needs or wish to bring your own music playlist to connect to our premium sound system, you are more than welcome to do so.
Answer: Yes, you are welcome to go ashore to explore the island and enjoy the beach environments during your private charter.
Answer: Yes, all visitors to Rottnest Island are required to pay the mandatory Rottnest Island Admission Fee. We will discuss these applicable fees with you during the booking process to ensure everything is clearly outlined for your group.

What Our Guests Say

Don't just take our word for it. Read real reviews from clients who have experienced our private day trips and premium charters to Rottnest Island.

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"We did a day charter out to Rottnest for our end of year work wrap up. Dropped anchor in a stunning bay, swum off the back of the boat, cooked up a massive BBQ lunch on deck. Absolute luxury and a fantastic crew who sorted everything out for us."

— Corporate Group Host

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"Hired Pelican for a private hens cruise across to Rotto. Unbelievable day out! The crystal clear blue waters were incredible, we brought our own floats and music playlist. Pete and the team were legendary. Highly recommend!"

— Rottnest Hens Day Charter

Book Your Private Island Charter

Pelican Charters is a marine-accredited tourism operator. Both Pelican and Livewire vessels conform to the latest AMSA standards. We provide professional services for private boat functions, corporate trips, and luxury event celebrations.

We specialise in Christmas parties, corporate team building, engagement events, buck’s parties, and hen’s party cruises. Email us for terms and conditions. Book your luxury Rottnest Island boat hire experience today!