Rottnest Express and Rottnest Fast Ferries have offered various discounts to school groups who are successful in their application for the subsidy program. Ferry companies have their own set of terms and conditions to access these discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ferry Transfers
Discounts are applicable in two brackets in alignment with the Overnight School Camp Subsidy.
Schools in the 0-30 percentile of ICSEA values - 60% discount on ferry travel for students and teaching staff.
Schools in the 31-60 percentile of ICSEA values – 40% discount on ferry travel for students and teaching staff.
Rottnest Express departing from Fremantle.
Rottnest Fast Ferries departing from Hillarys.
Schools that are awarded the Rottnest Island Overnight School Camp subsidy will be provided with booking confirmation and this can be used to confirm eligibility with Rottnest Express and Rottnest Fast Ferries to access the additional discounts on ferry tickets and luggage crates.