Enjoy a 5 minute ferry ride across beautiful Shoalwater Bay to visit Penguin Island. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, explore the nature trails of just relax and enjoy this beautiful nature reserve. 

Inclusions & Departure Times:

• Ferries depart from Shoalwater hourly from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Please note check in is 30 minutes prior to your ferry departure
• Return ferries depart Penguin Island at 10 minutes past the hour, every hour from 10.10am to 3.10pm with the final ferry departing at 4pm sharp. Return ferries do not need to be booked in advance, simply wait at the jetty for the next available departure
• Extra departures and returns are scheduled every 20 to 30 minutes on busy days if required.

Highlights:

• Swimming and snorkeling the crystal clear waters of Shoalwater Bay 
• Exploring the nature trails & boardwalks taking in spectacular views of the Marine Park 
• Having a picnic under the trees overlooking a safe swimming beach ideal for young children 
• Seeing nesting pelicans & other sea birds up close especially in September & October when the chicks are hatching 
• Using the binoculars at the look outs to spot dolphins & whales (September to December)

Pricing: Adults: $25.00, Concession (seniors aged 65+ and students): $23.00, Children (aged 3- 12 years): $20.00, Infants (children under 3 years of age): free of charge, Family Pass (valid for 2 adults & 2 children): $80.00

* Please note all pricing includes a $10 Marine Park Levy. 

Note: This is the Ferry ONLY option does not include entrance to the Discovery Centre and Penguin Feeding. Please see the Ferry AND Discovery Centre option.

Online bookings close 1 hour before departure, if you have not made a booking and wish to join today's departure please contact reservations on 08 9591 1333 as there may still be seats available. Alternatively tickets can be purchased over the counter. 

If you have a group of 10 or more and would like a customized itinerary, please use our Groups Enquiry Form and our friendly reservations team will respond with a proposed itinerary and quote within 48 hours.  

**Disclaimer:
1. Penguin Island will be closed on the hottest days of Summer due to the Little Penguins Moulting, as per The Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/08/Immediate-action-taken-to-protect-Rockinghams-little-penguins.aspx

2. The Department of Parks and Wildlife has notified Penguin Island construction to begin on the 29th of January 2024, as per the demolishment of the Discovery Centre. Please keep in mind partial Island closure and see link https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au/Home/Index#0976ab60-8d88-402d-9633-d5ea9012d6e7 for parks and wildlife alert.