All sailings Captain Cook Cruises lists for the one-way cruise in each direction, as read on 16 October 2026: two a day each way on operating days. Days follow the operator's season table (April to October: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; November to March: no Wednesday). The operator's Christmas Day closure is applied. The page marks the first Fremantle departure as 12:45 am, which would not fit its 2:00 pm arrival and 1 hour 15 minute duration, so it is shown as 12:45 pm. · Representative services only — check the operator for today's full timetable
Departures 1–10 / 10
Departures 1–10 / 10
Crossing time
~75 min
Operator
Captain Cook Cruises (Perth)
Map – Perth to Fremantle Ferry
Fare type
Price
Adult, one way, Perth to Fremantle (April to October 2026 list)
$49.00
Concession or student, one way (April to October 2026 list)
$45.00
Child 4-12, one way (April to October 2026 list)
$35.00
Family of 2 adults and 2 children, one way (April to October 2026 list)
$135.00
Adult, one way, November 2026 to April 2027 list
$52.00
Return Swan River Scenic Cruise from Perth, adult (April to October 2026 list)
$65.00
The one-way cruise is a ticketed product, bought in advance from Captain Cook Cruises (the booking page offers online booking, an enquiry form and a reservations phone line). The FAQ says bookings are paid in full at booking, that cash is not accepted, and that card payments carry a 1.25% surcharge. Prices below are the April 2026 to October 2026 list; from the November 2026 to April 2027 list the adult fare is $52, concession $48, child $37 and family $142. Child means 4 to 12, and under 4s are free with an infant ticket. A concession needs a Seniors Card, concession card, full-time student ID (14 to 25) or a YHA, VIP or Nomad card, checked at check-in. The same operator's return Swan River Scenic Cruise from Perth costs $65 for an adult (April to October) and is listed here for comparison only. All fares in Australian dollars (AUD).
There is no Transperth ferry between Perth and Fremantle. Transperth's own boat service links Elizabeth Quay and Mends Street in South Perth, according to the operator's getting-here notes. The river trip to Fremantle is a ticketed cruise sold by Captain Cook Cruises, which lists it as a separate product, "One Way Cruise from Perth to Fremantle". That settles the question people usually ask first: yes, a one-way ticket is sold, and so is the reverse trip as its own product, while the dearer Swan River Scenic Cruise is the return version.
There are two sailings each way. From Barrack Street Jetty the boats leave at 11:15 and 14:15 and reach Victoria Quay in Fremantle at 12:30 and 15:30. Going back, the listed departures are 12:45 and 15:45, arriving at 14:00 and 17:00. It takes 1 hour 15 minutes either way and the captain gives commentary along the route. The operator's days change with the season. From April to October it sails Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From November to March the list is every day except Wednesday. Its FAQ says it is open every day of the year apart from Christmas Day.
The adult fare on the April to October list is $49, with $45 for concession and students, $35 for children aged 4 to 12 and $135 for a family of two adults and two children. The November 2026 to April 2027 list rises to $52 for adults. There is no reserved seating, so passengers may share tables, and a bar is on board. Payment is by card only, with a 1.25% surcharge, and the operator asks passengers to check in at the counter 30 minutes ahead. Bikes and luggage can come aboard the Perth to Fremantle vessels. Access for wheelchairs is limited on the Swan River boats, and the operator asks mobility passengers to phone before booking.
Because there are only two sailings a day, plan the day around them. The 11:15 crossing and the 15:45 boat home leave a little over three hours in port. This is a sightseeing service rather than a commuter one, and Transperth's service page lists a Fremantle train line for other times.
Arrive at the terminal a few minutes before departure; vehicle boarding usually closes earlier.
Check the operator's service alerts before travelling — weather, tides and river levels affect services.
Confirm accepted payment methods and whether a booking is required for vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Captain Cook Cruises lists "One Way Cruise from Perth to Fremantle" at $49 for an adult on the April to October 2026 list, and a separate one-way product from Fremantle to Perth at the same price. Its return Scenic Cruise from Perth costs $65.
11:15 and 14:15 from Barrack Street Jetty, arriving at Victoria Quay at 12:30 and 15:30. From Fremantle the listed departures are 12:45 and 15:45, arriving in Perth at 14:00 and 17:00.
April to October: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. November to March: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The operator's company FAQ says it is closed on Christmas Day.
1 hour 15 minutes in each direction according to the operator's tour operations table.
No. The Transperth boat runs between Elizabeth Quay and Mends Street in South Perth. The Fremantle crossing is the Captain Cook cruise; Transperth's service page lists a Fremantle train line as the public transport option.
In Perth, Barrack Street Jetty, with the ticket counter at Pier 3, Barrack Square. In Fremantle, the ticket counter is near B Shed on Victoria Quay; the accessibility page also names O'Connor landing as the Fremantle departure point.
The operator says its Perth to Fremantle vessels can take bikes and luggage. The smaller upstream boats to the Swan Valley take only a limited amount.
Pay in full when booking, by card: cash is not accepted and card payments carry a 1.25% surcharge. Check in at the ticket counter at least 30 minutes before departure.