Penguin Island Ferry Service & Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Penguin Island Cruise Options
There are now three great ways to experience Penguin Island. Catch the ferry direct or explore Shoalwater Bay onboard our 45 minute glass bottom boat cruise.
Rockingham dolphins exciting new eco- adventure boat '100% Wild' now
departs from Penguin Island so if you would like to see the dolphins
before visiting the Island check out our
Dolphins, Penguins & Sea Lions
tour.
Penguin Island Ferry
A short ferry ride is all it takes to meet the world's smallest penguins! Your ticket includes entry to the Discovery Centre to see these normally secretive and rarely seen creatures up close. Spend the rest of the day exploring Penguin Island and its abundant wildlife or relax and take advantage of the beautiful swimming beaches and picnic areas
For those who would like to learn more about Penguin Islands fascinating history and ecology, take a guided 'Waddle' around the island with a local ranger. You will get a close up view of Penguin Islands nesting colony of Australian Pelicans, learn all about the latest Penguin and wildlife research and see where the eccentric 'King of Penguin Island' was crowned.
Ferry Departure Times
Ferry Departs - Hourly between 9.00am and 3.00pm
Return at your leisure: Hourly between 10.00am and 4.00pm
Penguin Island Waddles depart from the Discovery Centre at 11.15am and 1.15pm
Ferry departs daily mid Sept to the first long weekend in June. Closed December 25th for Christmas.
Adults
Concession*
Child(3-12yearsold)
Penguin Island Ferry
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
Penguin Island Ferry
+
Discovery Centre Entry
$17.50
$16.50
$14.50
Penguin Island Ferry
+
Waddle
$17.50
$16.50
$14.50
Penguin Island Ferry
+
Discovery Centre Entry
+
Waddle
$24.00
$21.50
$18.00
* Concession applies to pensioners, students, the disabled and health care card holders. Please understand appropriate ID must be presented on purchasing your tickets.
Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise
Enjoy a 45 minute eco-cruise on the crystal clear waters of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Experience the rugged natural beauty of these spectacular islands on our glass bottom boat and learn all about the local wildlife from our friendly skippers. The highlight of our cruise is visiting the beach at Seal Island to watch the Sea Lions at play before concluding on Penguin Island in time to catch the Little Penguin feeding session at the Discovery Centre.
Cruise Departure Times
The Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise departs from Penguin Island at 10.15am, 11.15am & 1.15pm. Your ticket includes return ferry transfers to Penguin Island.
Penguin Island Waddles depart from the Discovery Centre at 11.15am and 1.15pm
Return at your leisure on the Ferry: Hourly between 10am and 4pm
Cruises depart daily mid Sept to the first long weekend in June. Closed December 25th for Christmas.
Adults
Concession*
Child
(3-12 years old)
Penguin and Sea Lion Cruise (includes entry to the Discovery Centre)
$34.50
$31.00
$25.50
Penguin and Sea Lion Cruise + Waddle (includes entry to the Discovery Centre)
$41.00
$36.00
$29.00
* Concession applies to pensioners, students, the disabled and health care card holders. Please understand appropriate ID must be presented on purchasing your tickets.
