Rottnest Island Lobster Fishing Seafood Cruise & Feast

Lobster pot pulling and seven-course seafood feast onboard cruise

A seafood cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island where you fish for Western Rock Lobster by hand, then watch a private chef prepare a 7-course banquet of local seafood served with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks aboard the luxury vessel Crusader III. The full day runs 9.5 hours, including the return ferry from Rottnest Island at 4:30pm, arriving back in Perth around 6pm. Minimum age is 13. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed.

The experience

Nine and a half hours on the water means you leave Perth with the return ferry timed so you're back by early evening. The boat is the Crusader III, a luxury vessel with an open lower deck, upper viewing deck, front sun lounge and interior cabin: enough space to move around between fishing and eating. You'll pull up pots of Western Rock Lobster yourself, learning about this delicacy from the crew as you work, then hand over your catch to be prepared. The lobster comes off the barbecue hot, plated alongside other fresh seafood in a 7-course menu designed around what's local and in season.

The meal unfolds as you cruise, with a private onboard chef handling the cooking and unlimited West Australian wine, beer and soft drinks flowing throughout. Between courses, you can swim off the boat in a pristine bay or stay onboard and take in the views: Rottnest Island is a Class-A nature reserve with turquoise water and a fishing heritage that shapes everything served at the table. The whole rhythm is built around relaxation: this reads like a private dinner party that happens to float.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island with SeaLink and government admission fees.
• hands-on fishing experience for Western Rock Lobster.
• 7-course deluxe seafood banquet prepared onboard by a private chef.
• unlimited West Australian wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the cruise.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Captain Cook Cruises (WA)

Is this one for you?You pull the lobster pots yourself, then watch your catch transform into a feast prepared live on deck: all wrapped up with a fixed return time so your day stays simple.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Western Rock Lobster and why is it special to this part of Australia?

Western Rock Lobster is found only in the continental shelf waters off the West Australian coast, making it unique to this region. The crew teaches you about the species as you fish for them, and the 7-course menu is built around showcasing this local delicacy prepared fresh.

Can I swim during the cruise, or is it just fishing and eating?

You can swim off the boat in a pristine bay during the day, or stay onboard and relax on the decks if you prefer. The itinerary builds in time for both, so it's your choice how to spend the hours between fishing and the meal service.

What time do we leave Perth and when do we get back?

The return ferry from Rottnest Island departs at 4:30pm, arriving back in Perth around 6pm. The full experience runs 9.5 hours from start to finish, so you'll leave Perth early enough to have a full day on the water and at the island.

Is this cruise suitable for teenagers, or is there a minimum age?

The minimum age is 13 years old. Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the experience is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.

What's included in the meal, and are drinks really unlimited?

The 7-course deluxe seafood banquet is prepared fresh onboard and includes your lobster catch plus other local seafood. Unlimited West Australian wine, beer and soft drinks are served throughout the cruise, paired with each course.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the ferry terminal in Perth?

Hotel transfers are not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way to the departure point. Public transportation options are available nearby the terminal.