Fremantle Passenger Terminal
Heritage passenger terminal on Victoria Quay, one of Australia's largest cruise terminals, recently upgraded. Some ships use nearby D Berth.
Fremantle, Western Australia
Fremantle is Perth's historic port city at the mouth of the Swan River. Cruise ships berth at the heritage Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Victoria Quay, a short walk from the town's cafes, markets and 19th-century streets. More about Fremantle →
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Fremantle day.
Planning a day in Fremantle?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Fremantle cruise port?
Cruise ships berth at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Victoria Quay, on the south side of the Swan River mouth, or at nearby D Berth. The terminal is about a 15-minute walk from central Fremantle and near Fremantle train station.
Terminal
Getting to the Fremantle cruise port
Fremantle Passenger Terminal → Perth Airport
26 km · 25–50 min by car
About 26 km, typically 25–50 minutes by car. Taxis, rideshare, airport shuttles and public transport all run.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi or rideshare
Variesper vehicle
Varies
Metered or app fare.
Airport shuttle
Variesper person
Varies
Shuttle companies run direct to both airport terminals.
Train or bus (flat fare)
AUD 3.50per person
Varies
Approximate flat fare, about AUD 3.50 cash or contactless (less with a smartcard).
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Fremantle Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Fremantle cruise port
Official port parking
AUD 10–12/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
The terminal car park is for drop-off and pick-up only; cars left after sailing are fined and may be towed. Long-term cruise parking is in the official Victoria Quay car park (Zone 3, near C and D Sheds at the west end of the quay), bookable in advance, at about AUD 10–12 per day. It is outdoor and not secured.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Victoria Quay car park (Zone 3)Fremantle Ports
All terminals
~AUD 10–12/day
Available
Serves All terminals · Reservation: Available
Per day, approximate.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Fremantle centre
AUD 194–361 / night
Walk to the terminal.
Typical hotel
AUD 194–361 / night
Night before sailing.
Hotels here
- Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
- Tradewinds Hotel and Suites
- Quest Fremantle
Perth CBD
AUD 134–296 / night
City sights and dining.
Typical hotel
AUD 134–296 / night
Pre-cruise stay.
Hotels here
- Criterion Hotel Perth
- Alex Hotel
- New York On King
Perth Airport area
AUD 135–289 / night
Late or early flights.
Typical hotel
AUD 135–289 / night
Arrival day.
Hotels here
- Decembre House, Belmont
- Ellard B&B
- Airport Apartments by Vetroblu
Prices are approximate per night.
Eating in Fremantle
- Breakfast per person
- AUD 20–40
- per person
- Casual lunch per person
- AUD 20–40
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- AUD 40–120
- per person
Prices are approximate per-person bands in AUD at Fremantle cafes and restaurants.
Where to eat
Fremantle centre (High Street, Market Street, South Terminal)
Cafes and restaurants about 15 minutes' walk from the terminal.
Fishing Boat Harbour
Waterfront fish-and-chips and seafood south of the centre.
Victoria Quay (E Shed)
Squiffies on the Wharf and other spots beside the terminal.
Destination
About Fremantle
Fremantle is Perth's historic port city at the mouth of the Swan River. Cruise ships berth at the heritage Fremantle Passenger Terminal on Victoria Quay, a short walk from the town's cafes, markets and 19th-century streets.
The UNESCO-listed Fremantle Prison and the WA Maritime Museum are close by, ferries run to car-free Rottnest Island with its quokkas, and Perth's Kings Park is a train ride away. As a homeport it links easily with Perth Airport and the public transport network.
- Time zone
- Australian Western Standard Time
- Currency
- AUD
Things to Do in Fremantle
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Fremantle Prison
UNESCO-listed convict-built prison welcoming visitors since 1850, with guided tours and tunnel tours.
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Rottnest Island
Car-free island reached by ferry from Fremantle, home to the world's largest wild quokka population.
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Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth
Large inner-city park with native gardens and views over the Swan River and Perth skyline.
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WA Maritime Museum
Museum on Victoria Quay near the terminal.