Homeport guide
Walkable Fremantle, with a direct train to Perth.
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Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- Fremantle Passenger Terminal, Victoria Quay
Getting to town
Fremantle Station is about 15 to 20 minutes' walk; Fremantle's cafes and markets are close.
Trains to Perth take about 30 minutes. A free shuttle may run between the station and the terminal on ship days. The terminal is pick-up and drop-off only; long-stay parking is in Victoria Quay Zone 3 or at Kings Square.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Entry: U.S. citizens need an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before travel, including cruise passengers. Apply only through the official "AustralianETA" app; there's an AUD 20 service fee and no visa charge. Beware look-alike websites. (Australian Embassy USA / Home Affairs, checked Oct 2026.)
Top sights nearby
- Fremantle Prison (UNESCO)
- Fremantle Markets
- WA Maritime Museum
- Rottnest Island (ferry, quokkas)
- Perth: Kings Park
Beaches
- Bathers Beach, Fremantle
- Cottesloe (train)
Safety & tips
- No overnight parking at the terminal.
- Rottnest ferries leave from Victoria Quay.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Perth, take a train back at least 90 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.
Shore excursions that get you back on time
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Quick answers
Do I need a passport for Fremantle (Perth)?
U.S. citizens need an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before travel, including cruise passengers. Apply only through the official "AustralianETA" app; there's an AUD 20 service fee and no visa charge. Beware look-alike websites. (Australian Embassy USA / Home Affairs, checked Oct 2026.)
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