Think of a reason to join us on the pristine waters off Fremantle - sailing across the turquoise waters of Cockburn Sound and exploring the local islands off Perth.
Experience the exhilaration of sailing on Escapade a world class luxury catamaran - enjoy the natural wonders of the coastline and encounter the local sea life which includes dolphins, sea lions and whales.
We promote the fact that there is much more to Perth’s ocean attractions than just a visit to Rottnest.
Our specialty is exploring the entire area of the Google Map which can be accessed from this page - all three local Perth islands - Rottnest, Carnac and Garden Islands – and accessing the ‘coastal highway’ from Rockingham to Hilarys Marina encompassing Cockburn Sound and the coastline off Perth’s northern suburbs.
Where we go…
Without a doubt Rottnest Island is the most popular destination for day trips, weekend getaways and holidays for both local and overseas visitors with approximately 500,000 people visiting the island each year.
The island, which is mainly a nature reserve, is located 17 kilometres from Fremantle with sailing time between one and two hours depending on the wind direction and speed and where we are going on the island.
Rottnest is well renowned for its stunning beaches, bays and coral reefs – the most southerly in the world. The island is a haven for water based activities – sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, surfing and scuba diving – so access from the ocean aboard Escapade is an ideal way to experience this beautiful place.
Carnac Island is the smaller island that lies between Rottnest and Garden islands. It is an A Class nature reserve about 10 kilometres off Fremantle with sailing time of around an hour.
The island is home to a sea lion colony and a large variety of marine bird life. We anchor in the crystal clear waters of the island allowing you to enjoy the scenery and wildlife, take a refreshing swim, go snorkeling or paddle our kayaks for an explore.
Further to the south is Garden Island which is one of Australia’s largest naval bases and home to Australia’s fleet of Collins Class submarines.
The Cliff Point historic site, in a beautiful bay on the east side of the island, is the location of the first settlement in Western Australia. In 1827, it was the first site inhabited by ‘free settlers’ who were led by Captain James Stirling's - WA's first governor. The settlers occupied this site for two months before moving to the Swan River on the mainland.
Escapade regularly sails to this location and several other idyllic spots around the island - the voyage takes just over one hour from our Fremantle location and it is common for us to encounter the pod of dolphins who live in Cockburn Sound on our way there and back.
What you can do…
You can join an Escapade ecotour or have the boat for yourself under charter – we offer a range of experiences from our popular evening Twilight Sails to Local Island day tours to overnight charters to Rottnest Island.
We also offer extended, private charters to Geographe Bay to the South and the Abrolhos Islands to the North from our Fremantle location.
Please contact us for further information regarding availability and rates for our range of tours and charters.
Why not come and visit us from November to May on the jetty outside Joe’s Fish Shack in the world famous Fishing Boat Harbour.
Click here to view the Google map of the Fremantle Waters operational area.
Think of a reason… see you in Fremantle!
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