FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Air-conditioned catamaran to Gozo and Comino with free time, plus a Blue Lagoon swim stop (pass required) from Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay.
Most Popular“It was amazing, but the Blue Lagoon was too little.”
Catamaran cruise from Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay to Gozo and Comino with free time, Blue Lagoon swim stop, Wi‑Fi and AC.
“Air con boat. Searched for seats as people using seats for their luggage (annoying for families)! Went on Hop on Hop off bus in Gozo, tight on timings to return to our boat but made it. They were counting people on and off thankfully. Gozo was pretty and info on bus was clear. Blue lagoon…”
Full-day ferry to Victoria plus Butchart Gardens. Coach pickup from Vancouver, scenic Gulf Islands ride, guided stops, and downtown time.
“Incredible garden, great visit to Victoria. Maybe a better system when passengers are late for pickup, so as to not penalize all other travelers. Dan was great host and guide.”
Cruise Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye from Howth. Live commentary, seals and birds, and easy access in about an hour.
“Nice experience, particularly if you get some good weather. Toilet on board, and minimal drinks/snack bar.”
Crete to Santorini by fast ferry with guided bus touring Oia and Fira, plus free time for photos, shops, and food in one long day.
“I liked the tour guides and the whole tour program. however, drivers in Crete part were not very professional. In the morning I could not hear any of the guide's information due to the driver talking loud on the phone and signalling all the time. In the evening the return was a total mess with…”
Comfortable Melbourne to Williamstown ferry cruise with live commentary, large windows, and free tea/coffee. Explore the seaside suburb on your own.
“The very friendly crew and the informative narration about points of interest, on the cruise, made it money well spent. Thank you.”
A scenic ferry ride in Melbourne’s Port Philip Bay to historic Williamstown, with live commentary and coffee and tea included.
“The views of the city all the way down to Williamstown were great..The commentary was great, with all the information about Melbourne & Williamstown. ...time it took (1 hour) was just long enough...a”
Round-trip ferry from Nice to St Tropez with Riviera views, stops at Cannes or Sainte Marguerite, and free time ashore.
“It is well organised but did not leave a minute to soon. Staff were very helpful. Best to get your tickets before hand. Which we did.”
Shell Key ferry from Fort De Soto: quick 20-minute crossing, hours on a shell-filled beach, wildlife sightings, and an easy round trip.
“Excellent on time service to beautiful Shell Key. Our captain and co-captain were super friendly and knowledgeable. Every aspect was handled smoothly and as described. Highly recommend!”
Ferry to Rottnest Island plus a 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise from Perth or Fremantle, with seals, dolphins, quokkas, and free time.
“Best tour I’ve done in a long time! The boat ride itself was so fun! It was fast and had a lot of movement, but there were seats available for people that wanted less motion. Amazing wildlife sights, we saw whales, dolphins, seals, and osprey! Great guides with a huge amount of knowledge! A little…”
From Heraklion, take a fast ferry to Santorini, then ride with a guide to Oia and Fira with time to explore and photograph.
“The island the history and the people- all great. Well organised and worth every cent.”
Small-group Howth Coastal Boat Tour to Ireland’s Eye in about an hour, with live captain commentary, seals, and cliff views.
“If you love the sea then this one is for you! If you’re doing the boat trip in winter make sure you wrap up very warm! Shane the captain was amazing friendly welcoming and charming!”
Ferry to Great Keppel Island plus a 1-hour glass-bottom boat led by a marine biologist and reef guide, with island time.
“Our very experienced skipper and tour guide, Max, made this a wonderful experience. He made sure we learned about and saw the best coral and sea life - even a couple of turtles. His local knowledge of the area, both past and present, was informative and interesting. Well worth doing!”
Ferry ticket between Athens’ Piraeus and Agistri—spacious ride, indoor and outdoor decks, and easy online check-in.
“The island of Agistri beautiful and worth the trip but the ferry trip very hard. A school trip sailed with us ( full ferry of teenagers). Saronic transport company organizationally performed very poorly. huge delays in both directions, terrible noise and smoking in every corner of the ferry. Next time I would choose another company.”
Speedy roundtrip ferry to Rottnest Island from Hillarys Boat Harbour for an independent, car-free day with beaches, quokkas, and lighthouse views.
“It was great! My son and I really enjoyed this trip. The day was a bit of rainy and hot but I definitely recommend it!!”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
