FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular guided ferries. 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.
Fort Sumter admission plus round-trip ferry from Charleston Harbor, with ranger briefing, 1 hour on the island, and big harbor views.
Most Popular“Very interesting - we enjoyed our well informed experience Would go again with other friends or family”
Ferry to Alcatraz plus an official ticket and self-guided audio app tour, with big-name cell stories and skyline views.
“We were a party of 6 celebrating a milestone birthday… Alcatraz was at the top of the birthday girls bucket list, so it had to be done!! What a fabulous experience from start to finish, everyone of the staff members we encountered were friendly, energetic and amazing!! They even sung “happy birthday “ it was…”
Capri day trip from Naples with hydrofoil tickets, guided highlights in Anacapri, Augustus Gardens, and the Piazzetta, plus free time.
“we had an excellent guide. Giovanni for Capri and Mariah for Amalfi. excellent organization and stairs. both gave great recommendations with thorough information. I will recommend to anyone looking to tour.”
Guided ferry tour from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with museum time, skyline views, and real stories from a local guide.
“Be prepared for the weather in the winter. Our tour guide was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable.”
Prebook your Robben Island ferry plus a guided prison tour led by a former inmate, ending at Nelson Mandela Gateway in about 4 hours.
“Robben Island is well worth the time and money, to see and sense the makings of the new South Africa. Very meaningful to meet a former political prisoner. Crossing might be a bit rough, keep your eyes on the horizon! My visit day there were some minor transport/ staffing issues on the island which were…”
6-hour guided Istanbul food tour across the Bosphorus: Kadıköy tastings, simit and iskender kebap, ferry ride, kunefe dessert. $115.
“Salih was a great guide and Alif an excellent edition. They kept the tour light, informative, and comfortable. The food stops were tasty and the tour is a great way to see the city and figure out places you’d like to come back to.”
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry and guided Old Town walk, with free time, cathedral drama, and Gulf of Finland crossings.
“The trip was really good. Guide was fun and very helpful”
Guided Turkish food tour across Kadıköy and Karaköy with ferry views. 20 tastings, dessert, tea, coffee for $131.
“the food was fantastic. a great way to also get your bearings in the city. our guide was knowledgeable. for morning tours, there is no need to eat breakfast beforehand. delicious and fascinating.”
Crete to Santorini by ferry for a guided day in Oia and Fira, with optional volcano boat tour and smooth transfers.
“Collected from Hersonissos @6:30am and back home @7:45pm. Full day trip had fun, organised very well with pickup and drop offs. Visited the Santorini iconic spots had 1.5hr in Oia and 2hr in Fira which was enough for us (didn’t do volcano tour) . Christos was our tour guide gave us lots of information. We…”
Ferry to La Gomera from Tenerife with a guided day in Agulo, Garajonay National Park, Roque de Agando, and Silbo Gomero at lunch.
“excellent trip to see a different island. Ricardo was a great guide.”
From Heraklion, take a fast ferry to Santorini, then ride with a guide to Oia and Fira with time to explore and photograph.
“Seats were not together which was unfortunate and unable to make changes on the fly… HOWEVER, excellent means of transporting to Santorini and visiting Oia and Fira. We did a one-way transfer and as a result of the no return, the vendor awarded us with Platinum Seating. Our stay was in Fira so upon arrival…”
Half-day NYC sightseeing by bus plus Staten Island Ferry views—Central Park, Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial pools, and photo stops with live narration.
“Kevin was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and made a great effort to make the tour enjoyable”
Guided Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with ferry views, admission included, expert island guides, and bottled water for a half-day of ancient art.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and earnest. I think his name was Rahoul. He was really authentic and made the caves come alive for us.”
Self-guided bike rental for a car-free Golden Gate Bridge ride to Sausalito and Tiburon, with maps, fitting, helmet, and ferry return.
Skip the ticket line for a shared Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by ex-political prisoners, in about 4 hours.
“The local company cancelled last minute, didn’t say why, did not respond to calls or text, could not get a refund and had to call viator to get a refund. Viator is great, the local company sucks”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
