FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 9 most popular self-guided 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.
Fort Sumter admission plus round-trip ferry from Charleston Harbor, with ranger briefing, 1 hour on the island, and big harbor views.
Most Popular“Great ferry ride and lots of great information. The views were beautiful. We were a part of the flag ceremony at the end of the day. Quite meaningful.”
Ferry to Alcatraz plus an official ticket and self-guided audio app tour, with big-name cell stories and skyline views.
“I got tickets for the self-guided tours and the first ferry to the island and it was totally worth it. Lesser crowds when you arrive at the island and perfect for taking in the history of the place. They even had a demo of how the cell gates were opened and shut which was amazing.…”
Official Alcatraz admission plus round-trip ferry from Pier 33, paired with a start-to-finish audio companion tour and optional night access.
“absolutely loved it. free audio guide is avaliable for the cell tour.”
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 hassle with round-trip ferry and the official Alcatraz audio tours, including a night option when you want extra atmosphere.
“I got 4 tickets and 2 of the tickets didn’t work and O had to buy new ones a d go with another ferry”
Self-guided San Francisco electric bike rental with help from staff, a Golden Gate Bridge ride, and optional ferry back to the city.
“Really well organised, helpful staff”
Gozo day pass with a same-day ferry from Malta and hop-on hop-off open-top buses plus multi-language audio guide, for about 7 hours.
“Absolute shambles. worst HOPO we ve been on. No one co ordinating at disembarkation of ferry. Finally found someone on red bus who checked our ticket via phone & told us to go on green bus. Got on it as instructed by lady outside green bus. Ticket issuer spoke very badly by telling us to…”
A self-guided audio walk through Harpers Ferry’s Appalachian Trail midpoint, Civil War sites, and river views, for $9.99 and about 2 hours.
“A good way to hear about Harper Ferry ‘s history. Technology recognizes where you are located & provides information about that site. This supports the traveler’s pace in viewing the area.”
Day return ferry from Cleggan to Inishbofin Island on a fast boat. Self-guided island time with cliff walks, beaches, and easy return.
“Loved the whole experience- the boat trip, island fascinating and food great. We had a great walk over the island and over to the beach . Lots of families and children everywhere. Such a lovely feeling.”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
