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“The experience was really good. Everything was on time and organized. Viator always does a good job in this area. We learned about the start of the Civil War, which is history worth knowing.”
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…”
Official Alcatraz admission plus round-trip ferry from Pier 33, paired with a start-to-finish audio companion tour and optional night access.
“Overall it was a good visit. Although there was the Asian lady at the counter with a lot of attitude. She Definitely need to look at different job because customer service is not her best skill. Other then that it was a good experience”
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.
“Really neat experience. Highly recommend! Book ahead of your trip because it is very popular and sells out. Self guided audio tour around and inside Alcatraz. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. Easy pick-up at one of the piers at fisherman’s wharf area. Took the 4:45pm tour. The time of day and the fact…”
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.
