FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 ferry tours and island day trips worth booking. Cruises that work the bay, hop-on boats that string a coastline together, and the crossings that come with a guide.
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip with Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, and a ferry back to Circular Quay from 6:45am.
Most Popular“We had a good time visiting the area and exploring the zoo. Being able to take the ferry back to downtown was nice.”
Fort Sumter admission plus round-trip ferry from Charleston Harbor, with ranger briefing, 1 hour on the island, and big harbor views.
“Wonderful and detailed history of the history of Fort Sumter and the events that led up to the beginning of the civil war. Park service employees and volunteers were fantastic!”
Boston to Martha’s Vineyard by minibus and ferry with Oak Bluffs time plus an optional narrated island tour to Aquinnah and Edgartown.
“This is not a good trip to take. The bus ride from Boston to the ferry was fantastic. Once on Island, you board an old, beat up white school bus with uncomfortable seats, small windows, with no ability to see where you’re at. It was extremely difficult to understand our Jamaican tour guide and you…”
Full-day Victoria and Butchart Gardens trip from Vancouver with BC Ferries, wildlife spotting from the deck, and free time in Inner Harbour.
“Be prepared for a potential lack of balance between getting there and being there. Of the twelve hours spent on this day trip, only three hours total were spent trying to enjoy the two destinations: 90 minutes each.”
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.”
Half-day Zurich highlights by bus, ferry, and aerial cable car, with an Old Town walk and Felsenegg views over the Alps and Lake Zurich.
“Our guide, Elisabeth, was very pleasant and informative. Scenic tour of Zurich and surrounding area. More time at Felsenegg viewpoint would have been appreciated.”
Guided ferry tour from Battery Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, with museum time, skyline views, and real stories from a local guide.
“We had a great time with Mindy C as our tour guide. She made it fun for all including the kids. Would definitely recommend using her again.”
Small-group Capri day trip from Naples with hydrofoil, guided walk, Augustus Gardens entry, and free time in Capri and Anacapri.
“So much fun!! What a wonderful time. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and very patient. What an amazing tour!”
Prebook your Robben Island ferry plus a guided prison tour led by a former inmate, ending at Nelson Mandela Gateway in about 4 hours.
“Very informative and educational tour. Brings some of the shocking reality of the past to life told by amazingly friendly and knowledgeable guides who experienced the terrible prison conditions first hand. Appreciated by our 9 year old and teenage daughters too. Highly recommends.”
Cape Town hotel pickup plus a Robben Island ferry and prison tour, guided by former prisoners, in a small group capped at 12.
“Transport was on time. Guide was extremely informative; thank you Sam. Robben Island was incredible; the stories from tour guides, the timing there was enough tine to experience whole island - thoroughly enjoyed ourself. Family of 4; 2 adults & 2 children (aged 10 & 7) Price is expensive. The cost of ticket if bought…”
SeaLink ferry plus an air-conditioned Rottnest bus tour from Perth or Fremantle, with live guide commentary and time to roam.
“Tour was great as was the tour guide would have liked more time to stop and take photos and take in the scenery.”
Half-day Zurich highlights by AC coach, Lake Zurich ferry, and Felsenegg cable car views, with Altstadt walking and Old Town churches.
“Amazing and fun! We had a wonderful day, exploring the town and taking the gondola up to the top of the city”
Fremantle to Rottnest Island by fast ferry, plus bike hire for a flexible day of beaches, quokkas, and easy snorkel access.
“We were able to access transportation and bikes for our day on the island very easily. The fast ferry was a clean swift trip accross to Rottnest.”
6-hour guided Istanbul food tour across the Bosphorus: Kadıköy tastings, simit and iskender kebap, ferry ride, kunefe dessert. $115.
“Burak was very knowledgeable of the city, we started our tour from the spice market and finished on the east side, plenty of food and dessert, a perfect start to the holidays seeing the city and it's food. don't hesitate it's worth it”
Ride the Golden Gate to Sausalito with a guided tour, full-day bike rental, and Bayfront views from Fisherman’s Wharf.
“We were in San Francisco for four days and this was our favorite day! Our tour guide was fantastic! The views were amazing! And the ride over the Golden Gate Bridge was something I’ll never forget!”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
