Fast Ferries Around the World: 11 to Book

1.Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 365 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $199Our pick

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by fast ferry, then visit Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach. You get a local guide, 1.5 hours in Oia, 2 hours in Fira, and ferry tickets for the return trip. Guides such as Theodora, Diego, and Adonis have earned praise for clear instructions and friendly service.

“Santorini itself was beautiful. The problem was the sheer amount of people ( I'm talking thousands) and coaches there due to the cruise ships We only had 1 hr 20 mins in Oia, and less than 2 hours in Fira. By the time we'd queued in the traffic, and queued to take photos of the domes in Oia, and had lunch in Fira, there was hardly any time to do anything else before we had to be back on the coach.”

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2.Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $65

Take a fast 40-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, then spend the day at your own pace. Swim at one of 63 bays, look for quokkas, hire a bike or use the island bus. Your return ferry leaves at 4:30pm, so be back at the jetty by 4:10pm.

“Great service with no worries .fast trip. Beautiful island and water crystal clear. No worries trip back to hotel”

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3.Rottnest Island Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour Including Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $86

Take the fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect a hired bike, and spend the day choosing your own route among 63 bays, beaches, and Wadjemup Lighthouse. The ferry ride takes about 45 minutes, and selected hotel pickup is available. Bring water, swimwear, sunscreen, and stamina for the island’s hills.

“Excellent day! Did not need cash for bike deposit, card was ok. They also have snorkels to rent. Very easy”

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4.Cat Cocos: Mahe to Praslin Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 85 reviews · from $72

Take the Cat Cocos fast ferry from Mahé’s Inter Island Quay to Praslin’s Baie Sainte Anne Jetty in about one hour. Choose one-way or return travel, with lower deck, upper deck, or business-class seating. Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure and closes five minutes before sailing. Expect fine island views, efficient baggage handling, and possible rough seas.

“Perfect and safe! The trip started and finished at time and everybody aboard was very nice and gentle. 5 stars service”

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5.Okikoki Banis – Comino Blue Lagoon Speedboat Trip- Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Meet near Happy Dayz Bar in St. Julian’s for a fast coastal ride to Comino. Your skipper shares details about St. Paul’s Islands, takes you through Comino’s caves, and leaves you about five hours for swimming, food, showers, and beach time. Guides have included Ian and Toni.

“Toni was absolutely brilliant. Such a people person so friendly & every question we asked he knew the answer as he’s been in this job 50 years. It was so fun and fast on the speed boat”

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6.Cat Rose: Praslin Island / La Digue Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $18

Take the Cat Rose high-speed catamaran from Praslin to La Digue in about 15 minutes. You can choose a one-way or return ticket, travel from morning into early evening, and carry up to 7 kg in the cabin plus 30 kg checked baggage. Confirm your voucher and ferry direction before leaving for the jetty.

“Prima en snelle overtocht. Op het bovendek heb je mooi uitzicht over de zee en kun je de verschillende eilanden goed zien. Bagage ook snel uitgeladen en waren snel op La Digue.”

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7.Cat Cocos: Mahe to La Digue Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 38 reviews · from $86

Take the Cat Cocos fast ferry from Mahé to La Digue in about 90 minutes, with a transit stop at Praslin. Your prepaid ticket reserves the transfer, while crew members handle luggage and boarding at Victoria’s Inter Island Quay. Expect comfortable seating, scenic island views, and possible rough water, especially from May to September.

“All was fine good trip. Little bit wavy! 🤭 for Sommer other was it too wavy 😉 take a Pill for sea seakness”

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8.Cat Cocos: La Digue to Mahe Island Fast Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $87

Take the Cat Cocos fast ferry from La Digue to Mahé, usually via Praslin. The crossing takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on the stated itinerary, though a transfer at Praslin can make the trip closer to 2 hours. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, and checked baggage is included within the published allowance.

“Sehr pünktlich Guter Service an Bord Gepäck unkompliziert aufgeben schafft Freiheit beim Sitzen Bei Abfahrt von Praslin unbedingt Ticket am Schalter holen , digital reicht nicht aus - ansonsten alles digital”

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9.Day Tour from Phuket to 4 Islands in Krabi by Ferry & Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $71

Travel from Phuket to Krabi by ferry, then visit Tup Island, Chicken Island, and Koh Poda by speedboat. Tony and the crew provide snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and hotel transfers. Expect beautiful beaches and clear water, but also a long ferry ride and possible changes caused by weather or island access rules.

“Very professional, safety conscious and fun crew. The islands that we visited were beautiful, definitely a must for nature lovers. Lunch on the island was delicious. Really a fun and relaxing trip.”

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10.Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi by Ferry/Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $16Best value

Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Don by air-conditioned ferry in about two hours. Choose hotel pickup from Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, or Krabi Town, then ride directly to Ton Sai Pier. The ferry is slower than a speedboat but offers more room, a steadier ride, toilets, and upper-deck views.

“The check-in was easy, the trip good, with air conditioned at the bottom. Everything as expected. Suggested.”

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11.Travel from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Ferry/Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $17

Travel from Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don to Krabi Passenger Port by direct ferry in about two hours. You can sit inside with air-conditioning or on the upper deck, and four departures run daily. Reserve ahead for a one-way seat, but arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in.

“No issues, collected from the hotel on time, well managed journey, nothing to dislike and would use again”

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