Where to Take the Bike Aboard: the 15 Best Ferry and Bike Tours

1.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Take the 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, where your bike, helmet, and lock are ready for a full day of independent exploring. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, look for quokkas, and add snorkel gear for $15. Hotel pickup is available from selected Perth and Scarborough hotels.

“Amazing and smooth pick up. Driver Terry is friendly and arrived at pick up point on time. Really like how easy this trip is for solo traveller. Steps on getting the bike and snorkelling gear are straight forward and easy. Really recommend.”

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2.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle’s B Shed, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend about nine hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Ride to beaches, bays, snorkelling spots, and quokka areas at your own pace. Bring water, allow for hills and wind, and plan your route before leaving the settlement.

“Rottnest is a beautiful island with lots to see and do. Bike hire is great to get around. I’m not very fit but managed to get around ok, some of the hills were very steep but you just stop and take in the scenery. The quokkas were very cute. Had a nice lunch at one of the hotels. Some of the beaches were very busy- salmon bay was the nicest. I think $120 is a lot of money for a 30 min ferry ride however the island was beautiful and must be done while in Perth.”

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3.San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 751 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with guides such as Ryan, Mia, Adam, or Ginger. You’ll follow a mostly flat waterfront route, stop at the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field, then explore Sausalito on your own. Classic bikes and e-bikes are available, with a ferry return at your expense.

“From start to finish this experience was spectacular. Efficient, clean, friendly, and knowledgeable. We had a guided tour that was safe and enjoyable. Mia was our guide, who provided us many places to stop for beautiful pictures, along with wonderful historical facts about the locations. We would do this again in a heartbeat. Our family consists of two adults and two teens. We rented the E bikes, highly recommend them to make the tour more enjoyable.”

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4.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take a fast ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island, including a Swan River cruise with commentary, then collect a bike and explore independently. Ride to beaches such as the Basin, Parakeet Bay, and Little Armstrong Bay, stopping for swimming, quokkas, and lunch before your same-day return ferry.

“We loved this day trip! Honestly wasn’t expecting much initially but it turned into such a great adventure day!! We rented bikes and loved riding around the island, even if it was WAY harder than expected. So please keep that in mind if you’re not a big bike rider. We got tons of cute quokka content too!! The restaurant Frankie’s was amazing!!”

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5.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 461 reviews · from $86

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore by included bicycle and helmet. Ride to beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, museums, and quokka habitat at your own pace. Add snorkel hire or lunch when booking. The Perth option includes a one-hour Swan River cruise.

“Had a wonderful day with my sis. Perfect weather. Beautiful views. Great bike riding. Atmosphere and everything else.”

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6.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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7.Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $87

Take the SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect an adult-size bicycle, helmet, and lock at the jetty, then spend the day riding between beaches, wildlife spots, and the island settlement. The package includes a 4:00pm return ferry, bike fitting, onboard WiFi, restrooms, and breakdown help.

“Fabulous day out exploring an iconic location in WA. Bikes were in good condition and the island itself is stunning. Great value for money”

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8.Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals with Optional Ferry Return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $21Best value

Pick up a Cannondale bike, helmet, lock, basket, and map at 757 Beach Street, near Fisherman’s Wharf. Choose a hybrid, e-bike, tandem, children’s bike, trailer, or baby seat, then ride toward the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Alamo Square, Castro, or the Mission. Rentals run from about an hour to 24 hours, with an optional ferry return.

“There are many steep parts to the itinerary. Get an e-bike if you are not fit. The wind can also pose an obstacle.”

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9.Golden Gate Bridge Electric Bike Rentals w/ Optional Ferry Return

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 54 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $37

Pick up a well-maintained adult e-bike at 757 Beach Street and set your own route through San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and toward Sausalito. Helmets, locks, baskets, and maps are included. Add a one-way Blue and Gold Fleet ferry ticket for the return to Fisherman’s Wharf, and confirm current bike-return arrangements before setting out.

“Decided to play tourist in our city and rent e bikes for the day. Did the Bay Trail from rental office to Sausalito. It took around 45 minutes on the e bike, each way. Would recommend to everyone visiting and living in the Bay!”

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10.Formentera: discover our fast ferry + electric bike package.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Take a return ferry from Ibiza to Formentera, then collect an approved electric bike at La Savina port. You set your own route and return the bike by 8 p.m. The package suits independent riders aged 14 and over, with a lock included and more than 30 ferry departures each day.

“El tour ha ido bien. De mejorar la bici uno cambio no iba bien”

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11.Sealink Bike & Ferry Package from Perth to Rottnest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $116Top rated

Take the 8:30 am SeaLink ferry from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island, cruising the Swan River and Indian Ocean. Your return ticket, adult bike, helmet, and lock are included. Collect the bike on arrival, ride up to about 22 km of island paths, then return by ferry at 4:30 pm.

“Our day started with being collected from our Hotel, this certainly made things very easy for us. Checkin to get our tickets and to organise the bike hire was very easy. The trip down the Swan River was great and was enjoyable. Once we Read more”

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12.Can Tho: Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $47

Ride quiet village roads near Can Tho, taste dragon fruit, visit Truc Lam Phuong Nam Pagoda, cross the Mekong Delta by local ferry, and see the remarkable Gian Gua ficus tree. The wider morning experience also includes Cai Rang floating market, breakfast, coffee or tea, and local snacks. Groups are limited to 15.

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13.Formentera: discover our fast ferry + bike package

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $68

This one-day package pairs a Formentera Lines fast ferry from Ibiza with a city bike waiting at La Savina port. You get an open return schedule, over 30 daily departures, and freedom to visit coves, villages, and quiet country roads. Bikes must be returned by 8:00 p.m. and are available for adults and seniors only.

“À notre arrivée à Formentera, après la visite de 3 agences nous avons pu récupérer nos vélos! Pas tout simple à trouver mais personnel sympathique! Sympa de visiter un bout de l Île à vélo, même s’il fait un peu chaud en plein été!!”

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14.Rottnest Island Ferry, Bike, Coffee & Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Spend a full day on Rottnest Island with return ferry service from Hillarys Boat Harbour, locally roasted coffee, bike hire, helmet, lock, and a map of three cycling trails. You will visit beaches and bays at your own pace, enjoy a Cray Dog at The Lane Café, and finish with Simmo’s ice cream. English-language service is provided.

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15.Bike the Bridge & Back with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 15 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $35

Pick up a hybrid, comfort, or mountain bike at 2011 Mason Street, ride the Marina and Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, then return by ferry for about $14. This self-guided route takes 5 to 8 hours, with a map, helmet, lock, spare tube, and pump provided.

“The bike rental shop is quite a distance from the Golden Gate Bridge.. it should have been explained this from the booking stage. I wasn’t comfortable cycling along with the car traffic to the cylcle route. Again it should have been explained .”

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