The 5 Best Long Ferry Crossings

1.Guided tour to Hardangerfjord with Waterfalls and Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $236Our pick

Travel from Bergen to Hardangerfjord in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Thomas or Geir. Stop at Steinsdalsfossen, Fossen Bratte, Norheimsund, Herand, and Utne, with two short ferry crossings included. Expect a scenic 8.5-hour day, plenty of road time, and no included meals.

“Great way to spend a day. The guide, Thomas, was very informative. Waterfalls were enjoyable and the views of the fjords were spectacular. Really enjoyed driving on the local roads along the fjord and seeing the local fruit orchards. Highly recommend this experience.”

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2.Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138Top rated

Spend 4.5 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Istanbul’s food culture from Eminönü to Kadıköy. Try Turkish breakfast, meze, sweets, coffee, and other small samples while crossing the Bosphorus by ferry. Groups are limited to eight, and guide Erol Utgun is specifically praised for clear explanations and friendly conversation.

“Erol Utgun our tour guide took us on an amazing tour that quickly gave us a better understanding of Istanbul by getting us better acquainted with its amazing culinary offerings. The streets of Istanbul are filled with interesting little restaurants, coffee, candy, spice souvenir shops but at first it can all feel a little overwhelming. Our Guide Erol Utgun carefully curated the tour allowing us to experience a wide variety of food and drink and gave us Insite to their origins in Turkish culture and their place in today's food scene. Erol not only gave us a feel for the food he answered all of our touristic questions and was…”

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3.Isle of Wight – Day Tour from Portsmouth including Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $108Best value

Travel by executive coach and Wightlink ferry from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight. Visit thatched Godshill, Alum Bay, and the Needles, with guides such as Andrew and Jerry adding local detail. You get about eight to nine hours on the move, but optional rides, food, and the Model Village cost extra.

“Incredible experience. The weather was wonderful on the day which was great! Our tour guide (Jerry) was great too - friendly & knowledgeable. It would've been helpful for me to know about all the optional extra charges before booking - e.g., to visit the model village or to get a closer look at the needles by boat, etc., just so I'd have been better prepared. Regardless, I really enjoyed the trip, thank you!”

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4.Guided tour to Hardanger Fjord, Waterfalls and Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $401

Travel from Bergen to Hardangerfjord in a small group of up to 16 people, with hotel pickup, three waterfall stops, two 20-minute ferry rides, and time in Norheimsund, Utne, and Herand. Local driver-guides such as Thomas add stories about Norwegian life, roads, food, and culture. Lunch is not included.

“Our journey to Hardangerfjord was a wonderful journey. Our driver cum guide Thomas was one of the best I have seen - patient, knowledgeable, humorous and always willing to answer questions. The drive is one of the most beautiful drives I have ever taken and I haRead more”

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5.Guided tour: Hardangerfjord, Waterfalls and Ferry crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 7h 30m · from $230

Travel by Mercedes Sprinter from Bergen with an English-speaking guide such as Tomas. See Mørkhølsfossen, Fossen Bratte, and Steinsdalsfossen, then ride ferries across the Hardangerfjord, stop in Norheimsund and Utne, and return to Bergen after about 7.5 hours.

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