6 Ferry Tickets in the USA Worth Boarding

1.Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88Our pick

Meet at Harbour Town at 9 a.m. for a 1-hour-45-minute cruise aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town. Choose air-conditioned seating or the covered upper deck, buy snacks and drinks, and listen as the captain points out wildlife and waterways. In Savannah, you have about four hours for lunch, shopping, walking, or an optional trolley ride.

“The trip was very good. The captain was knowledgeable of the area and gave us key points along the way and visiting ships, from Hilton Head to Savannah. She was very kind and helped my wife and I while boarding. The crew was nice and helpful. My only complaint was that we did not have enough time ashore. We needed the full 4 hours, but got about 3 1/2 hrs.”

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2.Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferry Ticket with Upgrade Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 291 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $49

Start at Battery Park, pass airport-style security, and ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose basic audio tours, a local guide, or an added Wall Street and 9/11 Memorial walk. Guides such as LeAnn, Nina, Vivian, Sami, and Cesar have led past departures, but the exact guide varies.

“Cesar was a great guide. He provided us with some historical information. We didn’t had to do any lines to get through”

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3.Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · from $85

Ride Vagabond Cruise’s air-conditioned Spirit of Harbour Town from Sea Pines to Savannah’s River Street. You get a scenic round trip, about four hours in town, open-air upper-deck views, and happy-hour drink prices on the return. The $85 ticket excludes food, drinks, and Sea Pines’ $9 vehicle entry fee.

“Great trip! Very nice people running the show. Thank you”

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4.Daufuskie Island Daily Round Trip Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride about 45 minutes each way from Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head to Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island. You get several hours to explore on your own, with golf cart rentals, local food, beaches, island history, and possible dolphin sightings along the way. Captains such as Troy, John, Jack, and Wild Bill have been praised for friendly service.

“The carts are noisy, street signs are questionable and the map is lousy. We booked on Christmas eve so there was only ONE restaurant open. ...it was relaxing and enjoyable!!!!!”

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5.Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · from $47

Take the Catalina Flyer between Newport Beach and Avalon in about 75 minutes. Choose one-way tickets for a flexible island visit or book two separate trips for a round trip. Expect several decks, indoor and outdoor seating, snacks and drinks for purchase, and open-ocean conditions that can turn rough.

“I upgraded the ticket to “VIP,” an additional $30 for two, which gave us the climate-controlled seating with an elevated view and 10% snacks and drinks. The trip was comfortable, punctual, organized, and speedy at 1.5 hours each way. Staff was pleasant.”

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6.Hilton Head to Daufuskie Island Round-Trip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · from $42Best value

Take Vagabond Cruise’s 30-minute ferry from Harbour Town to Daufuskie Island, with narration from the captain, wildlife viewing, and three hours to explore. Captain Renee has earned praise for her friendly boat handling. Rent a golf cart, visit the museum, eat at Daufuskie Island Crab Company, or enjoy the beach before returning to Hilton Head.

“Reading about the African American history of the land. I enjoyed the pictures and artifacts as well.”

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