BY FERRY · FERRY TICKETS
A plain ticket is a seat and a sailing time, and on the landmark islands it is also the entry. These 15 sort the timed ones from the turn-up-and-go, with prices and how far ahead each sells out.
Take the family-run Barco Majorero from Corralejo to Lobos Island in about 20 minutes. Spend your day swimming at La Concha, walking to La Caldera or the lighthouse, and enjoying volcanic scenery at your own pace. Return times include 11:40, 14:20, and 17:00, with extra summer options.
“Well organised, on time, value for money return journey.”
Take a guided Capri day trip from Naples by hydrofoil, with minibus rides to Anacapri and Capri town. You’ll visit the Piazzetta, Augustus Gardens, and the Faraglioni viewpoints, then enjoy free time for lunch or optional activities. Guides such as Gabriel, Giusy, Nancy, and Giovanni have earned strong praise for keeping the day organized and fun.
“The trip was great. Our guide Chiara is a great guide and nice person. We had a boat trip around the island also we tried ‘chair lift’ for great view.”
Travel independently from Helsinki to Tallinn aboard Tallink’s MyStar or Megastar ferries. Your return ticket includes reserved entry and seating, while onboard you can use restaurants, cafés, shops, children’s facilities, and open seating areas. Walk about 20 minutes from Tallinn’s D-Terminal to the UNESCO-listed Old Town, or take a taxi.
“amazing ship that brings you to Tallinn with all the comfort. Tallinn is beautiful,I highly recommend it”
Take the ferry from Cape Town’s Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, then tour the island by bus and walk through the prison with a former political inmate. The four-hour shared experience includes return ferry tickets, an English-speaking guide, and Nelson Mandela’s cell. Bring identification and a coat for the boat.
“Guides were great, the whole experience was so interesting”
Take the Aquabus from Ibiza Port to La Savina in Formentera in about 55 minutes. Your ticket includes the return trip on the same day, with English and Spanish assistance. Spend the day at Ses Illetes, Cala Saona, or La Mola, then return when the schedule suits you.
“Map on the boat would have been a good idea so you could work out where/what you could do in your time there. Hired bicycles which was great as getting round the island in an eco friendly way and cheaply . You get to see more and can go at your own pace .”
Take the family-run Barco Majorero from Corralejo to Lobos Island, then enjoy a 10-minute coastal cruise, drink, and 25-minute snorkel near El Puertito. Staff such as Pablo, Susanna, and Danny help with tickets and equipment. Choose your return time and walk to La Concha Beach, La Caldera, or the lighthouse.
“Great trip! Lobos island beautiful but rugged and very windy the day we went! Got sand blasted! Snorkeling wasn't great...not much to see but jumping in off the boat was fab!”
Travel from Heraklion or Rethymno to Santorini by ferry, then visit Oia and Fira with local guides such as Christos, Liliia, Sophia, or Theodora. You get guided walks, free time, island transport, and an optional €16 volcano and hot springs boat trip. Expect an early start and a very full day.
“We had a great day out and the trip is exceptionally organised. Both of our transfers to and from heraklion were early and easy to find. We did get to the port over 1 hour before the ferry in the morning but assume this is incase of traffic. Take a coffee as nothing open at 6:45am! The ferry itself was fine, and again transport at Santorini was easy to find. Tour guide was knowledgeable and happy to help. Santorini is beautiful and could have spent a few more hours as it’s a long day travelling for less than 2 hours in each town, but there is only 1 ferry home…”
Use a smartphone ticket from Eminönü TURYOL Port to reach Büyükada, the largest and most famous Princes’ Island. The English host helps at the port, while an optional audio guide covers the island in several languages. You get the day to walk, cycle, visit St. George Church, see Trotsky’s former villa, eat by the harbor, or swim before returning by ferry.
“Not knowing what to do what to see, nothing much to be shared about”
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.”
Take the Fred Olsen ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera, then tour Hermigua Valley, Agulo, Garajonay National Park, Laguna Grande, and Roque de Agando by coach. A multilingual guide such as Laura, Fernando, or Francisco leads the day, with a Canarian lunch and live Silbo Gomero demonstration included.
“I wished we had more time. wonderful trip and a 6 star guide”
Spend the morning touring District Six, Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu with Sam’s Cultural Tours. Walk through Langa with a local guide, visit a school, shebeen, healer, and beer brewer, then take the ferry to Robben Island for a prison tour led by a former inmate. Hotel pickup is included, but you make your own way home.
“The Township tour was excellent. Sam gave detailed history of township..”
Take a round-trip ferry from Quai Lunel in Nice to Saint-Tropez, with about 2.5 hours on the water each way. You set your own agenda ashore: browse the Old Port, visit the Citadelle, shop, eat, or head to the beach. Staff speak English, and crew member Steve Catalain has earned special praise for friendly service.
“Great way to see the coastline and travel to St Tropez. Even though the boat was busy there was still plenty of seating inside or out for all! Worth knowing that even though the details do not tell you this also stops at the island of St Marguerite and Cannes on the way, a good way to a catch a glimpse of them if you’re not planning on visiting them. Onboard bar does not take card so take plenty of cash with you if you want drinks/ snacks.”
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”
Captain Cook Cruises gives you a flexible ferry pass for Sydney Harbour, with frequent services linking Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly, Shark Island and Darling Harbour. Ride indoors or outside, use optional phone commentary in seven languages, and plan your own day without a live guide or fixed tour group.
“Nice way to see the sights of Sydney! Convenient dock close to the train.. Enjoyed the different stops, very enjoyable day!!”
Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, with a crossing of about 35 minutes each way. You will have roughly seven hours on Rotto for beaches, walks, quokka spotting, cycling, food, or island transport. The return ferry listed here leaves at 4:00pm and reaches Fremantle at about 4:35pm.
“Great service. A bit over priced. 40 mins ferry, paid $173 for 2 person. Overall it is a good experience to go for a a-day trip or fee days.”
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