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The World’s 15 Best Ferry Trips

227 crossings  ·  from $11 a head

Some crossings are transport and some are the day itself. The 15 below are the second kind, priced and timed, with sailing notes on the ones that sell out and the full catalogue underneath.

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Starting at Liberty State Park in Jersey City
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Board a Statue City Cruises ferry from Liberty State Park in Jersey City and explore Liberty Island and Ellis Island at your own pace. Your $19 ticket includes round-trip transport, multilingual audio guides, the Statue of Liberty Museum, and the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Plan on four to six hours, plus airport-style security.

“It was so gorgeous on top! Dont think anything needs to be improved!!”

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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry - Meeting the Park Ranger at Fort Sumter
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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

2.Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,343 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Take a 30-minute narrated ferry from Liberty Square or Patriots Point to Fort Sumter. A National Park Service ranger introduces the fort, then you have about an hour to see the ruins, museum, bookstore, and harbor views. The ferry has restrooms and snacks, but the fort itself has no public restrooms.

“Dress warm for this waterway to history! Informative Ranger shared a quick tour of the forts origin and self proclaimed Best looking Ranger Andy celebrated our 25th anniversary with a toast to Sunday TODAY. Cheers!”

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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - Starting at Auckland Ferry Terminal
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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

3.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,311 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Travel from Auckland to Waiheke Island by ferry, then use a day-pass bus to visit 16 stops at wineries, beaches, galleries, shops, restaurants, and nature walks. You set the pace. Guides such as Ruth, Aaron, Chris, and Tilly may add local stories, while the Fullers360 app helps you track buses and plan your return.

“Wonderful day spent at our own pace and not a long wait for the next bus to hop on.”

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Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura - Finding the ferry at Corralejo port
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Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura

4.Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,098 reviews · 1 day · from $20

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.”

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Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry - Choosing Liberty Square or Patriot’s Point
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Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

5.Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Ride a narrated ferry from Liberty Square or Patriot’s Point to Fort Sumter, where a National Park Ranger explains the opening battle of the Civil War. You get about an hour on the island to see the fort ruins, museum, cannons, and store before returning by boat. The trip lasts about two hours and 15 minutes.

“Have the guided walk with the group to tell the stories once at the fort”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Crossing the Gulf Islands on BC Ferries
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

6.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel from downtown Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries, with a 90-minute sailing through the Gulf Islands, two hours at Butchart Gardens, and two hours to explore Victoria. Guides such as Anthony, Bobby, Leslie, and Alex provide local stories and clear timing. Hotel pickup, garden admission, and transport are included.

“It is a lengthy excursion, but necessary due to ferry and bus ride to the gardens. Might have liked another 1/2 hr in Victoria.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - Starting at Hillarys Boat Harbour
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

7.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

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

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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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - The ferry crossing: a short ride with big views
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

8.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Meet at Pier 33 for a ferry to Alcatraz Island, then explore the cell blocks, prison corridors, outside grounds, and San Francisco views with a self-guided app. The official ticket and ferry are included, but there is no live guide. You can stay on the island as long as you wish and return on a later ferry.

“We were a party of 6 celebrating a milestone birthday… Alcatraz was at the top of the birthday girls bucket list, so it had to be done!! What a fabulous experience from start to finish, everyone of the staff members we encountered were friendly, energetic and amazing!! They even sung “happy birthday “ it was everything we hoped for and more! We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend a visit.”

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From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus - The hydrofoil crossing from Naples to Marina Grande
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From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

9.Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,366 reviews · from $129

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.”

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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn - Getting to Helsinki West Harbour Terminal 2
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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

10.Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,238 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $47

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”

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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry - Crossing New York Harbor to Liberty Island
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

11.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet at 1 Bowling Green, then cross New York Harbor to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Your English-speaking guide handles ferry entry and adds stories about Lady Liberty and immigration. Choose a two-hour Statue of Liberty visit or a four-hour option with Ellis Island, its museum, and audio guide. Crown and pedestal access is not included.

“The guide Joe was awesome. It was well worth the money. He knew the history. He knew how the system works. Felt at ease immediately.”

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From Naples: Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry - Meeting at Naples port at 8:00 a.m.
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From Naples: Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry

12.Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,143 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Travel from Naples to Capri by prebooked hydrofoil, then explore Capri and Anacapri with a guide and island transport. See the Augustus Gardens, Faraglioni views, Via Krupp, La Piazzetta, and San Michele Church. Guides such as Gabriel, Sandra, and Giovanni are praised for clear advice, while the chairlift, lunch, and boat ride cost extra.

“Beautiful trip. Towns were lovely. Our guide Anna was a pleasure. Was a stressless day filled with fun and culture.”

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Cape Town-Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Starting in Cape Town’s CBD
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

13.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

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”

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From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island - Finding the ferry in Cannes
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From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

14.From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,747 reviews · from $24

Take a 15-minute Trans Côte d’Azur ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island and explore at your own pace. Walk forest trails, visit Fort Royal, watch migratory birds at Batéguier Pond, or swim toward the underwater eco museum. Frequent return boats make this an easy half-day or full-day outing.

“A nice boat ride to the island. The scenery is beautiful and the town is nice. The museum is not that interesting but you don’t need a ticket to walk around, only to enter the museum. Don’t sit outside on the sides if you don’t want to get wet. Overall, the experience for the money is worth it.”

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From Ibiza: Same-Day 2-Way Ferry Ticket to Formentera - The 55-Minute Crossing to La Savina
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From Ibiza: Same-Day 2-Way Ferry Ticket to Formentera

15.Same-Day 2-Way Ferry Ticket to Formentera

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,588 reviews · from $40

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 .”

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