15 Full-Day Ferry Trips Worldwide to Book This Year

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.Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 16 hours · from $267

Spend 16 hours seeing Kangaroo Island’s wild side by coach and ferry. Visit Seal Bay, walk at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, enjoy a two-course bush lunch, and hear local stories from guides such as Hamish, Jo, Scott, Richard, and Will. It is a full day, but the transport, meals, park fees, and ferry are handled for you.

“Amazing experience. Best part of the day were the kangoroo's, the koalas and the sea lions. Thank you very much to Dani for an amazing day”

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3.From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 571 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $186

Travel from Costa del Sol to Tangier by fast ferry, then tour the Kasbah, Medina, souk, market, and craft stalls with a multilingual guide. You will also enjoy a Moroccan lunch, a panoramic bus ride, and possibly a camel stop. The day lasts 12 to 15 hours and includes transport, ferry tickets, and lunch.

“the guide was very knowledgeable speaking multiple languages to accommodate all customers. was very helpful in all things not related to the tour.”

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4.Tangier Private Full Day Tour Including Ferry Ticket & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $194Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Tangier with a private guide and driver, round-trip ferry tickets, Moroccan breakfast, a beach camel ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, the Kasbah, and the old Medina. Guides including Ali, Hamza, Chafik, and Hassan, known as Coca-Cola, are associated with the experience.

“Ali made an amazing experience an unforgettable lifetime memory. It was a perfect day from beginning to end.”

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5.Fitzroy Island: Full-Day Ferry & Snorkel Safari Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 37 reviews · 10 hours · from $118

Take the 8:00 AM Fitzroy Flyer from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then join the 10:00 AM guided snorkel safari with English-speaking staff. You get all-day snorkel hire, about eight hours on the island, time for beaches and rainforest trails, and a 5:00 PM ferry back. Guide Elisa has earned special praise for her help in the water.

“Enjoyed the snorkeling tour, staff were really helpful & pointed me in the right direction. The ferry could do with a bit of TLC but all good”

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6.Full-Day Victoria Tour with Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $176

You’ll travel from Vancouver to Victoria with an English-speaking driver-guide, roundtrip ferry tickets, and admission to Butchart Gardens. Jack has been praised for clear facts and easy handling of multilingual groups. Expect about three hours in Victoria, with short visits to the gardens, Inner Harbour, Chinatown, and Mile Zero.

“Jack made it interesting with lots of facts about the areas we were travelling through and to. He was easy going, answering questions and handled a multi lingual group with ease. Recommend.”

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7.Miami: Bahamas Full-Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · from $259

You’ll leave Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale on an air-conditioned ferry, with a reserved seat, restrooms, and a snack bar. Spend the afternoon on Bimini or Grand Bahama, choosing a beach day, water sports, or independent exploring. Bring a sweater for the cold cabin, and remember that island transport and activities cost extra.

“Bring a sweater for the ferry, the air conditioning is much too strong. Everyone should take out their towels to use as blankets... Otherwise, it's a beautiful island, nothing to complain about.”

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8.Tallinn Guided Full-Day Tour by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 12 hours · from $278

You’ll leave Helsinki in the morning with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, cross the Gulf of Finland by ferry, and spend the day in Tallinn. Walk from the medieval Town Hall through Raeapteek, the Great Guild, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and Neitsitorn, then enjoy free time before returning to Helsinki around 9:30 PM.

“Our guide Roman was really good and knowledgable. We enjoyed our tour.”

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9.Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai with Ferry ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $51Best value

See Mumbai with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, from the Gateway of India and Colaba to Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, and Bandra Fort. A ferry ride adds a coastal view. Guides such as Sunil have led extended routes, while pickup is available from hotels, the airport, and cruise terminals.

“We were met promptly at our hotel by the guide.We were given an excellent tour of the city -we had a driver and a guide. I thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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10.Full Day Capri Tour from Pompeii by Small Ferry Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $136

Travel from Pompeii by minibus and ferry or hydrofoil to Capri, then cruise past the Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, White, Green, and Coral Grottos. You get about five hours to explore Capri independently. The tour runs from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and includes transport logistics, but not a fully guided island tour.

“Every thing was very organized. I enjoyed this trip. It was very hot so pack drinks and the bus to go up the mountain is very hot and was too packed.”

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11.Full day Tangier Tour from Cruise or ferry from tarifa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $116

From Tangier Ville port, explore Cap Spartel, Hercules Caves, Perdicaris Park, the old Medina, Kasbah Museum, synagogue, and Mendoubia Garden. Your six-hour day includes lunch, transport, a camel ride, port assistance, and a local guide. Expect walking on narrow streets and a possible shared group of up to 35 people.

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12.La Spezia Port: Cinque Terre and Pisa full day tour by Minivan and Ferry-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $507

Travel from La Spezia to Pisa, Vernazza, and Monterosso in a private minivan for up to eight people. Your tour leader stays with you all day, while ferry or train fares cost an extra €30 per person. Expect a busy but rewarding day, with limited time in each place and some steps.

“Our guide was excellent and she provided a lot of history and useful information about the sites we toured. Our driver met us at the cruise terminal and provided comfortable, safe transportation and both were very friendly. We will be back to Italy and will book future tours with Bella Italia Tours.”

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13.Private Full Day Ferry Trip To Geirangerfjord From Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $967

Leave Ålesund by private vehicle, ride the one-hour ferry from Hellesylt to Geiranger, and see the fjord from the water and high mountain roads. You’ll stop in Geiranger, visit Flydalsjuvet, and follow the Eagle Road toward Eidsdal. Guides such as Per and Lorenzo are available, with pickup, snacks, and water included.

“Per is a fantastic and knowledgeable guide - he went out of his way to make the day special by driving to the best spots to view Geiranger. Worth every penny!”

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14.Private Full Day Lake Balaton tour with lunch & wine tasting,and with ferry ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $370

Spend about nine hours exploring Lake Balaton in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Balatonfüred and Tihany, see Tihany Abbey, taste wine in Csopak, enjoy a three-course lunch with drinks, and cross the lake by ferry. Guide Susan is one named guide associated with the experience, though guide assignments may vary.

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15.Private Full-Day Como & Bellagio Tour with Ferry Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $636

Meet a licensed guide in Como for a full-day Lake Como outing by public ferry. You’ll cruise to Bellagio, eat lunch with drinks included, walk through Villa Melzi’s gardens, and explore the town before returning to Como. The tour is private for your group, offered in English, and includes ferry tickets and garden admission.

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