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The 15 Best Guided Crossings Worldwide

22 crossings  ·  from $28 a head

Boats leave without you, so the planning matters more than usual. These 15 guided crossings are priced and timed so you can pick one in a couple of minutes.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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

3.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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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

4.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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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

5.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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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets - The early start from Heraklion or Rethymno
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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

6.Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 591 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $199

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…”

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From Tenerife: Guided Tour to La Gomera with Ferry Ticket - The early start and ferry from Los Cristianos
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From Tenerife: Guided Tour to La Gomera with Ferry Ticket

7.From Tenerife: Guided Tour to La Gomera with Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 434 reviews · 10 hours · from $124

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”

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NYC: Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry - Central Park and Columbus Circle: a calm opening
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NYC: Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry

8.Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Spend six hours touring New York by climate-controlled bus, with short guided walks at Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and the 9/11 Memorial. Your English-speaking guide adds city stories along the way, then you ride the Staten Island Ferry for Statue of Liberty views. Lunch at Gansevoort Liberty Market is on your own.

“Steve was very knowledgeable of all NY related history. Betty is the best driver ever!”

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Elephanta Caves Exploration: Guided Tour with Ferry Experience

9.Elephanta Caves Exploration: Guided Tour with Ferry Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $27Best value

Meet near Colaba and cross Mumbai Harbour by ferry to Elephanta Island. Your private guide leads you through the great Shiva temple, the 20-foot Trimurti, smaller shrines, and mythological carvings. Guides such as Nick, Rahul, Rohit, and Nikhil are praised for clear storytelling. Allow five to six hours, including travel.

“The caves are truly incredible and worth the visit! The boat ride over to the island is quite nice. Our guide Nick was very good. He gave us lots of interesting information about the caves, gods and statues. His English is good and easy to understand. Thankyou!”

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Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour - Starting at the Nelson Mandela Gateway
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Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

10.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 160 reviews · from $69

Travel by shared ferry from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, then tour the island by bus and visit Nelson Mandela’s cell with a former political prisoner. Allow about four hours. You must arrange your own transport to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, and the experience is for international visitors.

“The museum guide is an ex-prisoner, which adds a lot to an already extremely interesting tour of the jail facility”

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Tarifa: Day trip to Tangier by ferry with lunch and tour guide - The one-hour ferry to Tangier Ville
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Tarifa: Day trip to Tangier by ferry with lunch and tour guide

11.Day trip to Tangier by ferry with lunch and tour guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 140 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

This nine-hour Tarifa to Tangier trip pairs a one-hour Baleària ferry with a local guide, air-conditioned transport, Moroccan lunch, Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel, the Kasbah, Medina, and souk. Guides may speak English, Spanish, French, or German. Choose a 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM departure, and bring your passport.

“The guide was friendly and funny. We were a bit surprised by the change of itinerary, we didn’t see the caves, nor the lighthouse which were one of the main reasons to book. The change was caused by the ferry schedule, the 19:00 return ferry was out for repairs so the entire visit was shortened in order to catch the 17:00. Other than that, good option to get an ideea on the city vibe. Lunch restaurant was lovely and they even cooked separately for me, which I highly appreciated.”

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From Ibiza: Ferry and Guided Bus Excursion in Formentera - San Francisco Javier and the first look at Formentera
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From Ibiza: Ferry and Guided Bus Excursion in Formentera

12.Ferry and Guided Bus Excursion in Formentera

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 122 reviews · 9 hours · from $111

Cross from Ibiza to Formentera by ferry, then explore San Francisco Javier, the Mirador viewpoint, La Mola lighthouse, Es Pujols or Mitjorn Beach, and Las Salinas by guided bus. Hotel pickup is available from many Ibiza locations. Expect a full day, multilingual guiding, and a potentially large group.

“Ideale per conoscere i luoghi piú caratteristici dell'isola. Ho apprezzato molto il faro, da dove puoi ammirare un panorama molto suggestivo e la sosta in spiaggia, che ti permette di godere delle acque cristalline di Formentera. Il tour è molto affollato: è organizzato da una grossa agenzia che raggruppa centinaia di turisti, I quali vengono poi smistati in vari Pullman. Se ami i tour da piccoli gruppi, questo non fa al caso tuo”

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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch - The early pickup and the long road south
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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

13.Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 16 hours · from $148

Travel from Istanbul to Troy by air-conditioned bus and Dardanelles ferry. With guides such as Levant, Sandy, and Duygu, you will see the Trojan Horse, Temple of Athena, Odeon, Bouleuterion, excavation areas, and Troy's many historical layers. Lunch is included, but Troy entry costs an extra €27.

“A fascinating one-day tour of ancient Troy—captivating ruins and deep history. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, with excellent service that made the experience seamless and memorable.”

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Guided tour to Hardangerfjord with Waterfalls and Ferry Crossing - Leaving Bergen for Trengereid
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Guided tour to Hardangerfjord with Waterfalls and Ferry Crossing

14.Guided tour to Hardangerfjord with Waterfalls and Ferry Crossing

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

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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Capri Day Trip from Rome by Bus & Ferry – Guided or Independent - The Naples ferry crossing
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Capri Day Trip from Rome by Bus & Ferry – Guided or Independent

15.Capri Day Trip from Rome by Bus & Ferry – Guided or Independent

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 47 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $209

Travel from Rome to Capri by coach and ferry, then choose guided sightseeing or independent time. Guided departures may include the Blue Grotto when sea conditions and queues allow. Expect a long, tightly timed day with views of the Faraglioni, the Piazzetta, local shops, and a return to Rome around evening.

“The Grotto is a must see experience…Definitely not enough time to explore Capri… Don’t be surprised if you book an English speaking tour and ended up with a group that doesn’t speak English… our guide Franchesca on the coach was extremely helpful with us in particular and attentive to the groups needs… I would recommend not to miss this tour!!!”

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