One-Way Ferry Tickets: The 4 Worth It

1.Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 293 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Take a one-way Catalina Express ferry from Berth 95 in San Pedro to Avalon. The ride takes about an hour, with comfortable seating, restrooms, a snack bar, and wide Pacific views. Once you arrive at the Cabrillo Mole, downtown Avalon is about a five-minute walk away. You explore independently, and you must book your return separately.

“it was my 39th birthday and it is my first time Catalina two words effing fantastic and I can't wait to go back”

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2.Seattle, WA to Victoria, BC High-Speed Passenger Ferry: ONE-WAY

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Take the FRS Clipper catamaran from Seattle to downtown Victoria in about three hours. You get economy seating, Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca views, onboard food service, and duty-free shopping. Bring the correct border documents, arrive early, and plan for extra luggage fees. Vista and Comfort Class upgrades are available.

“A great way to travel to Victoria BC from Seattle . We had a very foggy morning, a little disappointing but could not be changed . Price to pay for check luggage should be in price of ticket which was a little high we thought . Didn't need " ESTA " entering Canada by sea on an overseas Passport according to the agent at the Border Control ????”

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3.One-Way High-Speed Passenger Ferry: Victoria, BC to Seattle, WA

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Take the Victoria Clipper from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to Seattle’s Pier 69 in about three hours. Choose Economy or upgrade to Comfort or Vista Class, watch the Gulf Islands and Puget Sound pass by, and buy food, drinks, or duty-free goods onboard. Bring one small carry-on, and have the right border documents ready.

“Since my wife uses a walker, we were very happy with the pre boarding and predisembarkation that were provided. The staff was excellent.”

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4.Macau Sightseeing Day Tour with One-Way Ferry from Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $146Top rated

You’ll leave central Hong Kong early, cross by ferry, and tour Macau’s Portuguese-Chinese old center with a guide and a group of up to 15. Expect St. Paul’s Ruins, Senado Square, temples, forts, museums, Sands Casino, and a revolving buffet at Macau Tower. The tour ends at Macau’s ferry terminal, not your Hong Kong hotel.

“Good trip, very hot in Macau. Worth checking your hotel is on the pickup list as we had to travel across Island for pickup.”

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