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15 Return Ferry Tickets Worth Booking

34 crossings  ·  from $11 a head

The return is the half that matters: it is cheaper than two singles nearly everywhere and it holds your seat on the boat that fills by mid-afternoon. Here are 15, priced, with the last sailing noted where it bites.

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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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

2.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

3.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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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

4.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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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass - The early ferry from Holt Street Wharf
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Brisbane: Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

5.Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,195 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $98

Take an early ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. Your pass includes return transport, three hours of kayak or one hour of stand-up paddleboard hire, snorkeling equipment, resort facilities, and land games. Snorkeling is self-guided, so plan around the tide and ask staff about currents near the shipwrecks.

“Wetsuits weren’t provided and neither was locker so this cost us €30 extra for the day.”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry - The ferry across Sydney Harbour
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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

6.Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Take a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour to Taronga Zoo, where you can spend a full day among more than 5,000 animals. Explore at your own pace, attend free keeper talks, and see Sydney Harbour and the Opera House from the zoo grounds. Collect your combined ticket from Fantasea Cruises.

“This is a self-guided tour, as there is no tour guide. However, my husband and I really enjoyed our time at Taronga Zoo. The zoo is well-organized and easy to explore at our own pace. We had plenty of time to see a wide variety of animals and take photos along the way. The booking includes both zoo admission and round-trip ferry tickets, which made the trip very convenient. The ferry ride itself was a wonderful experience, offering great views of the Sydney Harbour. We also loved the beautiful view of the Sydney Opera House from the zoo—it’s truly breathtaking. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable day, and we…”

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Corralejo: Snorkeling on Lobos Island & Return Ferry Ticket - Getting to the port in Corralejo
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Corralejo: Snorkeling on Lobos Island & Return Ferry Ticket

7.Snorkeling on Lobos Island & Return Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 769 reviews · 1 day · from $31

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!”

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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour - Allow four to eight hours for Taronga Zoo
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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

8.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $56

Travel by Captain Cook Cruises from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, with harbour commentary and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. Your ticket includes round-trip ferry travel and zoo entry. Allow four to eight hours for keeper talks, animal shows, Australian wildlife, and the zoo’s famous harbour outlook.

“The zoo is huge and the ferry ride to the location was beautiful. My favourite part was the Seal Show, well done.”

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Peniche: Berlengas Island Round-Trip Ferry with Island Stop - Arriving at the harbour and finding your bearings
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Peniche: Berlengas Island Round-Trip Ferry with Island Stop

9.Peniche: Berlengas Island Round-Trip Ferry with Island Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 596 reviews · from $28

Take a ferry from Peniche to Berlenga Island, about 16 kilometers offshore, with roughly 30 minutes on the water each way. You get free time to walk to São João Baptista Fort, admire Elephant Rock, and swim at Praia do Carreiro do Mosteiro. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes. The boat crew speaks English and Portuguese.

“A very good experience. I was disappointed to learn that there was a €4 fee to explore the fort only when approaching the fort landing. I would have liked to know beforehand. Overall we had a wonderful time on this beautiful island. Thank you.”

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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes' Islands - Finding the TURYOL Port at Eminönü
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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

10.Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 586 reviews · from $11Best value

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”

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Malta: Roundtrip Ferry to Comino Blue Lagoon w/Gozo Option - The 20 to 25 minute crossing
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Malta: Roundtrip Ferry to Comino Blue Lagoon w/Gozo Option

11.Roundtrip Ferry to Comino Blue Lagoon w/Gozo Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Take a 20 to 25 minute ferry from Marfa or Ċirkewwa to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, passing the sea caves on earlier sailings. Stay as long as you like, then return on a later boat. You can also choose the Gozo option, which ends at Mġarr Harbour. No guide or meals are included.

“it was super fun! tour of caves made it well worth it for the very cheap price”

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Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket - Meeting at Harbour Town at 9 a.m.
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Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket

12.Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

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.”

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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth - Arriving at Rottnest Island
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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

13.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $90

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore 63 beaches, 20 bays, bike paths, museums, and quokka habitat at your own pace. The Perth departure includes a scenic Swan River cruise and commentary. Food, rentals, and island activities cost extra.

“The round-trip ferry ride to Rottnest went really well. It was a nice boat, the staff were all very nice. It was great that there was an onboard bar with various drinks and munchies. All in all it was really good.”

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Lanzarote: Return Ferry to La Graciosa with Bus Pickup - From your resort to Órzola
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Lanzarote: Return Ferry to La Graciosa with Bus Pickup

14.Return Ferry to La Graciosa with Bus Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 329 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Travel from your Lanzarote resort to Órzola, then cross by express ferry to La Graciosa for about four and a half hours of free time. You can walk, hire bikes, take a 4x4 tour, eat in Caleta de Sebo, or relax by the beaches. Helen may assist with group arrangements, but this is mainly an independent day out.

“It was a joyful ferry ride to la Graciosa. The organiser conveyed enough message to us. The trip was pleasant.”

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Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket - Checking in at B Shed in Fremantle
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Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

15.Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $62

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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