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Guided Ferry Trips: The 15 Best Worldwide

92 crossings  ·  from $25 a head

A guide on board changes what a crossing is worth, especially on the prison islands and the old harbours. These 15 come with someone doing the talking, priced and paced honestly.

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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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Oak Bluffs, gingerbread cottages, and free time
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

2.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Leave Boston early in a 24-passenger minibus, ride through Cape Cod, and cross Vineyard Sound by ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Explore independently or add a three-hour island tour covering Edgartown, Aquinnah, the Gay Head Cliffs, and all six island towns. Guides such as Tom, Elaine, Jonathan, and Johnny Boston are known for lively local commentary.

“Very informative, friendly guides. We very much enjoyed our tour of the island and history, as well as the food!”

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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

3.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 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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup makes the morning easier
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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

8.Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,380 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

You’ll be collected from central Cape Town, taken to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, and ferried 45 minutes to Robben Island. A bus tour covers the island, followed by the prison visit and Mandela’s cell. Former prisoners, including guides such as Tom and Sipho, may explain life inside the prison. Return transport ends at the V&A Waterfront.

“Definitely a 5 star... and something that I believe everyone that visits Cape Town needs to experience. We are grateful for our guide which has shared such an intimate and difficult experience with us.”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour - Pick Perth for the river, Fremantle for a shorter crossing
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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

9.From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,246 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $99

Take a SeaLink ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then join a 105-minute air-conditioned bus tour with live English commentary. See Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, with free time for food, quokkas, beaches, or a swim. Guides may include Leah, Barney, Robbo, or Woody.

“Brilliant trip. The guide on the bus was particularly good. Overall, from boarding the ferry to getting off at the end of the trip everyone and everything was first class. Thanks.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Collecting your bike at the island jetty
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

10.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle’s B Shed, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend about nine hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Ride to beaches, bays, snorkelling spots, and quokka areas at your own pace. Bring water, allow for hills and wind, and plan your route before leaving the settlement.

“Rottnest is a beautiful island with lots to see and do. Bike hire is great to get around. I’m not very fit but managed to get around ok, some of the hills were very steep but you just stop and take in the scenery. The quokkas were very cute. Had a nice lunch at one of the hotels. Some of the beaches were very busy- salmon bay was the nicest. I think $120 is a lot of money for a 30 min ferry ride however the island was beautiful and must be done while in Perth.”

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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour - Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field
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San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

11.San Francisco Golden Gate To Sausalito Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 751 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with guides such as Ryan, Mia, Adam, or Ginger. You’ll follow a mostly flat waterfront route, stop at the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field, then explore Sausalito on your own. Classic bikes and e-bikes are available, with a ferry return at your expense.

“From start to finish this experience was spectacular. Efficient, clean, friendly, and knowledgeable. We had a guided tour that was safe and enjoyable. Mia was our guide, who provided us many places to stop for beautiful pictures, along with wonderful historical facts about the locations. We would do this again in a heartbeat. Our family consists of two adults and two teens. We rented the E bikes, highly recommend them to make the tour more enjoyable.”

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Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo - Lake Crescent and the forest around Marymere Falls
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Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

12.Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $148

This 11-hour small-group trip from Seattle combines round-trip Bainbridge Island ferry rides with Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and seasonal walks or snowshoeing. A guide such as Tony, Ryan, Duan, or Andy handles the driving, park entry, lunch, snacks, and water. Expect a full day, long road stretches, and weather-dependent plans.

“The best things about the tour are that they pick customers up and drop customers off from the hotel, a completely hassle-free tour. they provide lunch and drinking water for the tour. The tour guide is friendly and has full knowledge about what she is going to introduce.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option - Inside the Cellhouse with the official audio tour
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San Francisco: Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

13.Alcatraz, Ferry & Audio Tour w/ Night Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 617 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Take the official ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz, then explore the cellhouse and island at your own pace. Your ticket includes the official Cellhouse audio tour plus a separate companion guide covering Indigenous history, gardens, protests, families, and island life. Choose the night option for evening ferry service and ranger introductions.

“This was s brilliant tour and experience. Very well organized, I loved the self tour guide- such a good stories told by prople who were actually the prisoners there. I highly recommend it is definitely worth the money!!!”

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Cultural excursion for one day to Tangier with ferry included - Seeing modern Tangier from the bus
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Cultural excursion for one day to Tangier with ferry included

14.Cultural excursion for one day to Tangier with ferry included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 577 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel by fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, then tour the modern city, Kasbah, medina, souk, necropolis, and Mendoubia Gardens with local and FRS guides. Lunch includes harira, couscous, beef kebab, tea, and a Moroccan sweet. Expect a full day, border queues, shopping stops, and free time in the old town.

“Marketplaces showed true culture of Marocco and panoramic views were amazing. Lunch gave experience to try local food.”

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From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry - Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by fast ferry
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From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

15.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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