Crossings · FERRY CRUISES
A cruise on a working ferry is the cheap way to spend hours on open water. These 14 sailings are priced by length, with a note on deck space, the food situation and the views that justify the ticket.
Cruise Malta’s northern coast to Gozo and Comino, with free time at Victoria and Blue Lagoon, aboard a comfortable catamaran.
“be careful about the opportunities when booking. You have different options which I did not know before the booking. So, you have to pay that on boat.”
Ride the fast Salem ferry from Boston for harbor views, onboard snacks, walking access to major sights, and practical trip advice.
“Viator did not give enough information about where to meet the ferry. Also, did not answer texts with questions. The ferry ride was great but Viator needs to improve on providing information.”
Review of the 13-hour Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour, with ferry views, garden admission, city time, costs, and practical tips.
“Beautiful. VIATOR made the trip details, connections , trip guide Dion to be the best experience we could have. Long day so be aware of that. The garden site has restrooms, gift shop and lunch area Property is supremely clean and maintained.”
Review of the Crete to Santorini fast ferry day trip, with Oia and Fira visits, timing, costs, transport tips, and who should book.
“The tour was good overall. Santorini is super popular, and the views on the way to Oía are stunning. The town is packed with shops, and every corner is perfect for photos. Fira isn't really worth exploring, unless you're interested in visiting the volcano or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the restaurants – which tend to be a bit pricey. Our guide recommended one restaurant in particular, but I'd suggest taking a stroll around the center and seeing what catches your eye before deciding where to eat.”
Cruise the Yarra River from Melbourne to historic Williamstown, with skyline views, onboard commentary, tea, coffee, and flexible return times.
“Relaxing and Scenic ride to Williamstown. ..See all the bridges, urban areas, and shipping infrastructure. Well-organized. Friendly staff. Is easy to chat with other travelers.”
Cruise the Yarra to Williamstown for skyline views, local history, tea and coffee, and a relaxed port-side afternoon from $23.
“Slow river cruise to Williamstown under the low bridges and a very rewarding and relaxing journey Ideal location for lunch we didn’t venture to the beach but speaking to locals on our return they advised it is one of the better ones locally”
Review the Nice to Saint-Tropez ferry, with scenic Riviera views, free time in town, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Best choice was going to St Tropez by the Ferry. Beside to be comfortable, clean and ON TIME, the view elevate your experience in another level! 10 of 10! ❤️”
Review of Rottnest Island’s ferry and wildlife cruise, with practical tips on boats, quokkas, beaches, bikes, weather, value, and timing.
“The place was easy to find. Car parking was available, although probably best to get there 15-20 mins before 9am and boarding. You do have to exchange your paperwork at the temporary cabin beforehand to obtain the correct ticket. Rottnest was a holiday and marine paradise. Workers are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Seeing Quokka’s up close and in their natural habitat was a shear pleasure. For our family, we included the high speed boat ride, which was the highlight of the whole day and the right decision. Captain Luke and host Malcolm were excellent throughout. Providing safety advice and general information. You do need to be aware that the ride…”
Review of Malta’s evening catamaran to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, with sunset views, swimming time, costs, access passes, and practical tips.
“Lagon surpeuplé, musique à fond sur les différents bateaux du lagon, personnel pas sympa… si vous avez plus de 18 ans passez votre chemin ! C’est beau mais vraiment impossible de passer un moment agréable dans ce piège à touristes.”
Review of Krabi’s Railay sunset and bioluminescent plankton cruise, with practical advice on boats, swimming, timing, value, and sea conditions.
“Punctual organization; Speedboat transfer; Time (1.5hrs) to walk railay islands; Nice sunset - lots of tourists (peak season) ; Short plancton stopp with swimming ( boat large enough to change clothing) ; Easy to find starting point; Expect to get wet when boarding the boat. Expect to see only some plancton as ot rately gets dark arpund ao nang”
Review of Phuket’s $39 Phi Phi ferry cruise, with Maya Bay views, snorkeling, lunch, practical tips, fees, and honest drawbacks.
“prom lata świetnosci ma już za sobą...Dlugi rejs i po drodze przez moment można zrobic zdjęcie Maya Bay i zrzucają Cie na wysepce na której poza krewetkami z frytury i changiem nie ma nic ciekawego.Po dwóch godzinach nudy bo na snurkowanie na tej plaży nie ma specjalnie warunków (brak życia w wodzie) kolejny rej 10minut mniejszą łodzią na Phi Phi na godzinkę chyba tylko po to aby kupic pamiątki w pobliskich straganach (z cenami troche ich poj...) i powrot do portu w Phuket.Jesli bardzo sie nudzicie mozna sie wybrac,ale brak spektakularnych efektów i widoków.Dla mnie osobiscie LIPA NA MAXA !”
Review of a private Tangier day tour with port pickup, Cape Spartel, Hercules Caves, medina, lunch, and a local guide.
“Well run, comprehensive, Mohammed was pleasure to be with. Tailored the trip to our interests. A wonderful day . Would highly recommend. Very comfortable MB van.”
A practical review of Jeju’s private cruise-port tour, covering UNESCO sites, women divers, beaches, pricing, timing, and port tips.
“Harrison was a wonderful guide and took us to our desired locations. Also, he made a great suggestion for lunch which we enjoyed very much! We would highly recommend going with Harrison who made us feel very welcome.”
Review of Hong Kong’s 45-minute Star Ferry cruise, with Symphony of Lights views, practical tips, accessibility, meeting point, and value.
“We liked that we could get on with a wheelchair to view the lights. Everyone was very helpful and kind”
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