Crossings · FERRY TRIPS WITH LUNCH
Food on a boat ranges from a proper sit-down to a wrapped sandwich handed over at the gangway. These 15 say which is which, what it adds to the fare and whether you could do better ashore.
Review of Kangaroo Island’s 16-hour ferry and coach tour from Adelaide, with sea lions, Remarkable Rocks, lunch, wildlife, and practical tips.
“it's a long day but we'll worth the money was a trip from start to finish I will return for over night stay so much to see and take in . 💖”
Review of the Fitzroy Island ferry from Cairns, with beach time, rainforest walks, snorkeling, lunch, and optional glass-bottom boat rides.
“Excellent trip, including the boat transfers, snorkel equipment and the glass bottom boat ride. Got to swim with sea turtles! It was all very easy and well organised, and the island is beautiful. Good guides, particularly for the glass bottom boat (Georgina and Carmen) where they told us about the reef and different fish / animal species.”
Explore Mouraria, taste pastel de nata, ride the Tagus ferry, and enjoy seafood rice on this small-group Lisbon walking tour.
“Lunch across the river was great as well as overlooking Lisbon on a terrace. Loved the old neighborhood. Daniel was a great guide, patient with other clients that had some issues with stairs and climbing... Gave great recommendation for dinner and Fado music.”
Fitzroy Island from Cairns with ferry transfers, beaches, rainforest walks, snorkeling, optional lunch, and glass-bottom boat rides.
“Check in was smooth and boat left on time. Lunch was good but make sure you get there early because they don’t replenish food towards the end. Snorkel gear was fine but they should have some anti fog spray for the goggles because they fog very easily. THIS IS NOT A TOUR! They drop you off and you have all day to do what you want, therefore it was fun but the price is too expensive.”
Review of Tarifa to Tangier day trip by ferry, with lunch, guided sights, Medina time, practical costs, timing, and visa tips.
“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.”
Review of the Ischia day trip from Naples, with ferry tickets, lunch, free time, Sant’Angelo, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Ischia was amazing and worth a trip and taking a taxi to Sant Angelo was the best part. The lunch was a disappointment. It’s was like an Italian version of Faulty Towers. The starter and main course was tasty but dessert a joke with the choice between a children’s ice cream or two plums. With so many restaurants with amazing locations and views it was a shame to have to sit indoors with a view to a shabby backyard. We would have preferred that the day trip was ferry tickets and taxi round the island and found our own lunch”
Review of Istanbul’s 16-hour Troy bus tour with ferries, lunch, ruins, expert guides, and practical advice on cost, timing, and comfort.
“Enjoyed going to the museum first to have context for the ruins.”
Review of a Hong Kong to Macau day tour with ferry tickets, lunch, hotel pickup, UNESCO sights, casino stop, and practical tips.
“Toller Ausflug. Super organisiert. Sehr engagierter Guide (Patrik). Insgesamt einrollen Tagesausflug”
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.”
Explore Batam from Singapore by ferry with seafood lunch, temple visits, Indonesian cake tasting, and a one-hour traditional massage.
“Its worth if you have to spare one whole day dedicated for this. the place is good to know the flavor of mixed indonesia-singapore culture. However the food and massage are worth i feel. the places to visit in the itinerary are not so great including the bridge. still if you have time, you can have a look.”
Review the Phi Phi Islands ferry from Phuket, with snorkeling, lunch, island stops, timing, fees, comfort, and practical booking advice.
“We paid the extra to go gold class. The facilities were very good staff were ecelent. However due to a number of very loud pasanher and small children the experince og gold class we lost. The staff tried there best but some poeple do not respect the staff and think it is there own partuu”
Review of Singapore to Batam city tour with ferry tickets, lunch, temples, bridges, shopping, and practical advice before booking.
“Find yourself with a few extra days in Singapore? Then this trip is worth it. The island is beautiful and you get a glimpse into local Indonesian life. The sights are good but not quite ready for prime time. The guide was excellent and the local cRead more”
Review of Batam’s full-day tour from Singapore, with ferry, Malay culture, bridge views, Indonesian lunch, shopping, and a 90-minute massage.
“We had an amazing day tour from Singapore to Batam led by Gunawan. He was prompt, professional, and attentive to our interests, ensuring the schedule flowed smoothly. The stop at Saung Budaya Batam was a standout: the Malay dancing was vibrant and immersive, and we were lucky enough to join in the dancing and try playing the Angklung. The 4-course seafood lunch featured a breathtaking view of the Barelang Bridge, pairing perfectly with the meal. The day also included a relaxing massage in Batam at a reputable spa, providing a welcome break between activities. The vehicle was comfortable, the driver handled the roads well, and Gunawan offered helpful tips for…”
Review of the Holbox Island tour from Cancun, with ferry transport, lunch, golf cart time, Punta Mosquito, flamingos, costs, and practical tips.
“Un desastre! Todo mal organizado! No contraten este tour! 🙏 Decia que era con un grupo de 20 personas y primero nos subieron a una van y despues nos lasaron a un bus con 65 personas. Despues de varias horas (5hs para llegar) llegamos a holbox y los carros de golf no estaban. Jamas nadie nos acompaño a nada y ni hablar que decia que teniamls 7hs en holbox + 2hs en punta mosquito. Con suerte estuvimos 5hs.”
Cycle Shanghai’s back streets, ferry to Lujiazui, see the Bund, enjoy tai chi, and share a local lunch on this small-group tour.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our cycle with Mayfer through the streets of Shanghai stopping along the way to see & learn about the life of local people. Riding through the hustle & the bustle of the city was fun & following a guide made it an easy activity. Enjoyed the yummy lunch. We are a couple nearly 60 years old. If we can do it so can you.”
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