Crossings · FERRY TRIPS
A ferry is the cheapest way to make a day feel like a journey. These 15 crossings span harbour runs, car-free islands and one boat that changes continents, each with its price, its sailing time and how much of the day it takes.
Review of the $19 Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry tour, with timing tips, museum details, security advice, and honest value notes.
“For £20 can’t grumble! Ferry system was easy enough. Includes ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island. Wander round there and checkout museum then ferry on to Ellis Island…. Check out there and then ferry back to the Battery around 4pm.”
Review of the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour from San Francisco, with redwoods, Golden Gate views, ferry options, costs, timing, and tips.
“Funny guide. Great way to see everything, especially if you have limited time on your trip. Would recommend!”
Review of Fort Sumter’s ferry tour from Charleston, with harbor views, ranger talks, practical tips, accessibility notes, and value advice.
“Rangers really know their stuff, ferry ride was nice and calm and even got to see some dolphins, but the actual stay on Fort Sumter is not long enough.”
Explore Waiheke Island by ferry and hop-on hop-off bus, with flexible stops for wineries, beaches, villages, galleries, and nature walks.
“Great way to see the island. And what a beautiful island it is. You won’t be disappointed. We didn’t do any of the wineries but they did really sound good. So if wine your thing then well worth a visit. As you get plenty of time so it’s worth taking advantage of so many wineries on offer. Guides really chatty and informative. We had a really lovely girl who originally from Southend in UK, who noted our English and Essex accents. Lovely person . Gave lots info about the stops. Loved stop 9 the beach! The sun was hot! Very chilled atmosphere and beautiful to swim in the sea there.…”
Review of the Corralejo to Lobos Island ferry, with practical tips on beaches, hikes, timing, costs, food, water, and booking.
“We had a wonderful afternoon on Lobos island. Although the sea was choppy, the transfer was very easy and fun. Lovely staff on board the boat and the island is beautiful, with lots of lagoons to enjoy swimming in. We’ll be returning before the holiday is over ☺️”
Review of Charleston’s Fort Sumter ferry tour, with harbor views, Civil War history, ranger talks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Was a bit skeptical about booking with a third party but liked skipping the add on fee charged by the regular company. Easy to book and changing it to a later day was easy.”
Review of the Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour from Vancouver, including ferry views, timing, cost, gardens, Victoria stops, and practical tips.
“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.”
Review of Rottnest Island’s bike and ferry day trip from Perth, with quokkas, beaches, snorkeling, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Easy to navigate where to go and super helpful staff. The ferry was clean and comfortable”
Review of Alcatraz ferry and self-guided app tour, with practical tips on tickets, timing, accessibility, value, and what to expect.
“The whole experience was great. Awesome how it’s been kept as it was.”
Review of the Capri day trip from Naples, with hydrofoil tickets, Anacapri, Augustus Gardens, free time, and practical booking advice.
“It was excellent! We had an amazing tour guide called Gabriele! He was fantastic from start to finish. He made us feel so safe all day. He stayed in touch & provided great advice. He was upbeat & fun too. We would highly recommend Gabriel. He made special efforts to make our day memorable. We wish him all the best. We hope to meet him again on future tours. He was the best!! 🩵”
See Zurich by bus, ferry, and cable car on a half-day tour covering Old Town, Lake Zurich, Felsenegg, and Alpine views.
“Guide Lars was great! Friendly and multilingual, cared about the group. Good balance of wandering and guided time. Saw a variety of sights in a variety of ways.”
Ride Tallink’s modern ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn for a full day of medieval streets, museums, dining, shopping, and Gulf views.
“Very luxury and comfortable, it is very worth. Definitely have to go .-”
Review of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island guided ferry tour, with itinerary details, value advice, meeting tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Guide was very nice and informative. Scenery was beautiful! Not too long of a trip so it didn’t take your whole day up.”
Review of the Capri and Anacapri tour from Naples, with ferry tickets, island transport, guide-led walks, free time, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide Gabriel Casavega was the BEST Guide ever! We had a wonderful day exploring the island of Capri with a smaller group. Gabriel made the most of our time on the island from the beginning to the end. His strategy & recommendations on where to sit on the ferry to get ahead of all other tourist put us on busses and in the front of lines to reduce time waiting in line and maximize our time enjoying the beautiful sights!! I would highly recommend this excursion, such a beautiful place! Be sure to do the tram up to the top for excellent views (extra cost) as well as the…”
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island ferry and prison tour, with an ex-inmate guide, Mandela’s cell, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The trip to Robben Island was everything we expected and more besides. The guides were well informed and interesting and really brought home the history of the island. It was humbling to see the cell in which Nelson Mandela spent so many years and reflect on the bravery and resilience of those political prisoners who also spent time there. The visit helped put into perspective the struggle against apartheid and how far South Africa has travelled since democracy.”
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