The 15 Best Island Ferry Trips in the World

Cape Town Ferry Trips, Ferry Tickets, Ferry Trips, Guided, Island Ferry Trips, Landmark Island Ferry Tickets, South Africa Ferry Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

1.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,792 reviews · 4 hours · from $79Our pick

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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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Tour with 1-Way Hotel Pickup

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

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

Ride the ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island, visit Mandela’s cell, and hear apartheid history from a former prisoner.

“A place not to be missed. Having ex prisoners as guides is a special experience.”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

3.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

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

Review of SeaLink’s Rottnest Island ferry and bus tour from Perth or Fremantle, with practical tips on ferries, quokkas, beaches, and value.

“We very much enjoyed our journey from Fremantle to Rottnest Island. The bus tour of the island was interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

4.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

Review of Rottnest Island’s $87 ferry and bike day trip from Fremantle, with cycling tips, beaches, quokkas, costs, and practical advice.

“Ferry crossing great with Rottnest Express. Bikes supplied and transported by the ferry company and we just picked up from the ferry when we got off. Minimal queuing. Good quality bikes. Dropped back with the ferry as we boarded for our return. Rottnest truly stunning. Brilliant day out.”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

5.Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 796 reviews · 8 hours · from $59

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.”

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

6.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Townships Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · from $89

Explore Cape Town’s townships and Robben Island with local guides, apartheid history, a former prisoner’s account, and practical tips.

“This was such an informative day out. We started in the township areas and both of our guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and South Africa. We could have stayed speaking to them both for hours. There were moments I'll admit when I was a little nervous walking through the township but everyone we met along the way were very friendly. The trip to Robben Island was sobering but again steeped in so much history. Having an ex-prisoner as our guide inside the prison made it very real. A highly recommended tour.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

7.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 1 day · from $112

Review of Rottnest Island’s ferry and bus day tour from Fremantle, with practical advice on timing, quokkas, value, comfort, and free time.

“Had a great time. If you’re mainly coming for Quokkas, stick to the East of the island. We started in the west and saw one in 2 hours. Near the settlement we saw tons”

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Cape Town: Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

8.Robben Island Ferry with Prison Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 324 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

Visit Robben Island from Cape Town with ferry tickets, a prison tour, and firsthand stories from a former political prisoner.

“Great historical insights. Very informative and enjoyed the tiur”

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Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferry Ticket with Upgrade Options

9.Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferry Ticket with Upgrade Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 291 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $49

Compare Statue of Liberty ferry ticket options, museum access, guides, audio tours, timing, value, and practical tips for your New York visit.

“Missed our scheduled tour and good enough we were able to reschedule although we got charged with an extra fee. The company was responsive too.”

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry, optional lunch, tours, snorkel

10.Fitzroy Island Ferry, optional lunch, tours, snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 216 reviews · from $69

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.”

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NYC: Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry

11.NYC: Guided Bus and Walking Tour with Staten Island Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

See Central Park, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty on a six-hour NYC bus and Staten Island Ferry tour.

“Ivan and Kevin did a really great Job. Ivan’s ride was smooth and the Kevin‘s storytelling was excellent. A lot of interesting information and he pouted his heart into it. Excellent and absolutely worth its money.”

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Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

12.Robben Island Ferry Ticket and Guided Prison Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 160 reviews · from $69

Robben Island ferry and prison tour review with honest advice on guides, weather cancellations, ticket value, queues, and practical Cape Town tips.

“The museum guide is an ex-prisoner, which adds a lot to an already extremely interesting tour of the jail facility”

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Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon

13.Catalina Island Ferry from Newport Beach to Avalon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 136 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Review of the Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach to Avalon, with deck tips, parking advice, onboard comforts, island plans, and booking guidance.

“Our two-hour private golf cart tour of Avalon with Sarah was absolutely amazing! From the moment we met her, she was warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about Catalina Island’s history, hidden gems, and local life. Sarah’s passion for Avalon shines through in every story she tells — from the old Hollywood days to the island’s unique wildlife and stunning viewpoints. She took us to breathtaking overlooks, quiet scenic spots we’d never have found on our own, and even gave us great recommendations for restaurants and shops afterward. The pace was perfect — relaxed but packed with highlights — and Sarah made sure we had time for photos and questions. It…”

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Auckland: Tiritiri Matangi Island Ferry

14.Tiritiri Matangi Island Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $65

Review of the Tiritiri Matangi ferry from Auckland, with birdlife, walking tracks, lighthouse, beaches, schedules, value, and practical tips.

“Absolutely couldn’t have asked for more. Our guide Tina was the best and was so friendly. Just loved the whole experience. We managed to see all species of birds bar one which was the Takahe. One of the highlights was seeing a big Tuatara which really made our day and the big Punga Weta also was a great sight to see.”

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