Crossings · TOURS
Anything with a boat, a guide or a bus attached to the crossing. The 15 below are compared on what the ticket covers, how long you get ashore and what time the last sailing leaves.
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.”
Review of the Boston to Martha’s Vineyard day trip, with ferry views, free time, optional island tour, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Old, creaky school bus for the island tour was not good and the ventilation wasn’t working. The windows were constantly fogged up and unable to see hardly anything. Also the guide spoke very quickly and did not direct us well.”
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 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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Review of Zurich’s half-day city tour with Old Town walk, Lake Zurich ferry, Felsenegg cable car, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a good all round tour. Covered plenty of stuff. And exactly as listed. Our guide was easy to understand and spoke good English.”
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.”
Review of Rottnest Island’s ferry and coach day trip from Perth or Fremantle, with quokkas, coastal views, free time, tips, and value advice.
“We had a wonderful trip to Rottnest Island and thoroughly enjoyed the day. The staff on board the boat were all lovely, the island was beautiful with golden sandy beaches and the restaurant we went to was also very good.”
Cross the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki, explore Tallinn’s medieval Old Town with a guide, and enjoy free time for lunch and wandering.
“A good balance of guided tour and free time. Very knowledgeable guide who tailored her approach to suit the audience.”
Review of the Olympic National Park day tour from Seattle, with ferry views, Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, lunch, hikes, and practical tips.
“Tony Wang lives and is knowledgeable about his surroundings, which makes him a perfect guide. He explains what’s to come and is courteous about his audience by explaining in other languages. Thanks for a great experience.”
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