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15 The Best Ferry Trips In The World

The crossings worth boarding.

The 15 most popular ferry trips we have reviewed, from the Statue of Liberty run to the Greek islands and Sydney Harbour. Harbour shuttles, island hops and open-water crossings, all in one place.

15 The Best Ferry Trips In The World

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Jersey City Pickup, Security Screening, and Getting Onboard
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

1.New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

Ferry from NJ to Liberty Island and Ellis Island with self-guided audio in many languages plus museum entry for one clear low price.

Most Popular 4.6

“Great activity. Take 4-5 hours to see everything. I went early on a weekday, no lines and everything went smooth. Would recommend the audio tour at the Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately at Ellis Island most exhibitions were closed due to renovations.”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - Marin Headlands and the Drive Up: The Ride Is Part of the Experience
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Getting going: the 6:45 am start and the ride out
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry - Picking your dock: Liberty Square vs Patriots Point
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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

4.Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

Prebooked ferry and Fort Sumter admission with a ranger welcome, narrated harbor cruise views, and a self-guided hour at the fort.

4.5

“Great ferry ride and lots of great information. The views were beautiful. We were a part of the flag ceremony at the end of the day. Quite meaningful.”

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Oak Bluffs and the MVCMA cottages: your self-guided Vineyard base
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura - Where the Ferry Desk Is (So You Don’t Stress in Corralejo)
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Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura

6.Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura

Traditional Majorero ferry from Corralejo to calm Lobos Island. 20-min crossing, beaches and volcano hikes, permit help included.

4.7

“We had the best day with our family and friends on this excursion. The children absolutely loved watching the under sealife from the glass section. I highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to explore Lobos Island.”

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Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry - The 30-Minute Narrated Cruise: Boats, Bridges, and Ranger Stories
Best Ferry Trips in the USA, Charleston Fort Sumter Ferries, Tour Reviews

Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

7.Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

Ride a roundtrip Charleston ferry to Fort Sumter, get ranger stories of the war’s first shots, then explore the fort and museum on your own.

4.7

“Trip to Ft. Sumpter was excellent, the short ferry ride was good. When you get there you can go through the museum and ask questions of the park rangers on site. The last tour of the day is also involved in the lowering of the flag ceremony when a little history lesson was given.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Butchart Gardens: your included 2 hours of botanical magic
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - Hillarys Boat Harbour setup: get your gear and hit the island fast
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Self-guided app tour: how to get the most from audio on a windy island
Best Ferry Trips in the USA, San Francisco Bay Ferries, Tour Reviews

San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

10.San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

Pier 33 ferry and self-guided Alcatraz app tour: see Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly cells and Bay skyline views.

4.5

“Great experience, app was intermittent for my partner but thankfully enough signal to restart. Great additional facts other than just the cell audio you’d, we had a few questions on where we were listening. I’d recommend also doing the cell audio tour as it gives you an immersive experience, we then listened to the app…”

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From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus - Picking Up at Molo Beverello: Your Naples Starting Point
Best Ferry Trips in Italy, Capri and Naples Ferries, Tour Reviews

From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

12.From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

Capri day trip from Naples with hydrofoil, guided Anacapri and Augustus Gardens, plus free time at the Piazzetta and views.

4.5

“The tour was enjoyable, but the island is obviously popular and can get very crowded. The tour leader Gabriel, always cheerful and funny, managed a very efficient organisation, thus giving the group the best possible experience.”

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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn - The 2-hour crossing on Tallink MyStar and Megastar: comfy, fast, and surprisingly active
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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry - The ferry ride: skyline views with less guesswork
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

From Naples: Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry - Hydrofoil to Capri: The Real Value of Prebooked Ferry Tickets
Best Ferry Trips in Italy, Capri and Naples Ferries, Tour Reviews

From Naples: Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry

15.From Naples: Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry

Small-group Capri and Anacapri day trip from Naples with hydrofoil ferry, guided Giardini di Augusto and Faraglioni stops, and free time.

5.0

“A wonderful trip with a combined ferry and bus with the wonderful guide Giovanni. My wife and I enjoyed it very much and the guide was kind, patient and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone. Thanks again to Giovanni.”

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