Crossings · BOAT TRANSFERS
Sometimes the boat is not the trip, it is just how you get there. These 15 cover pier-to-pier transfers, hotel pickups that end at a jetty and the island runs sold as pure transport, priced and timed.
Ride Tallink’s MyStar or Megastar from Tallinn’s D-Terminal to Helsinki’s West Terminal 2 in about two hours. You get a return ticket, reserved seating, Wi-Fi, restaurants, lounges, shops, and up to 10 hours to explore Helsinki independently. No guide or city transfers are included.
“Great way to have a day trip to Helsinki from Tallinn! Comfy ferry with everything you need”
Take a short helicopter flight above Barcelona’s coast, port, Old Town, Olympic Port, and Gaudí landmarks, then return with a flight video. The optional 15-minute boat transfer from Port Vell gives you a scenic start and avoids a taxi ride to the heliport.
“The ride was too short but the views were extraordinary. It wasn’t clear for me that they had different tours (one that takes you inside the city and another that is just on the coast), an upgrade on site was unfortunately not possible due to the flight plans. It would be best to add a picture of the different routes here so it is more clear.”
Take the Biosfera Express ferry from Órzola to La Graciosa in about 30 minutes, then explore independently. Your ticket includes private parking and onboard Wi-Fi, with flexible return times for beaches, trails, bike rides, restaurants, and the fishermen’s village.
Ride from selected Lanzarote pickup points to Playa Blanca, then take the Fred Olsen Express catamaran to Corralejo in about 25 to 40 minutes. You get roughly five hours to explore shops, eat tapas, visit Corralejo Dunes, or swim before returning by ferry and bus.
“I upgraded to the tour, which was enjoyable , lunch was fine.”
Take a full-day Sea Jets trip from Heraklion to Santorini, traveling by high-speed boat before visiting Oia and Fira by guided bus. You get caldera views, free time in Fira, multilingual support, and an optional €20 volcano boat ride from mid-May.
“It's a shame your company is, by advertising and making profits, causing travellers like myself and thousands of others to descend on a little island clearly totally unable to cope with the volume of tourists and so spoiling what should have been a quiet and enjoyable day. Nowhere to relax, nowhere to enjoy the beauty, just the most stressful and suffocating experience I've ever encountered - too many people!!!!!!!!!!”
From Hewanorra Airport, a five-minute taxi ride takes you to a comfortable ferry for a 90-minute cruise along St. Lucia’s Caribbean coast. Miguel and the crew provide island commentary, drinks, snacks, music, and fine views of the Pitons, Sugar Beach, Jade Mountain, and Marigot Bay.
“A great way to start our family vacation! Two hour ride from the airport to Rodney Bay. Taxi waiting for us at port to bring us to our resort. Crew had great energy and made sure we were having a great time! Highly recommend”
Spend seven hours touring Gozo by open-air Jeep, with guides such as Peter, George, Johnny, and Alex leading you to Qala, the Citadel, Ramla Bay, Dwejra, Xlendi, and the salt pans. Lunch, wine, transfers, and a summer swim stop are included. Boat plans depend on the weather.
“Great trip. Our jeep was very crowded with 6 passengers on a very hot day but the guide made it work. Pick up was 10 mins later than scheduled but we had a really good time. The trip seemed good value for money - we felt as though we had explored Gozo well and learned a lot during our tour. Recommend the boat trip in Dwerja! Lunch was lovely too wirh good options for vegans/vegetarians.”
Take a 10:30 AM return ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Mór, then choose your own island day: rent a bike, join a local minibus tour, visit Dún Aonghasa, hear traditional music, and return from Kilronan at 5:00 PM.
“The ferry ride was fantastic. Took a bus trip around the main island and it was fantastic. We enjoyed a nice climb and watched the cliffs and ocean from high above. There was quite a bit of wind and rain, however that only added to the experience. Definitely worth a day trip to see the Aran islands. The people I met there were kind and warm hearted.”
From Sant Antoni’s port, you’ll ride a coastal ferry for about 30 minutes to Cala Salada. Swim, relax, or walk to smaller Cala Saladeta, then return on the 13:00, 16:00, or 17:30 boat. Bring food, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes for the rocky path.
“Great loved the boat and the island there. Not much to do a part from relax by the beach. Definitely do take food with you and some sturdy shoes because it’s rocky. Slippers will make you slip easily. Wish there was any boats past 6 pm. Lovely crew. Good value for money.”
Take Lineas Romero’s 25-minute water bus between Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. Choose a one-way or return ticket, sit outside or under cover, use the onboard bar, and watch for the glass-bottom viewing area on some sailings.
“All the crew were brilliant Good value and a saving of 8 Euros (based on 2 return trips) booking through GYG”
From Stresa, you’ll ride a small shuttle boat to Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori, depending on your ticket. Expect onboard commentary, included island entry fees on selected options, and free time to explore without a tour guide.
“très bien, l'heure n'est pas toujours respectée (10 à 15 minutes pas plus) mais comme c'est une belle promenade, il peut il y avoir des surcharges - surtout vers l'heure du repas. Cette remarque va à ceux qui auraient un horaire de transport comme le train ou autres.”
Take a 30-minute ferry from Rosslyn Bay to Great Keppel Island, then join a one-hour glass bottom boat trip led by a marine biologist and Master Reef Guide. Afterward, enjoy up to five hours to explore the island’s beaches and walking areas independently. Guides may include Max or Tilly.
“Our very experienced skipper and tour guide, Max, made this a wonderful experience. He made sure we learned about and saw the best coral and sea life - even a couple of turtles. His local knowledge of the area, both past and present, was informative and interesting. Well worth doing!”
Take a 30-minute boat from Mykonos Old Port to Delos, then spend about three hours exploring the archaeological site at your own pace. A phone-based audioguide is available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Hotel and cruise-port transfers can be added.
“aller-retour bateau sans problème - facile à trouver l'audio guide est bien - bien expliquée, informations pertinentes MAIS il a été presque impossible de suivre l'audioguide tout en visitant... l'audio guide ne donne pas des informations très précises à quel monument on doit s'arrêter - il donne des indications trop approximatives genre "tourner à la gauche du palmier"... en outre, pas tous les monuments étaient expliqués dans l'audio guide le GPS ne marchait pas sur iphone mais seulement sur android et enfaite, l'audioguide ne se charge pas, c'est juste une page internet qui se charge donc quand on est sur la colline, l'audio guide ne marche plus”
Take Sa Calma Boats between Puerto de Andratx and Sant Elm in 35 minutes. You get a scenic coastal crossing, a trusted crew, chill-out music, and time to enjoy a drink on board, though drinks and meals cost extra.
“Super schöne Fahrt Startplatz war schlecht zu finden, da sollte ein großes Schild stehen”
Penidago connects Sanur and Nusa Penida in about 30 to 60 minutes aboard Angel Billabong fast boats. Choose one-way or return travel, several daily departures, 25 kg luggage space, life jackets, insurance, and an optional hotel transfer to Sanur.
“Organized process of register and guidance to boat. Issue color badge, boarding pass and receipt at meeting point counter. At time of boarding a staff announced, and lead us to the harbor, and to the boat”
By ticket type, by boat, or by the island at the other end.
