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The 15 Best Boat Trips & Cruises

102 ferry trips  ·  from $10 a ticket

Everything with a hull under it that is not a scheduled ferry. The 15 below run from a two-hour harbour loop to a full day at sea, priced and clear about how much of it is actually on the water.

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour - Stop 1: Riverside Hotel, Stranahan House, and Riverwalk
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Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

1.Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,932 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Use a $38 mobile pass from 10am to 10pm to cruise Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, with live narration, 20 stops, and connections toward Hollywood and Pompano Beach. Ride the full loop or hop off for Las Olas, the beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, waterfront restaurants, and Margaritaville.

“We were stranded at the state park stop #9 at the end of the day. The crew on the sister ship even radioed the down bound boat which failed to pick us up.”

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Lisbon: 72/96-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram & Boat Ticket - Start with Belém and Lisbon’s Age of Discoveries
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Lisbon: 72/96-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram & Boat Ticket

2.72/96-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Tram & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,170 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $55

See Lisbon from three angles on double-decker bus routes, a vintage Hills Tramcar, and the Yellow Boat. Visit Belém, Alfama, Oriente, and the Tagus waterfront with multilingual audio commentary, public tram access, and 72 or 96 hours to explore.

“Really good service, tram tour in particular was great, the bus service was good, we used all 3 days of ours, the boat tour was a good novelty as well. Overall seemed like the best of the options”

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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket - The early pickup and ride to Kissamos Port
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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

3.Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,703 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $50

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Chania or Rethymno to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. You get about two hours at Gramvousa and 2.5 hours at Balos for swimming, snorkeling, and the castle hike. Guides speak several languages, including English and Greek.

“Nice trip to two popular destinations, we had quite enough time in each of them, considering how much the transportation takes. The ship had some food and drink options, and natural water was surprisingly cheap (0.6 eur per 0.5 l). Snacks are expensive in the port, better buy something in advance. Air conditioning wasn't regulated in the bus, it was cold inside (it was late September). The ship jumped a lot on the waves, so if you know you might be seasick, take some pills before it, the guide also offered them to us in the bus.”

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Gozo: Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Round-Trip Boat - From hotel pickup to Gozo’s roads
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Gozo: Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Round-Trip Boat

4.Gozo: Full-Day Quad Tour with Private Round-Trip Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,674 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $115

Ride a quad across Gozo with guides such as Mark, Andrew, Ronnie, or Cedric, stopping at Ramla Bay, saltpans, Ghasri Valley, and Dwejra. Enjoy a three-course lunch, summer swimming, and a 20-minute boat ride past Comino’s Blue Lagoon and caves, weather permitting.

“The Driver was 20mins late to the designated pick up point (annoying) but then we got transported up to the tip of Malta to a "boat" which took us across to Gozo - this part was a little underwhelming. However as soon as we stepped onto the Dock at Gozo, super professional and organized, transport took us to the Quads where we were met by Mark and Dave (our guides) brilliant guys, helpful and made the day fun. Touring round the island on the quads was amazing and we felt perfectly safe. Lunch stop was well organized with great food. Side Boat trip well worth while, Overall Great Adventure Day…”

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Sliema/St. Paul's: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise - Arriving at Mġarr Harbour in Gozo
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Sliema/St. Paul’s: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise

5.Sliema/St. Paul’s: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,137 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $41

Spend seven hours aboard an air-conditioned catamaran from Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay, with free time in Gozo and Comino. Explore Victoria independently, swim at the Blue Lagoon, and add a €15 motorboat trip to the caves if sea conditions allow. No guide is provided.

“This particular “tour” is basically a ferry that takes you to Gozo and drops you off, you walk around for a few hours on your own, then they pick you up and take you to Blue Lagoon. There they help you get a speed boat ride for additional $$, and wait for you while you try to get some beach time. It’s not bad but if the beach is packed (it’s a tiny beach), then it would be better to be on a boat that allows you to sunbathe and jump off while anchored away from the beach. Overall, we liked it, it’s air conditioned and comfortable.”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - Exploring Symi with around four hours
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Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

6.Boat Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Travel from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat and spend roughly four hours exploring the island on your own. Choose a meeting-point option or pay extra for hotel pickup, with return transport included. Expect colorful harbor homes, shops, tavernas, photo stops, and a quick crossing that can feel bumpy in windy weather.

“Fantastic, so well organised and the people were so polite and professional. Thank you. Would highly recommend”

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Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting - Stop 1: Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown area
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Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

7.Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 1 to 11 hours (approx.)

Ride Charleston Harbor’s water taxi between Patriots Point, Aquarium Wharf, Waterfront Park, and Charleston Harbor Resort. Your pass includes the dolphin cruise, and you can stay aboard or hop off to explore museums, the aquarium, and downtown sights. Dolphin sightings are frequent but not guaranteed.

“Absolutely loved the Charleston Water Taxi experience! The ride was smooth, relaxing, and the views were stunning. We were thrilled to spot dolphins up close—such a magical and unexpected treat! The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Charleston—it’s a fun, affordable, and scenic way to explore the city by water. 🐬⛴️🌊”

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Ría de Arousa: Boat Ride to Mussel Farm with Tasting - Seeing how mussels grow on the bateas
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Ría de Arousa: Boat Ride to Mussel Farm with Tasting

8.Ría de Arousa: Boat Ride to Mussel Farm with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 845 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23

From O Grove, a Spanish-speaking guide takes you across the Ría de Arousa to working bateas, where mussels, oysters, and scallops grow. You’ll see the seabed through underwater windows, then eat steamed mussels with wine, water, or a soft drink.

“We had a great time on the boat. Loads of freshly cooked mussels, wine, soft drinks and a very pleasant cruise around the mussel farms. It was especially good due to the great crowd of people we were lucky to be with, who were all having a good time too, signing along to all the Spanish tunes that were playing on the way back to port. Even some dancing. Top day out.”

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Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George's Bay! (Only 1hr journey) - What the fast boat ride feels like
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Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

9.Fast Boat To Symi with a swimming stop at St George’s Bay! (Only 1hr journey)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Take a fast boat from Rhodes to Symi in about one hour, enjoy three hours of free time among colorful harbor houses, then swim for 30 minutes at St George’s Bay on the return trip. Restrooms are on board, and the 9:00 and 11:00 departures include the swim stop.

“What a wonderful day symi is beautiful swimming in the sea perfect and the fast boat the Ferrari as the called it was brilliant”

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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos - Searching the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean
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Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

10.Whale Watching, The Famous Arch and Fast Boat Tour in Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Ride a powerful inflatable boat from Cabo San Lucas into the Sea of Cortez or Pacific Ocean, searching for humpback whales from December through April. Your guide explains whale behavior, and onboard hydrophones let you hear their calls. The return route passes the Arch, sea lions, and Lovers Beach.

“The whale watching was AMAZING! Great people at Cabo Adventures. Especially Jerry our guide and his crew. Super informative and lots of WHALES! Don’t hesitate to book this, it’s some of the most fun you’ll have in Cabo!”

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Santa Pola: Return Taxi Boat Ticket to Tabarca Island - Arriving at Tabarca’s beaches and coves
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Santa Pola: Return Taxi Boat Ticket to Tabarca Island

11.Santa Pola: Return Taxi Boat Ticket to Tabarca Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 597 reviews · 15 min · from $12Best value

You take a fast, comfortable taxi boat from Santa Pola port to Tabarca Island in about 15 minutes. Spend a few hours or several nights, then return on a flexible schedule. Explore coves, beaches, the marina, Tabarca museum, and restaurants serving local caldero.

“Boot war super pünktlich und den Kindern hat die Fahrt mit etwas höhere Geschwindigkeit als auf einer Fähre gut gefallen!”

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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra - The early bus from Rethymno to Kissamos
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Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

12.Rethymno Area: Gramvousa Island & Balos, Boat Ticket Extra

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 594 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $20

Leave Rethymno early for a full-day bus and boat trip to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Swim in bright blue-green water, climb to a Venetian fortress, and rely on hotel pickup and drop-off. English, German, and French guides are available on selected days, with the boat ticket paid separately.

“The trip was overally very nice. Logistically-wise everything was very good organised, both the bus and the boat were on time all the time. The only minor issue was the boat. It was very loaded with people and sometimes you would need to stand for the entire ride. Also, the bar on boat was super crowded and you had to wait 20-25 min to get a bottle of water. Both Gramvousa and Balos were very beautiful.”

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket - The bus ride from Chania to Kissamos
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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

13.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · 12 hours · from $64

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Chania-area pickup points to Kissamos, then sail to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa. Swim in clear, shallow water, see the Dimitrios P shipwreck, and climb to a 16th-century Venetian fortress. Guides such as Vicky, Eva, and Irene are praised for keeping the long day organized.

“Not only was Balos Lagoon beautiful, but we got to finish the day with Gramvousa which honestly I preferred to Balos! I hiked up to the fortress then went for a quick swim in the beautiful water. Whole docking at Balos took entirely too long (I think maybe 45 minutes?) and cut into our time, that was the only downside. Our guide was just lovely and warm and I really enjoyed meeting her. Highly recommend!”

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Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours - The Carlsberg route reaches Copenhagen’s west side
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Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours

14.Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 565 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Use one 48-hour ticket on Copenhagen’s open-air buses and canal boat. Follow routes to the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Christiania, Carlsberg, Tivoli, Nyhavn, and the Black Diamond. Audio commentary is offered in up to six languages, with live guides on the canal cruise.

“Boat tour was terrific. pleasant, entertaining, and informative. Bus tour narration was minimal and uninformative. They gave little history and did not say what to see at each stop. The bus stayed at each stop too long.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry - Two hours inside Butchart Gardens
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

15.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $214

Travel from Vancouver to Vancouver Island by coach and ferry, with Gulf Islands views, admission to Butchart Gardens, and free time in Victoria. Guides such as Mark, Justin, Dan, Dion, and Senan have been praised for clear commentary, humor, and careful timekeeping. Expect a long but well-organized day.

“12-13hrs trip just to see two places. Gardens were worth the visit, but i'd trade 30m there for more time in Victoria - 1h15m is hardly enough for a few photos and a quick bite. 5min walking distance at most. The whole trip was conducted very well though. The real highlight was the history, background and other commentary by our guide/driver Justin: on-spot, informative and funny!”

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