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The 15 Best Ferry Day Trips Around the World

59 ferry trips  ·  from $45 a ticket

A day trip with the crossing built in takes the timetable off your hands. These 15 cover the island days, the two-country runs and the bike-and-boat combinations, priced and clear about what time you get back.

Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - The Island Queen crossing to Martha’s Vineyard
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

1.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Leave Boston at 6:15 a.m. in a 24-passenger minibus, ride through Cape Cod, and sail to Martha’s Vineyard. Choose free time in Oak Bluffs or add a three-hour island tour with guides such as Tom, Keith, or Don, including Edgartown and Gay Head Cliffs.

“This was a very fun, informative, and interesting trip. Our driver, Jonathan, was very knowledgeable about the history of Massachusetts and was very accommodating to everyone. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to go from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard and back.”

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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn - Getting to Länsisatama and checking in
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From Helsinki: Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

2.Return Day Trip Ferry Ticket to Tallinn

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,238 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $47

Travel independently from Helsinki’s West Harbour to Tallinn on a Tallink MyStar or Megastar ferry. The two-hour crossing includes a reserved ticket and seating, while up to 9.5 hours in Tallinn gives you time for the Old Town, museums, cafés, shopping, or Kadriorg Palace.

“Tallin is pretty! The boat was a nice way to reach there!”

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From Tallinn: Return Day Trip Ferry Transfer to Helsinki - Starting at Tallinn’s D-Terminal
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From Tallinn: Return Day Trip Ferry Transfer to Helsinki

3.Return Day Trip Ferry Transfer to Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,773 reviews · 11 - 17 hours · from $50

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”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Starting at Fremantle’s B Shed terminal
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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

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle, collect your included bike and helmet on arrival, then explore Rottnest Island at your own pace. Ride to beaches, bays, quokka areas, and snorkeling spots, or keep the day gentle with shorter coastal rides and plenty of stops.

“Ticket collection and the boat ride was simple and fast. We collected the bikes on arrival on the island and they were pretty good, a lot better than expected. I liked that they we were belt-drive. That way the dry and sandy air wouldn't wear the drive down so fast. The island is beatiful and there were Quokkas everywhere, were there were trees next to the cycle-way.”

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Helsinki: Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing - Meeting the ferry at West Terminal 2
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Helsinki: Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing

5.Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $136

Spend a full day crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry, then tour the Old Town with an English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Expect Toompea Castle, Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, viewing points, port transfers, and nearly three hours to explore independently.

“Sergei, the guide did a very good job. Lots of information and a good sense of humor. Good mix of guided tour and time on your own to eat and explore.”

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From Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip with Lunch and Ferry - The ferry crossing and first look at Tangier
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From Tarifa: Tangier Day Trip with Lunch and Ferry

6.Tangier Day Trip with Lunch and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 631 reviews · 9 hours · from $105

Take the fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier with a guide such as Rachid or Ali. See Cabo Espartel, the Hercules Grottoes, and the Strait of Gibraltar, then walk through the Medina, visit local markets, eat a traditional lunch, and shop before returning to Spain.

“It was a lovely day! Our guide,Rashid,was knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a traditional Moroccan lunch with some great musicians playing traditional music. All of my group thought it was a memorable day and worth the money paid.”

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Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo - Crossing Hood Canal and entering Olympic National Park
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Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

7.Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $148

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Seattle to Olympic National Park by ferry and van. Visit Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent, with seasonal hiking or snowshoeing, park entry, lunch, snacks, water, hotel pickup, and a professional guide included.

“A nice trip to see The peninsula. Be ready for a lot of drive time and winding roads, but I pays off.”

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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets - The early start from Heraklion or Rethymno
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Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

8.Santorini Guided Day Trip From Crete with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 591 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $199

Travel from Heraklion or Rethymno to Santorini by ferry, then visit Oia and Fira with guides such as Christos, Liliia, Sophia, or Theodora. You get free time for photos, food, and shopping, plus an optional €16 volcano and hot-springs boat trip from mid-May.

“Great way to see Santorini in a day! Good recommendations for eating spots and sight seeing from the guide”

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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

9.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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From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry - Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by fast ferry
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From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

10.From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 571 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $186

Take an air-conditioned coach from the Costa del Sol to Tarifa, then cross by fast ferry to Tangier. A multilingual guide leads you through the Kasbah, Medina, market, and craft shops, with Moroccan lunch included. Ana is one guide praised for clear explanations and warm help.

“Although we had to wait a long time to depart Tarifa(not the company or guide's fault), this was a very organised and enjoyable trip. The restaurant was better than expected, even though the drinks were expensive. Just wish we had more time to explore the old town. Excellent value for money.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - Getting from Fremantle to Rottnest Island
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

11.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

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

Take a 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then join a 90-minute guided bus circuit with stops and views around Wadjemup Lighthouse, beaches, bays, and quokka country. Guides such as Ella, Eli, Jess, and Richard bring local stories to life, followed by free time to swim or explore.

“This company runs such a fantastic service. Damian the boat captain and bus tour operator really value adds to this experience with his insights and knowledge of the area. Very entertaining and informative. Highly recommend boarding at Perth instead of Freemantle so you don't miss out on the Margaret River guided tour and also so you can get better seats as the boat gets very crowded.”

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Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry - Starting at Hiroshima Station
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Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

12.Hiroshima and Miyajima Day Trip with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $45Best value

Travel by bus and ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima, with Itsukushima Shrine admission included. Guides such as Alan and Allen have led bilingual English-Spanish groups through the island and Peace Park. Choose Miyajima alone or add Hiroshima’s moving memorial sites.

“The trip provided exactly what my friend and I wanted to experience! It saved logistic stress and we learned a lot of new things with our guide. And of course thank you to our bus driver taking us around the city :)”

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Crete: Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise - Starting before breakfast in Crete
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Crete: Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

13.Santorini Day Trip with Fast Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 365 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $199

You’ll cross from Heraklion to Santorini by comfortable Seajets ferry, then visit Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Theodora, Diego, and Adonis help with directions and local context, while free time lets you shop, eat, and take photos at your own pace.

“The ferry was ferry nice, upscale and comfortable! I loved thang they had a coffee shop and bakery inside! Once the ferry took off, you could get up and move around throughout. We arrived at our destination in the allotted time and found our bus right away. The guide recommended a few famous photo places but never took us there, you were on your own. I would recommend you get all of your goods and souvenirs in Santorini main area because it’s significantly cheaper than when the guide took us to the lesser known city of Santorini. I was so glad I decided to do that. Disappointed I didn’t think…”

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From Miami: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry - Getting to Port Everglades before 7:30 AM
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From Miami: Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry

14.Bimini or Grand Bahama Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 299 reviews · 15 hours · from $284

Take a same-day ferry from Port Everglades to Bimini or Grand Bahama. You get several hours for beaches, swimming, snorkeling, sting rays, swimming pigs, or a golf cart rental. The trip costs $284, excludes hotel pickup and island activities, and requires a passport.

“I wouldn't know about the activity because the ferry was cancelled. I arrived at the Ft. L port and no one was there. I called the number and it went straight to voicemail where I was told to send an email, which I did and also left a voicemail to call me back ASAP. A security guard told us that the ferry was leaving from the Port of Miami so we went there. After we confirmed the ferry was not leaving from the Port of Miami with the local personnel, I received a text showing an email from 3 Feb stating the ferry was cancelled. I never received the email…”

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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat - The 75-minute crossing to Symi
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Rhodes: Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

15.Day Trip to Symi Island by Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

This self-guided day trip takes you from Rhodes to Symi by fast boat in about 75 minutes. You get roughly four hours on the island for Gialos harbor, colorful houses, local seafood, shops, photos, and a relaxed walk. Hotel pickup is optional, and George may confirm arrangements by WhatsApp.

“The trip was excellent from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. no faults at all. I would definitely recommend using this company.”

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