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The 15 Best Ferry Crossings in the World

315 ferry trips  ·  from $11 a ticket

A good ferry is a bus with a view and a bar. These 15 run to islands you cannot reach any other way, across straits that separate continents, and past skylines the road never shows you. Prices, crossing times and what the ticket includes.

New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry - Starting at Liberty State Park or another listed departure point
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New York City: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Take a self-guided ferry trip to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, starting from the booked departure point in New Jersey or New York. See Lady Liberty up close, view the original torch, explore the Immigration Museum, and use audio guides in 12 languages. Allow four to six hours.

“Great day out, very busy but well managed and flowed throughout the day. Had enough time at both the statue and Ellis Island.”

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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Meeting at Circular Quay and heading west
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

2.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Three Sisters, Scenic World, rainforest lookouts, and either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo. Your guide, possibly Kat, Axel, Grant, Rin, or another local expert, handles the driving, commentary, lunch, and ferry return to Circular Quay.

“We had an amazing day with Jay, our tour guide doing the blue mountain tour. Even tho it was raining for most of it. We still made the best out of it and enjoyed every minute! You really get to do and see so much during this tour. Definitely recommend 100%”

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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry) - One hour in Sausalito
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Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

3.Muir Woods and Sausalito (Return by Bus or Ferry)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,098 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito, with a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. You get 90 minutes among coastal redwoods and an hour in Sausalito, plus a ferry return option. Guides such as Don, Jerry, George, and Judith have led informative trips.

“Don was great, our driver. He knew the history of the places we passed along the way as well. Go and explore!”

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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

4.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

Start early with a small group of up to 20, visit Echo Point and Scenic World, ride the railway, Skyway, and Cableway, then see Australian wildlife at Sydney Zoo. Guides such as Phil, Scott, Rod, and Leonard are known for lively storytelling. Finish with a ferry ride to Circular Quay.

“We had a wonderful time with Scotty being our driver and guide. He made sure that with an early departure, we beat the crowd and have the best experience. We all had a good time as a family with this tour!”

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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry - The 30-Minute Cruise Into Charleston Harbor
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Fort Sumter Admission and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,343 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Sail from Liberty Square or Patriots Point to Fort Sumter on a narrated 30-minute harbor cruise. A National Park Service ranger gives an orientation, then you have about an hour to see the ruins, museum, bookstore, and harbor views before the return ferry.

“Such a core piece of American history. The ferry ride was smooth and offered great harbor views, and the fort and ranger talk were very interesting. Worth seeing.”

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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - The 16-stop route and how to use it
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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

6.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,311 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Start at Auckland Ferry Terminal and cruise to Waiheke Island, where a Fullers360 Explorer Bus links 16 stops. Build your own day around Mudbrick, Batch, Cable Bay, beaches, galleries, shops, and nature walks. Guides such as Ruth, Aaron, Tilly, and Minnie add local color, but tastings and meals cost extra.

“Brilliant day out, we could have spent more than one day there. We got a great overview of part of the island with a very knowledgeable driver”

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Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura - Meeting the Barco Majorero at Corralejo port
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Corralejo: Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura

7.Return Ferry Ticket to Lobos Island Fuerteventura

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,098 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Take the family-run Barco Majorero from Corralejo to Lobos Island in about 20 minutes. Spend the day swimming at La Concha, walking to La Caldera volcano or the lighthouse, and return at a time that suits you. Bring food, water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes.

“great service, highly recommend. The boat staff were friendly & helpful & very polite, helping guide you on & off the boat, especially at the port side ar Lobos end. the boat journey itself to Lobos was so relaxing & fabulous views along the way, highly recommend”

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Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry - The Harbor Ride Is Part of the Tour
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Charleston: Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

8.Fort Sumter Entry Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Ride from Liberty Square or Patriot’s Point to Fort Sumter, passing Charleston’s Battery homes, Rainbow Row, the Ravenel Bridge, and USS Yorktown. A National Park Ranger explains the Civil War’s opening battle, followed by about an hour to explore the fort, museum, cannons, and gift shop.

“Excellent narration both onboard the ferry and at Ft. Sumpter! I wished we had longer than an hour to explore the Fort, museum and gift shop☹️”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Two hours among the flowers at Butchart Gardens
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

9.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries. See Gulf Island scenery, explore Butchart Gardens for two hours, then enjoy free time in Victoria. Guides such as Anthony, Bobby, Leslie, and Andy are known for clear commentary and helpful local tips.

“We traveled to Vancouver to see the Butchart Gardens in Victoria. My phone didn't work in Canada so we contacted Viator to give new phone number. Also we were moved from our hotel to nearby hotel because of international conference. We notified Viator of the move, the new address and the phone number change. When we called and gave Viator this information, we were told that we would receive a call on the morning of the planned trip to Victoria and the Butchart Gardens at 9:20 and then we would be picked up shortly thereafter for the ferry ride. We received no call. We contacted Viator at 9:25 and told…”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - The 45-Minute Ferry Crossing
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

10.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Take a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect your included bike, helmet, and lock, then explore at your own pace. Ride to Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, quiet bays, and quokka hangouts before returning on the 4:30 pm ferry.

“Well organised, prompt. The bus driver was great at the start and end, as was everything in between.”

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App - Reaching the island and climbing toward the prison
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San Francisco: Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

11.Alcatraz Ticket, Ferry, & Self-Guided App

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,460 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Travel from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island by ferry, then explore the former prison with a self-guided app tour. See the cell blocks linked to Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, learn why escape was so difficult, and enjoy San Francisco views. Allow about three hours, or stay longer.

“The whole experience was great. Awesome how it’s been kept as it was.”

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From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus - The hydrofoil from Molo Beverello
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From Naples: Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

12.Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,366 reviews · from $129

Spend eight hours exploring Capri from Naples with a multilingual guide, hydrofoil tickets, and minibus transport to Anacapri and Capri town. You’ll visit the Piazzetta and Augustus Gardens, then enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, the chairlift, or an optional island boat trip.

“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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Zurich: City Highlights Tour by Bus, Cable Car, and Ferry - Starting near Zurich HB and seeing the city by coach
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Zurich: City Highlights Tour by Bus, Cable Car, and Ferry

13.City Highlights Tour by Bus, Cable Car, and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,366 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $83

Cover Zurich’s Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, and lakefront by bus and on foot, then cross Lake Zurich by ferry and ride up to Felsenegg. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Bruno, Adolfo, and Konrad bring local history to life. Allow for weather, short uphill walks, and limited time at the viewpoint.

“The guide was very informative & easy to understand. Meeting point was easy to find. We felt we got a good look around Zurich as we only had one day 👌”

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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

14.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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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry - The Battery and Castle Clinton set the scene
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

15.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,189 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at 1 Bowling Green, then ride the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Choose a two-hour Statue of Liberty Express visit or a four-hour option with the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, audio guide, and free time.

“Liam was fantastic. He took the time to get pictures of each family in front of the statue during are free time part of the tour.”

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