The 8 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Passes

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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2.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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3.72/96-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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4.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Ferry & Alcatraz Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 2 days · from $159

See San Francisco by open-top bus over two days, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and stopping at Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, and more. A set-time ferry takes you to Alcatraz, where an award-winning audio tour guides you through the prison. Bus commentary is available in six languages.

“The hop-on hop-off bus is a convenient way to see the entire city without paying a lot of money. I have done this in a number of cities, and I am rarely disappointed. The night tour was really cool, and I highly recommend it. The city is gorgeous at night. I was a little disappointed with the time between buses at each stop. It was about 20 to 30 minutes, and I wish it was only 10 to 15.”

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5.Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 255 reviews · from $31

Use a 1 or 2-day Captain Cook Cruises ferry pass to travel between Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly, and Shark Island. Enjoy Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, indoor or outdoor seating, and optional smartphone commentary in seven languages.

“The ferry was always on time with very friendly staff on board. It was very easy to get tickets and find everything. Unfortunately, they don’t stop at some stops in the afternoon anymore.”

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6.Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Use a mobile day pass on False Creek Ferries’ small blue-and-white boats to reach nine Vancouver stops, from Granville Island and Yaletown to the Maritime Museum and Science World area. Boats arrive every five to 15 minutes, with local anecdotes from the crew and views of the Inner Harbour.

“These cute little blue tug boats are a great way to get around False Creek and see the many landmark places to visit. You get an up front view of the shoreline and many cool things along the waterfront. We spent 6 hours hopping on and off these cute little tug boats.”

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7.Water Taxi evening hop-on hop-off sunset sightseeing cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · from $38

Spend about two hours on Fort Lauderdale’s evening water taxi, choosing from stops near Las Olas, the beach, Stranahan House, restaurants, Galleria Mall, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Live commentary adds local color, while the flexible pass lets you ride, stop for dinner, and continue by boat.

“My husband had never been on a boat ride so this was a fun experience for us, it was a cloudy day so we could not enjoy sunset scenery but the entire ride is very enjoyable, there are 10 stops you can hop on and hop off to and each stop has something to see. We hopped off to see the mall. The next taxi boat came with 45 mins. I would definitely recommend to those who are on budget”

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8.Hop-on Hop-off Water Taxi in Miami and Miami Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $20

Take a 30 to 40 minute water taxi ride between Miami Beach Marina and Bayside Marketplace. You’ll see Brickell, Downtown Miami, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, Venetian Islands, and celebrity homes, with time to stop at Bayside before returning.

“The check-in on the boat was poor. It didn't work at all... The voucher wasn't accepted... because the ticket had to be requested via text message. That didn't work online either. It was stressful. Also, the pick-up location for the tour was wrong. Very”

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