USA · FERRY TRIPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 ferry crossings justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at your own pace with ferry rides, audio guides, museums, and skyline views for $19.
“transportation from Jersey city to the islands was very convenient, great views, plenty of parking.”
See ancient redwoods, cross the Golden Gate, and explore Sausalito on a flexible half-day tour from San Francisco by bus or ferry.
“Muir Woods was closed on the day of the tour, something the company knew beforehand but we didn't. Because of this, the tour went to another place called Armstrong Redwoods that was further away. This meant that the tour would end a lot later than the advertised time. We had the option to cancel and get a refund or accept the new schedule. The problem was that this information was given moments before the tour bus was going to leave, so we had JUST A FEW SECONDS to decide what option to take. It was very unprofessional of the company to not let us know about this as soon as…”
Review Fort Sumter’s ferry ride, ranger talk, museum, harbor views, timing, accessibility, price, and practical tips before you book.
“Beautiful ferry ride in Charleston harbor. Even saw many dolphins. The one hour stay was just enough to take in the history.”
Cruise Charleston Harbor to Fort Sumter, hear Civil War stories from park rangers, explore the ruins, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride for $43.
“Trip to Ft. Sumpter was excellent, the short ferry ride was good. When you get there you can go through the museum and ask questions of the park rangers on site. The last tour of the day is also involved in the lowering of the flag ceremony when a little history lesson was given.”
Visit Alcatraz by ferry, explore its prison cells, and follow a self-guided audio tour with time for bay views and island history.
“The whole experience was great. Awesome how it’s been kept as it was.”
Review the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island guided ferry tour, with practical advice on timing, guides, price, walking, and what is not included.
“Our tour guide Joseph was amazing and very knowledgable and made the trip very enjoyable. He looked after us throughout the tour, and told us some very interesting things. Thanks Joseph from Wendy & Jenny from London x”
Pick a skyline, a canyon or a coastline.
