Ferries

The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island, which is a short distance from both Battery Park (in New York City) and Liberty State Park (in Jersey City). To get to the Statue of Liberty from the...

The best (and often only) way to see the glories of the Scottish islands is by ferry. The breathtaking scenic beauty seems endless: soaring cliffs, rich green hills, jagged mountains and eerie...

Ferries are an ideal way to get a car from continental Europe or the other British Isles to Ireland. Irish Ferries and Stena Line offer short trips from England, Scotland and Wales, as well as...

New York State is full of wonderful sightseeing options along its rivers, lakes and canals. There are plentiful opportunities to book group tours or to explore these attractions in a private boat.

Hong Kong is Asia's New York and Macau is China's Las Vegas. How do you enjoy these two interesting cities in 5 days? Easy, take the ferry. Unlike it's twin city, Hong Kong, little is known...

Experience the New England coast with harbors and islands and lobster boats. Take a day trip on the Casco Bay at Portland, Maine to see all these. It makes a wonderful excursion. Here's how to...

Washington State Ferries offer regular ferry services from Anacortes, WA to Victoria, BC. The ferry will depart from Anacortes, located in Puget Sound, travel through the beautiful San Juan...

If you are in England and wish to go to France, you must cross the English Channel. You could fly in a plane, you could take a train such as the Eurostar, or you could travel by ferry. If you are...

Once you have completed all your tourist activities on Vancouver Island (British Columbia) you will need to decide how you will travel back to the BC mainland. You have four departure options....

Once you've decided to travel by ferry to Vancouver Island you'll need to decide which ferry terminal best fits your needs. From the BC Mainland, you can choose to travel either from Tsawwassen...

During the summer months each year (May - September), Victoria San Juan Cruises runs a passenger ferry between Bellingham, WA and Victoria, BC that goes through the San Juan Islands. You can make...

When you are in Port Hardy, British Columbia you are at the end of Highway 19 on Vancouver Island. To take the ferry further North to Prince Rupert you need to ensure that you stay the night in...

To travel by ferry from Vancouver to Victoria you actually depart from from Tsawwassen (pronounced Sa-wasen) Ferry Terminal. Located on Highway 17 in Delta, BC (22 miles/35 km South from...

Traveling by ferry from Vancouver via the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo via the Duke Point Ferry Terminal is available every day of the year. This is a two hour journey actually departs...

Getting across the river in Shanghai relies on one of three methods of mass transit: the subway, the bridges via taxi, or the ferry. If you're on foot near the river, the bridges aren't going to...

The Staten Island Ferry connects lower Manhattan with the borough of Staten Island, which lies in the middle of New York Harbor, between New Jersey and the rest of New York City. The line, begun...

Travel by ferry gives you a sense of freedom, a temporary vacation from the mundane. Use it to your advantage, it's a perfect time to talk to people, enjoy the view or get some work done. Before...

To drive to France from the U.K., you can go by ferry or you can take the Eurotunnel Shuttle. The ferry crossing is from 5 U.K. ports—Dover to Calais, Dunkirk and Boulogne; Newhaven to Dieppe;...

Winslow is located on Bainbridge Island, across the Puget Sound from Seattle, Washington. The only way to travel to Winslow is on the Washington State Ferry system. There is plenty to do and see...

Since Seattle is surrounded by water, riding the ferry is oftentimes necessary to travel around the Seattle area. Riding the ferry is easy to do as long as you know the correct procedures....

Visitors to Hydra Island in Greece enjoy a rare glimpse of well-preserved paradise. While the pristine geographical beauty of neighboring cities has often been sacrificed for contemporary...

Atop the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea gently floats the prized jewel of the northern Italian geographical crown--Venice. Nicknamed "La Serenissima" which means the most serene one for...

Don't even think of leaving Greece without a trip to Corfu. One of the magnificent Greek isles that peacefully float atop the Ionian Sea, Corfu represents the perfect amalgam of ancient charm and...