Cheaper than a cruise, but almost as long as some, ferry rides are a great way to experience a destination.
Is there anything better than a boat trip? Fresh air blowing the cobwebs away, great views of places you can’t reach by car, and a sense of adventure. While we all have different views of ferries, and very different views of cruises as well, there are journeys where these two merge and offer something special.
Cruising is a popular way to travel, but it’s also limiting and expensive. Then there is the factor of spending a long time cooped up on a boat, often with thousands of other people. Instead, how about connecting between destinations by ferry, enjoying what’s essentially a mini-cruise? Around the world, on (nearly) every continent, there are some great ferry journeys, ranging from border-crossing to sea-crossing, from useful (think: taking your car) to the purely scenic. They’re also generally a lot cheaper and shorter than a full-blown cruise while still offering that sailing thrill.
