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Water Travel

Ferries, harbour crossings, cruise lines, ports and coastal voyages across the world's waters.

Water Transportation & Cruises
Explore the World by Water

For thousands of years, waterways have connected people, cities, islands and countries. Today, water transportation ranges from a five-minute commuter ferry across a harbor to an around-the-world cruise lasting several months.

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Operators
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Hubs
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Countries

BC Ferries

ferry
Canada · British Columbia

One of the world's largest ferry systems — 25 routes among British Columbia's islands and mainland.

Blue Star Ferries

ferry
Greece · Aegean Sea

The Greek islands' principal ferry line, serving the Cyclades and Dodecanese from Piraeus.

Brittany Ferries

ferry
France · Channel & Bay of Biscay

Ferries linking the UK and Ireland with France and Spain, with cruise-style overnight ships.

Carnival Cruise Line

cruise line
United States · Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Europe

The world's most popular cruise line by passengers carried.

Color Line

ferry
Norway · Norway–Denmark–Germany

Norway's cruise-ferry line to Denmark and Germany.

DFDS

ferry
Denmark · North Sea, Baltic, Channel

Denmark's historic ferry and logistics group, including the Oslo–Copenhagen mini-cruise.

Hurtigruten

cruise line
Norway · Norwegian coast & polar regions

Norway's legendary coastal voyage — part ferry, part expedition cruise — sailing since 1893.

Interislander

ferry
New Zealand · Cook Strait

The iconic Cook Strait crossing between New Zealand's North and South Islands.

Jadrolinija

ferry
Croatia · Adriatic Sea

Croatia's national ferry company connecting the Adriatic islands and Italy.

MSC Cruises

cruise line
Switzerland · Worldwide

The world's third-largest cruise brand, with a fast-growing global fleet.

P&O Ferries

ferry
United Kingdom · English Channel & North Sea

Cross-Channel and North Sea ferries including Dover–Calais.

Royal Caribbean International

cruise line
United States · Worldwide

Operator of the world's largest cruise ships, including the Icon and Oasis classes.

Star Ferry

ferry
Hong Kong · Victoria Harbour

Hong Kong's beloved harbour crossing, operating since 1888.

Staten Island Ferry

ferry
United States · New York City

New York's famous free harbor ferry, running 24/7 past the Statue of Liberty.

Stena Line

ferry
Sweden · North & Baltic Seas, Irish Sea

One of the world's largest ferry operators — 19 routes across Northern Europe carrying cars, freight and foot passengers.

Washington State Ferries

ferry
United States · Washington State

The largest US ferry system, carrying 17+ million riders across Puget Sound.