Things to do in Texas, United States: The Best Ferries

January 2, 2022 Roger Rusk

Texas has great beaches for bird watching, boating, and fishing. Plus golf courses, cowboy and high art culture, and a rich history. Bask on the beach and bird watch between golf games before, during, or after spring break in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas, Crystal Beach, or South Padre Island. Explore East Texas from Dallas to Tyler, Texarkana, Jefferson, and Nacogdoches. Enjoy golf and big city life in Dallas or Houston. Visit Galveston's coastal Strand. Tour West Texas and Hill Country from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Austin, and Fredericksburg to Amarillo and El Paso.
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1. Rio San Antonio Cruises

Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,929 reviews

Rio San Antonio Cruises

Step aboard a River Cruising Barge for an exciting and entertaining narrative of the rich history of the San Antonio River! Cruises are about 35 minutes long and cover one and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. We also offer Dining Charters, River Taxi shuttle and Private Charters.

2. Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry

502 Ferry Rd, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-3146 +1 361-749-2850 http://www.galveston.com/galvestonferry
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,109 reviews

Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry

Reviewed By SugarBritches2013 - Galveston Island, United States

It’s just kind of exciting to ride your bike onto the fairy and go across the bay and just see all the things and smell the Seabreeze and take pictures of the seagulls flying across the ferry boat and watching the ships go by.You also sometimes get a chance to see the dolphins swimming next to the ferry which is kind of neat as well.

3. Los Ebanos Ferry

West on US83 outside McAllen, Texas, Los Ebanos, TX
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Los Ebanos Ferry

Reviewed By Nancy468 - Bellmead, United States

Los Ebanos Fery that was shown to me on a visit to Family in Alamo. So when I brought my girls to Texas I knew they woud enjoy this trip and see it for themselves.

4. Lynchburg Ferry

1001 Independence Pkwy N, Baytown, TX 77520-1050 +1 281-424-3521 http://www.historicalcommission.hctx.net/lynchburgferry.aspx
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Lynchburg Ferry

Reviewed By petc112016 - Baytown, United States

This is a shortcut to get across the ship channel. Just on the south side is a great seafood restaurant called "Monument Inn". If you use the ferry, you essentially get "Dinner & a Cruise"! Ferry only takes a few minutes, so it is pretty short. If you want a longer ferry, ho go Galveston and take the Galveston ferry over to Bolivar Peninsula. That is about 20 minutes, but usually you will see dolphins.

5. The Port Aransas Ferry System

Port Aransas, TX +1 361-749-2850 http://www.portaransas.org/about/shuttle-ferry
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 834 reviews

The Port Aransas Ferry System

Reviewed By jaliscojudy - Santa Fe, United States

This small ferry system is very organized and makes the short trip across the Corpus Christi Channel in about 10 minutes on ferries that hold about 20 cars. The ferry runs 24 hours a day and is well staffed. For me, riding the ferry was a lesson in slowing down and respecting the rhythms of the ocean. Loved it.

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