Top 6 Boat Trips in Taiwan

1.Sicao Green Tunnel Scenic Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $9Our pick

At Dazhong Temple in Tainan’s An’nan District, you’ll board a small tourist fishing raft for a roughly 30-minute ride through Sicao’s mangroves. Look for Angel’s Kiss, the Green Eye, crabs, and birds. Your ticket also includes a Yu-Guang Pastry from the Milkfish Theme Pavilion.

“Esperienza molto molto carina, il tunnel verde bellissimo, visti moltissimi granchi e uccelli. Unico neo: la guida parla esclusivamente cinese! okay che eravamo gli unici due occidentali, ma ci siamo persi tutta la spiegazione.”

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2.Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews

Meet your driver at Keelung’s West Passenger Terminal and ride privately to your Taipei hotel in about 40 minutes. Your luggage is handled, and service runs around the clock. Sedans suit one or two people, while minivans are available for larger groups. Confirm your hotel, cruise details, and baggage needs before booking.

“This pick up and drop off was great. It was very easy, good communication, everything went smoothly. Nice clean ride and a very helpful driver. Our name was clearly displayed and we were escorted to the pickup location. Highly recommend.”

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3.Private Cruise Tour from Keelung: Trip to Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $210Top rated

Travel privately from Keelung to Taipei for a 7 to 8 hour introduction to Taiwan’s capital. Visit Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, Taipei 101, 44 South Military Village, and Dihua Street, with lunch at Din Tai Fung included. English, Spanish, and Chinese guides are available, and guides such as Samuel Hou, Peter, and Jessica have led this tour.

“Our tour guide, Samuel Hou was very pleasant, attentive to our needs as Senior tourists and very knowledgeable! He tried to cover as much about the places we visited! Would highly recommend him to other travelers!! Thanks, Sam ! From Danny and Cynch ( Staten Island ,NY , USA)”

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4.Taipei Private Transfer: Hotel to Keelung Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Edison Travel Service collects you from your Taipei hotel lobby and drives your private group to Keelung Cruise Port in about 40 minutes. Expect a sedan for one or two people or a minivan for larger groups, with luggage help, tolls included, and service available around the clock. Confirm your cruise line and terminal before departure.

“Drivers were very efficient and their vehicles clean and well maintained. Water was provided as well.”

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5.Keelung Port Cruise Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

This private 6 to 8-hour tour links Taipei sights with New Taipei’s coast and mountain towns. Your driver-guide may be Grace, Arthur Chen, Justin, or Danny, and can adjust the route to your priorities. Expect private transport, photo help, bottled water, rain gear, and one child seat, but bring cash for meals, tickets, and overtime.

“Fantastic way to see Shiffren and Taipei when time is limited. Our guide, Arthur is a true professional. We learned so much history about the stunning Taiwan! He picked us up in his air conditioned taxi with cold water. Took us straight to SRead more”

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6.From Taipei or Taichung: Sun Moon Lake Day Trip & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 9 - 12 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Taipei or Taichung to Sun Moon Lake for a boat ride, Thao stories, and a gentle Hanbi Trail walk. Continue to Chung Tai Chan Monastery near Puli, where you can see grand Buddhist halls and learn about Chan practice. English, Chinese, and Japanese guiding is available. The driver and guide are the same person.

“The company accommodated our itinerary changes without any issues. The driver was courteous, knew where he needed to go to get us to the places, and is a safe driver. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted at each of the locations.”

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