Fast RoPax ferries are conventional ferries with a large garage intake and a relatively large passenger capacity, with conventional diesel propulsion and propellers that sail over 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph).
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Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO): also known as ”bunker fuel'', it is the most common type of fuel for passenger and cargo ferries. It is widely used due to its lower price compared to other types of clear fuel.
The Key West Express CatamaranAs our flagship vessel, the Key West Express is ready to take you to and from Key West in style. You'll be cruising through the Gulf waters at more than 30 knots (that's about 40 mph for the nautically challenged) and enjoying every minute of the trip.
Ferry Reservations and CostWhile there is a fee from Seattle to Bainbridge Island for both walk-on passengers and automobiles, the route from Bainbridge Island to Seattle only charges for automobiles (walk-on passengers and bicycle riders are free).
The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world. It's a 35-minute journey covering 8km, and operates year round.