The Staten Island Ferry's three newest boats were built with room for 30 cars each, designed before 9/11. The fleet's oldest boat, the John F. Kennedy, can carry about 40 cars.
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Vehicle and passenger ferries. Up to 58 arrivals and departures during peak season. Crossing time 80 minutes; eating facilities. Capacities: 35 to 120 cars and 300 to 1,000 passengers.
The size is also a difference: Cruise ships are typically much larger than ferries, with more cabins and facilities to accommodate a larger number of passengers. Ferries are generally smaller and more compact, designed for shorter journeys with fewer passengers.
All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.