Is the Cat ferry worth it?

The CAT Ferry is a Must Experience Experience. This is a must-do experience - even if it is very rough. As a former airline pilot, I never have motion sickness, but I did this time (queasy feeling, that's all!) My wife, on the other hand, who always gets sick, took her dramamine, and enjoyed the entire ride!



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Each year somewhere between 800 and 1000 people die in ferry disasters according to Roberta Weisbrod, the executive director of the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association. In the developed world, ferries carrying passengers are relatively safe as we have higher safety standards than the developing world.

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There are toilets on every ferry regardless of size.

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Find a seat in the middle of the ferry; the lower you are, the better. So stay low (not the upper deck) and sit in the middle.

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You can't stay in your car for safety reasons. In case of an emergency, like a fire or a collision, you need to be able to evacuate the ship quickly. Most of the time, you need to join rafts located above the car deck.

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Ferries sank by poor maintenance & why it isn't a concern: Not maintaining a ferry can cause many safety issues to arise. Making DIY repairs, not attending to issues that concern the vessel being watertight, and not carrying out regular checks are all common causes of ships sinking.

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Can I bring my own food and non-alcoholic beverages aboard the Ferry? Yes, you're welcome to bring your own food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks aboard and consume those during the crossing. We simply ask that you take the time to clean up your space when finished.

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