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What things can be transported by a ferry?

Ferry carries people who want to go from one bank to another bank of a river. It can also carry pets, vehicles and heavy luggage.



Ferries are remarkably versatile vessels designed to transport a vast array of passengers, vehicles, and goods across bodies of water. The most common category is "Ro-Ro" (Roll-on/Roll-off) cargo, which includes personal vehicles like cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and bicycles. Beyond private transport, larger commercial ferries frequently carry heavy machinery, freight trucks (semis), and construction equipment, acting as a vital link in global supply chains. Some specialized ferries are equipped to carry railroad cars, allowing entire trains to cross water gaps without unloading. On the passenger side, ferries accommodate thousands of people and their luggage, and many pet-friendly routes allow for the transport of domestic animals in carriers or designated areas. In rural or island communities, ferries serve as "moving bridges" that transport everything from emergency vehicles (ambulances and fire trucks) to essential bulk supplies like livestock, fuel tankers, and fresh produce, making them indispensable for the survival and economic health of remote maritime regions.

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How many bags can I bring on the ferry? Walk-on passengers are allowed up to 100 pounds of hand-carried baggage. Passengers are responsible for the handling and safety of their own bags. Baggage carts are driven from terminals and parked on the vessel car deck to offer assistance.

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A ferry is a watercraft that carries passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo, across a body of water.

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What types of security procedures should a traveler expect? By entering the Ferry property, people agree to searches of their baggage,vehicle, person or property and to provide a photo ID upon request.

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The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.

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Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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Carry-on luggage is stowed in dedicated luggage areas on the main and upper decks. Guests may keep small personal items (e.g. purse, laptop, small backpack) with them, but for safety reasons, all other luggage must be kept in the storage areas.

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The main advantage of ferries is that they offer shortcuts between destinations. Overnight ferry services are also an efficient way to travel. Unfortunately, ferries generate high emissions – almost twice as high per passenger kilometre than flights.

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Dangerous goods include all gas or propane tanks, outboard motors with attached tanks, chainsaws, scuba tanks and more. View the full dangerous goods list. Notes: Your hand baggage must not contain any dangerous goods on the ferry, at any time.

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Are ferries usually on time? Yes! Please note that the schedules indicate departure times. We recommend that you arrive at the terminal at least five minutes prior to the scheduled departure in order to board.

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Check-in Easily and Conveniently on a Ferry A printout is not required. Otherwise, you can always check-in at a port office or port kiosk. You'll need to present your booking confirmation email as well as a passport or national identity card for both, and where required, a valid visa.

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Closed-Loop Cruises If you are a U.S. citizen planning a closed-loop cruise, you can travel without a passport. A closed-loop cruise means that you board a cruise ship in a U.S. port, only travel in the Western Hemisphere and then return to the same U.S. port where you started your journey.

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Each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage, no larger than 23”x23”x37” and weighing no more than 50 lbs each, to be stowed in the luggage compartment. In addition, each passenger may bring one carry-on that fits at the seat or in the overhead bin.

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Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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Some ferries have a luggage rack near the boarding area but in other cases you'll haul your bag up some stairs and can leave it in the seating area. If the ferry doesn't dock en-route, there's little chance of your luggage walking away.

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Make sure to bring something warm to wear on the boat. Alternatively, a blanket is always a good idea, especially if you're traveling with kids. Moreover, some ferry routes to the Greek islands last up to 12 hours, so you should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

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Whilst large in her day, Titanic would be equivalent only to a mid-sized ferry in the modern era, the sort of ship many have sailed on to get to France or Holland, and this normally comes as a revelation, he said.

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