Questions tagged [ferries]
Ferries carry passengers, vehicles, and cargo across bodies of water. Do not use for voyaging on large passenger ships mainly for pleasure (typically stopping at a variety of interesting ports) for which there is tag [cruising].
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What's the large pipe on top of M/S Viking Grace?
It looks really weird and I can't understand its purpose. Is it for making the vessel look better? An exhaust? Does anyone know what it it? Apparently it didn't have it in the beginning and it seems ...
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Travelling to Turkey by ferries
I want to ask if I have a valid Schengen with ordinary Egyptian passport I can go to Turkey from Greece by ferries?
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Can you add an extra passenger to your booking at the ferry terminal when traveling by car between Dover and Calais?
In a related question we've discussed the practicalities of hitchhiking on a car headed towards the ferry between France and UK, where @DJClayworth wrote:
A quick check on the most basic ferry of ...
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Is there any car ferry between anywhere in the UK and anywhere in mainland Europe that charges per car and not per person?
I'll soon be continuing my world hitchhiking trip from Germany to Scotland.
When I need to use ferries I try to find one that charges per car because I can try to hitch a ride with somebody taking ...
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Can I travel from the UK to France though my Passport has expired?
My passport has expired and I need to go to France for my best friend's wedding. Is there a way I can get there without needing my passport? I'm a UK resident.
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From North of Italy to Greece via ship
I'd like to go to Greece from North of Italy (example: Genoa) or South of France via ship.
Is this route available nowadays with a ship / ferry? Do you have any feedback about it, if you already ...
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Do All Inland BC Ferries Offer Year Round Service?
Based on the Government of British Columbia's website there are a number of inland ferries that cross freshwater lakes and rivers in the province.
Do all of these ferries offer year round service? ...
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Should I buy ferry tickets from Viator?
I am looking at options for getting from the North to the South Island in December. I found this website selling ferry tickets:
https://www.viator.com/Wellington-tours/Ferry-Services/d399-g15-c69
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Inter-island ferries in Cabo Verde?
I'm visiting Cabo Verde in November, arriving at Sal. I'm hoping to visit a few of the other islands, preferably by ferry.
CVInterilhas runs between some of the islands, but their schedule appears to ...
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To the Azores by ferry
Is there a ferry service from mainland Europe to the Azores? How would one get there without flying? I don't want to take a car with me.
I've found ferry services within the Azores and information ...
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Restrictions on ferry travel from China to Taiwan and back to China
I plan to travel from China to Taiwan and back to China on a ferry. Recently I have read that China is restricting individual tourism to Taiwan. Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49178314 ...
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Does an Irish VISA WARNING count as “refused entry at the border of any country other than the UK?”
I am trying to apply to extend my U.K visa but I am unsure if I need to write about my Irish VISA WARNING.
I got a Visa warning last year when I arrived by ferry to Dublin.
I did not know I needed a ...
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Should you book tickets in advance for the Ancona-Split ferries?
I live in a city with many international ferries departing each and every day.
Here the prices changes all the time and you should book the tickets as soon as possible. Also the prices are different (...
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Glasgow to Lochranza (Arran) - cheapest way to buy return tickets?
I'm travelling with a friend from Glasgow Airport to stay for a few days at Lochranza, in Arran (Scotland) in August 2019, arriving midmorning 1st Aug, departing morning 6th Aug.
The route involves ...
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When taking the ferry from Shimonoseki, Japan to Busan, Korea, how much will I need in cash-only fees?
Seven years ago I took ferries between Japan and Korea about six times, and I'm looking at taking the ferry again.
I seem to recall that even when paying for the ferry ticket in cash that there is ...
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Before the Global Financial Crisis there used to ferries between Okinawa and Taiwan. How long did the trip take?
It seems we can ask historical travel questions here too and a friend just asked me one so I'm posting it.
There are no longer any ferries between Taiwan and Japan but there used to be. The last ...
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Do you need identification to take the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool? [duplicate]
When taking the ferry from Belfast to Liverpool do you need identification?
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Lake Baikal: Where to get general information about ferries and is the ferry Severobajkalsk - Khakusy still running, and when?
We want to make a trip to lake Baikal end of June/ beginning of July 2019. We are interested in nature and remote places, and also not staying on the lake all the time, also the mountains.
We are ...
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Is there now, or was there a few years ago, a ferry from Busan, Korea or Shimonoseki, Japan to China?
In the past I took ferries between South Korea and Japan six times, but the most recent was seven years ago.
I seem to recall that besides the Japanese and Korean travellers that there were also many ...
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From West Africa to Tangier by ferries
I'm looking for ferries from Banjul or Dakar to Tangier.
I'm going to West Africa in January 2020 by motorbike, but I wish to come back by ferry (and motorbike), but I did not find any solution ...
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Time needed to board Sandefjord-Stromstad ferry on foot
I am taking a ferry (Color Line, MS Color Viking) from Sandefjord (Norway) to Stromstad (Sweden). We will be two people with no car and minimal luggage (we arrive to Sandefjord Torp airport with hand ...
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Boat options from To'opua to Vaitape
We are going to stay at the Conrad Bora Bora on To'opua island in Tahiti. Some of the restaurants we would like to visit are on next door Vaitape island.
The hotel has boat service "for a fee," per ...
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Do domestic ferry companies in Japan sell “standby” tickets when passengers cancel very late or don't show up for their reservations?
I'm in Hokkaido, Japan and it's Golden Week so many things are booked out, including longer distance ferries.
Japanese ferry websites have always been quite bad. No English version, text as images in ...
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Where can I get to by ferry from Aberdeen Pier in Hong Kong?
According to this website, there are direct ferries from Aberdeen Pier, Hong Kong to Sok Wu Wan on the Lamma Island. Are there ferries from Aberdeen to other places? For example, to Mui Wo (or other ...
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Ferry from Phuket to Koh Lipe
I am planning to travel to Koh Lipe in April 2019, and fly into Phuket on the 20th. My flight home is actually out of Langkawi in Malaysia, around the 28th.
I already confirmed that there is a ferry ...
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Ferry to Corregidor Island from Bataan Peninsula
I plan to travel to Bataan, Philippines sometime this year. I know that there are ferry services from Manila to Corregidor but I prefer one that departs from somewhere in Bataan. (I also know there is ...
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How do I add a ferry route to Google Maps? [closed]
There is a ferry near me that is not in Google Maps. How do I add it as a suggestion to Google?
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Which ferries to Elba island transport bicycles?
This website shows symbols for vehicles which include cars and motorcycles and this website mentions that the booking process is manual by phone.
How are bicycles handled on these routes?
Which ...
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Travel from Krabi to Koh Yao Yai
Later this month I will be traveling to Koh Yao Yai from Krabi Airport. As online travel information is either dated, fragmented across different websites or both, I was wondering if someone here ...
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Ferries from Iceland to Portugal or Spain
Does anyone know if there are ferries from Iceland (any harbour) to Portugal or Spain?
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How can I find boats to travel on?
I'm going to be doing some traveling around the north coast of South America and the Caribbean. I'm not in a hurry, and I'd love to travel by boat, but I'm having a hard time finding information about ...
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Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
I'm planning to travel from Helsinki to Tallinn in late April 2019. I already research that only 3 companies do that route (Tallink Silja Line, Viking Line and Eckero Line).
I would like to know if ...
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Can I follow where the ferry between Vaasa and Uumaja (Vasa and Umeå) is?
The ferry from Vaasa to Uumaja has turned back due to bad weather. Is there a way of following where it is, expected arrival time and other such information?
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Is there any way to reach the Neuwerk island from the German mainland?
Recently, I stumbled accross this little island called "Neuwerk" situated northwest from the city of Cuxhaven. It has a firehouse I'd like to see (and visit). Now, I was wondering if it would be ...
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Arrival 23:00 in Tangiers on Grimaldi Lines ferry
The weekly Grimaldi Lines ferry from Barcelona is scheduled to arrive in Tangiers at 23:00 on Sunday.
I don't have a feel for how easy it will subsequently be to get to a (prebooked) hotel. Does the ...
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Leaving car overnight on mainland while taking ferry to Isle of Man
We're doing a road trip in the UK and I was thinking I would like to visit the Isle of Man. I see that there are two options to Douglas, from Liverpool and Lancaster (Heysham).
Our consideration is ...
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Prince Rupert to Port Hardy ferry - questions about amenities
We're contemplating a coastal British Columbia trip by car and will need to ride some ferries. One ferry will be the Prince Rupert to Port Hardy ferry, between the north central B.C. coast and the ...
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Are the ferries in Scottish islands reliable?
I'm heading to Jura next week, my onward plans are not yet set. I've reserved a ferry from mainland to Jura and I'd like to reserve more ferries. In some parts of the world I've traveled, the ferries ...
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Can bicycles be taken on the ferry from Incheon to China?
I am planning a bicycle tour through Asia and want to take my bike on the ferry from Incheon (South Korea) to China (specific city in China doesn’t matter for me).
Does anyone have experience with ...
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Can I get to Idjwi island from Rwanda?
Idjwi is an island located in the middle of Lake Kivu, between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, belonging to DRC.
The Idjwi Island official guide mentions
Recommended Ferrys run from ...
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Are there local boat operators that go to Cies Islands?
I am looking for ways to get to visit Cies Islands in Galicia, Spain.
I Googled and found one boat operator. I am wondering if there are other options like smaller operators, or is it a monopoly or ...
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Why was the Iceland ferry discontinued?
I understand there used to be lots of ferry options to Iceland via the North Sea. The one I really wanted to try was from Lerwick. I'm not sure if this ferry went directly to Iceland or if it stopped ...
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Do I need a visa to travel to Victoria from Seattle by ferry?
I am British and I have an ESTA to enter Seattle, USA from the UK. Do I need a visa to travel to Victoria, Canada from Seattle by ferry?
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Ferry from Khasab to Qeshm
What is the status of the ferry route from Khasab, Oman to Qeshm, Iran? It looks like it has been suspended. Does anyone know whether this is temporary or permanent? Also, are there any other ways to ...
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From Tai O to downtown Hong Kong by ferry
I plan to go to see the big Buddha by cable car and then take a bus/taxi to Tai O village. Is there an option to take a ferry back to the center of Hong Kong? If so, where can I find a schedule? Do I ...
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Cross-Sound Ferry (Orient Point NY > New London CT) Fullness
We're considering taking the Cross-Sound Ferry (with our car) on Thursday, August 2, rather than driving on I95 to New London. Because our flight's arrival at JFK might be late, and because north-...
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Do you need a passport to take the ferry from France to Ireland?
As seen in the Politics SE:
Right now, you can jump on a ferry in France, head over to Cork, drive up to Belfast and catch the ferry to Liverpool, without ever showing your passport to anyone. It ...
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What are the security procedures at Holyhead ferry port?
I’m travelling to Dublin via ferry in Easter, and I’m going on the ferry between Holyhead port and Dublin port. I’ve crossed in a car so I know how the security works with vehicles, but I’m going to ...
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Name on ticket P&O ferry Hull to Rotterdam
My friend just booked some tickets for a mini cruise from Hull, UK to Rotterdam, Netherlands. He used the short version of my name on the booking 'Sam' instead of my real name 'Samuel' which is on my ...
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Early boarding and late disembarking for the night-time Heysham – Isle of Man ferry (foot passenger)
The night-time ferry from Heysham to the Isle of Man departs 02:15 and arrives 06:00. As a foot passenger, what is the earliest I can enter the ferry? And when do I need to vacate the cabin by the ...
