Ferry Travel Alternatives

Discussions center on the practicality and use of ferries, boats, and cruise ships for transportation in trip routing and remote access, often comparing them to flying, driving, or other modes.

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asveikau Sep 1, 2013 View on HN

They have a ferry don't they?

PopeDotNinja Oct 24, 2019 View on HN

Yup, lots of people ride the ferry.

zamadatix Jun 11, 2024 View on HN

You take ferries/ships as needed on such trips, usually with the intent to use them for as little of the trip as reasonable.

Fronzie Jun 28, 2019 View on HN

Isn't it routing you via a Ferry?

hinkley Apr 19, 2023 View on HN

Are there any cabled ferries that go beyond line of sight?

craftyguy Jul 9, 2019 View on HN

They can take boats. Or not travel as frequently.

aww_dang Aug 18, 2021 View on HN

I believe cruise ships provide access. There maybe access via other ships as well.

oneplusone Jul 24, 2021 View on HN

Just because I took a ferry doesn't mean I am a sailor.

hydrogen7800 Oct 28, 2025 View on HN

It's not longer than the ferry?

ojilles Mar 16, 2020 View on HN

Don't think thats going to fly (pun intended). It's not dissimilar from some of the cruise ships that can't even go into an harbour?