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?