Book the LD Lines ferry service between Portsmouth and Le Havre!
www.LDlines.co.uk/Cross-Channel /
The Lake Express High Speed Ferry speeds across at 40 mph. WI to MI
www.lake-express.com
Get Info On Ferry Companies Access 10 Search Engines At Once.
www.Info.com/FerryCompanies
Online reservations for StenaIine Ferries to and from the UK.
www.stenaline.ferries.org
Compare & book ferries to France, Ireland, Spain & more. Book over 50 European ferry operators online including Stena Line, LD Lines & Irish Ferries.
www.aferry.co.uk
Provides ferry, bus and taxi services from Vallejo to other San Francisco Bay area cities.
www.baylinkferry.com
Serves up to 46 ports of call on 25 routes throughout coastal British Columbia.
www.bcferries.bc.ca
Great Lakes ferry service transporting heavy metals, vehicles, and passengers.
www.bmts.com
Provides ferry services to and from France, Spain and the UK.
www.brittany-ferries.fr
Commanding a fleet of 28 ferries that link 23 islands to the mainland and each other via 52 ports and terminals. Carrying over 5 million passengers and almost 1 million cars every year in Scotland.
www.calmac.co.uk
Provides transportation to Santa Catalina Island from three Southern California ports.
www.catalinaexpress.com
Book online for discount ferry tickets from all the major operators such as P&O, SeaFrance, DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries and Stenaline.
www.cheapferrytickets.com
Ferry transportation service departing from Cousins Island, Maine.
www.chebeaguetrans.com
Operater of a variety of ships, including container vessels, bulk carriers, general cargo ships, tankers, LPG vessels, refrigerated cargo ships, timber vessels and ferries.
www.cosco-usa.com
Provides facilities and services for passenger and vehicle traffic between the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany and Holland.
www.dfdsseaways.co.uk
Provides maritime transportation services. Specializing in personal effects, passenger services, liner services, logistics services and NVOCC services.
www.eimskip.is
Provides ferry services to and from the Channel Islands to mainland Europe.
www.emeraudelines.com
Offers three convenient and spectacular ferry crossings between Vermont and New York, along with a variety of excursion cruises.
www.ferries.com
Operates an year wide roll on roll off ferry service between the ports of Almeria, in southern Spain, and Nador, in north eastern Morocco.
www.ferrimaroc.com
Provides ferry transport along the Adriatic Sea between Venice, Italy and Patras, Greece.
www.festivetravel.com
Provides shipping of various cargo types that include: containers, railway wagons, road trailers, lorries, break bulk, paper and steel products.
www.finncarriers.fi
One of the largest European liner shipping companies specializing in freight transport.
www.finnlines.fi
Provides shipping, cruise lines and regular ferry services, as well as hotel, leisure and restaurant business services.
www.fredolsen.es
Provides online information regarding timetables, schedules, information, ticketing, reservations, camping on board for all international ferry (sailing) routes to and from Greece.
www.greekferries.gr
Provides a wide variety of ferry services for travel between Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Crete and the Greek Islands.
www.greekislands.gr
One of Ireland's largest ferry companies operating between Ireland and Britain and Ireland and Continental Europe.
www.irishferries.ie
Provides ferry services from Lands End to the Isles of Scilly.
www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk
A Canadian Federal Crown corporation that operates ferries across the Cabot Strait between the island of Newfoundland and mainland Canada
www.marine-atlantic.ca
Ferry service crossing Lake Champlain between Shoreham, VT and Ticonderoga, NY.
www.middlebury.net
A large Mediterranean based shipping company. Operates a large fleet of high speed ferry boats.
www.minoan.gr
A one-and-a-half-hour cruise from New Bedford Harbor through the Elizabeth Islands and Woods Hole Passage to Vineyard Haven Harbor.
www.mvferry.com
Ferry services connecting the State of Washington and British Columbia, Canada.
www.northolympic.com
Provides seasonal ferry service based in Port Angeles, Washington with service to Victoria, B.C.
www.northolympic.com
Provides vehicle ferry and high speed ferry services between Southampton and Cowes on the Isle of Wight, catering for holidaymakers, islanders, commuters and businesses.
www.redfunnel.co.uk
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry service offering service from St. Ignace or Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island. Also offering cruises, weddings and freight service.
www.sheplerswww.com
Provides ferry services throughout the North Atlantic including the Faroe islands, Iceland and the Shetland islands.
www.smyril-line.fo
Provides daily ferry services during the spring, summer and fall between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
www.ssbadger.com
Provides full transportation services throughout Europe utilizing SeaCat's and Ferries.
www.steam-packet.com
Provides ferry transport of cargo, automobiles, dangerous goods and exported goods.
www.tallink.ee
Provides the Fast Ferry service which can hold up to 76 cars and 11 caravans and travel at high speeds.
www.trasmediterranea.es
Provides ferry service between Piraeus and the Greek islands.
www.united-hellas.com
Provides ferry services from Seattle to destinations in Victoria and Vancouver, BC; the San Juan Islands; Vancouver Island; Whistler, BC; and the Canadian Rockies.
www.victoriaclipper.com
One of the largest shipping companies in the country. Specializing in in passenger transport and cargo liner services.
www.wgasuperferry.com
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Book the LD Lines ferry service between Portsmouth and Le Havre!
www.LDlines.co.uk/Cross-Channel /
The Lake Express High Speed Ferry speeds across at 40 mph. WI to MI
www.lake-express.com
If you have a business near the water, you may need to use ferry transport companies to serve your customers. In places where ferry services are established, short-haul and ocean ferries are usually a faster alternative to driving (or sometimes the only alternative) and a cheaper alternative to flying. Still, ferries do have their costs.
When traveling on ferry routes, the price of transport depends on whether or not you are taking a vehicle with you and how large that vehicle is. For example, a large tractor trailer truck will cost more than a car. This guide will help you understand the pricing and costs of ferries by explaining prices for:
1. Large trucks;
2. Cars, vans and SUVs;
3. And passengers.
Action Steps
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Get rates for putting large tractor trailer trucks on a ferry boat
On a ferry, space is at a premium, so large tractor trailer trucks must pay a premium price. Rates vary greatly depending on the ferry system, but trucks will usually pay the most. For example, a tractor trailer traveling between Point Judith and Block Island, Rhode Island, will pay about $5 per foot. A tractor trailer traveling between Long Island, New York, and Bridgeport, Connecticut, will cost about $165 one way.
I recommend: The Block Island Ferry travels between Newport and Point Judith, Rhode Island, and Block Island. Cars, vans and trucks are welcome on the ferry, with an advance reservation. The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company ferries trucks between Long Island and Connecticut.
Learn the cost of ferry transport for cars, vans and SUVs
Cars, vans and SUVs are generally priced in the same category by ferry operators, and you will probably have to pay about $50 to $60 for a one-way crossing. Be aware that you may have to pay more for an oversize van or SUV, and passengers in the vehicle are often extra.
I recommend: Cross Sound Ferry Services operates vehicle and passenger ferries between Long Island, New York, and several points in New England. Plaunt Transportation runs the ferry between Cheboygan, Michigan, and Bois Blanc Island.
Consider the option of parking your vehicle and buying a passenger ferry ticket
If you do not need to deliver any goods to customers at the ferry's destination point, it may be less expensive for you to park your car near the ferry dock, take the ferry, and take a taxi or bus to your final destination. Passenger rates on ferries vary by destination, but you can expect to pay between $5 and $30 for a one-way ticket and about $10 per day to park. Ferry operators charge more for a ride on a high-speed ferry.
I recommend: The Steamship Authority provides traditional and high-speed ferry service in Massachusetts between Hyannis, Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The Maine Department of Transportation operates ferry boats to several islands off the state's coast.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • If you plan on using ferry boats to transport vehicles, make your reservations as soon as possible. Many ferries fill up, especially in peak season.
- • If you are taking a car or truck onto a ferry, be sure to know the ferry service provider's reservation procedures. Often you must arrive at the dock one hour before the departure time or you will lose your slot.
Ferry boat travel is cost effective and convenient under the right circumstances for your business journeying needs. Ferry service providers offer you a great alternative to congested highways and bridges, and many commuters in both the Seattle and New York areas are choosing to travel by ferry system than traverse via car or subway.
Ocean ferries and other ferry boats are even being used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to test advanced explosives detection technology as part of its multi-phased Security Enhancement and Capabilities Augmentation Program (SEACAP). The SEACAP was designed for the maritime environment, and the pilot program for SEACAP gives TSA the opportunity to network with different ferry operators around the US.
To locate the right ferry company for you:
1. Assess your departure and arrival destinations.
2. Determine if there are multiple ferry operators in the area or if you are only left with one choice.
3. Consider purchasing your tickets early or in quantity for possible discounts.
Action Steps
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Start with a ferry specific directory
Even ferry operators have their own industry specific directories. Start there to locate the right ocean ferries or passenger ferries for you.
I recommend: Youra Guide offers a by state directory of ferry services. Geocites also offers a guide by state for ferry companies. The list is split by East Coast and West Coast.
Find the right ferry boat for you or your business
Check out the services of specific ferry boat companies to look at their costs and their schedules.
I recommend: Check out the ferry schedule at Alaska Ferry Adventures. Bay Ferries Limited offers a number of ferry services between Maine and Nova Scotia. Viking Travel, Inc. helps you easily book your ferry travel. Look at the New York Harbor commuter ferry routes at the New York/New Jersey Port Authority site.
Look for added perks on your ferries or brush up on the industry
Find out what your ferry is doing to help the environment, or find out if they have the latest in technology. Ferries that have spent the time to update their outfits are definitely looking out for their customers.
I recommend: Washington State Ferries are testing a biodiesel fuel project for their ferries and offering their patrons Wi-Fi. Look at more information on the state of the industry at Captain Clark's Fast Ferry website.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • If you are traveling with a personal or company car, don't leave anything valuable in it. You will be away from it long enough for potential thieves to break in on the ferry.
- • If you are traveling to another country, e.g. from Maine to Nova Scotia, be sure and research what identification documentation you need to bring along with you to enter or exit the country while traveling by ferry.
Ferry operators provide a valuable service to businesses by quickly and easily delivering people and goods across waterways. Ferry boats are used on both coasts of the United States, but ferry service providers in Washington State, Massachusetts and New York are some of the country's busiest.
Most passenger ferries transport cargo, and many also transport cars, vans and trucks. So whether you are a house painter who needs to get a commercial van onto a ferry boat or a food distributor with a tractor trailer destined for a supermarket on an island, ferry services can be key to your business. When you are working with ferries, you will need to know:
1. Ferry routes;
2. Ferry schedules;
3. And ferry reservation procedures.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Learn ferry routes
Knowing where ferries go is the first step in working with ferries. The most extensive ferry system in the country is in Washington state, but river, bay and ocean ferries criss-cross water ways on both coasts. You'll want to check the routes near you to see if a ferry boat is a good alternative to a long drive or air transport.
I recommend: The Ferry Traveller bills itself as a one-stop reference for route information on all ferries in the northwestern United States, including Washington state and Alaska. There are also links to East Coast ferry routes. The North Carolina Department of Transportation keeps information on the state's seven ferry routes on its website. Just click on the route you are interested in to get more information.
Find ferry schedules
Once you know that using a ferry is better than driving or flying to your destination, you'll want to look up the ferry schedule. Most ferry schedules are seasonal and have, for example, more trips in the summer and fewer in the winter.
I recommend: For ferry schedules in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out the website for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. If you are looking to get onto a ferry in Washington state, schedule information for all the state's ferries is available on the site for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Make a ferry reservation
Reservations are highly recommended if you plan to put a car, van or truck onto a ferry. In some cases, they are required. Before booking your passage, you should know the ferry operator's policies regarding payment, cancellations and prohibited cargo.
I recommend: Reservation procedures for the Block Island Ferry in Rhode Island are clearly spelled out. They include the fact that all vehicles must be booked and paid for in advance. Additionally, all cars and trucks must arrive at the ferry dock one hour before the ferry departure time. The Steamship Authority in Massachusetts requires the year, make, model, size and license plate of a vehicle when making a reservation.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Most ferry transport companies will cancel service if the weather is stormy or the seas are extremely rough. If you think weather may be an issue on a day you have a trip planned, call the ferry system to see if the boats are running on schedule.
- • Space is limited for cars and trucks on ferries and most fill up fast, especially in the summer. So make your reservation as early as possible.
Ferry travel is vital to the economy of the United States as well as other economies around the world. Ferries transport goods to people living on islands or land masses without road access, and serve as commuter and tourist transportation vehicles as well. In U.S. cities with island residential and work communities, such as Seattle and New York City, ferries serve as extensions of the public transportation system. Following are a few key terms associated with ferries.
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Vehicular toll ferries
A vehicular toll ferry company is allowed to charge a toll or fee for transporting vehicles or passengers. Vehicular toll ferries are operated by public transportation departments and may be franchised to private operating companies, under strict guidelines.
I recommend: Read more about ferry franchises from Farlex . Also view the table issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation on vehicular toll ferries in the US.
Fuel surcharge
A fuel surcharge is an additional fee that's added to the cost of a one-way or round-trip ticket to help defray the cost of using and disposing of fuel. The Environmental Protection Agency has enacted a fuel surcharge for most public transportation ferry rides.
I recommend: Visit Long Island Ferry or the United States Environmental Protection Agency for more information on the current fuel surcharges associated with ferry travel in the country.
Fast ferry emissions
The term fast ferry emissions refers to the potential of raised level of emissions from operating 'fast ferries' throughout a body of water. While fast ferries obviously speed travel and freight delivery, there are conflicting reports on whether they provide an increased danger to the environment over their slower counterparts.
I recommend: Visit Captain Clark's Fast Ferry website. A long-time ferry boat captain, he has not only studied the issue of ferry emissions, but also dedicated several discussion pages to it on his website. Fast Ferry Info is another source dedicated to the discussion of emissions issues.
Ride control system
A ride control system is a series of stabilization mechanisms built into the framework of a ferry to keep the ship as stable as possible during operation. This allows for a more comfortable ride for the passengers.
I recommend: For more on stabilization, visit Maritime Dynamics, one of a handful of companies that retrofits and installs new ride control systems into ferries around the country.
ORCA card
An ORCA card (or One Regional Card for All) is a smartcard that can be used for fare payment on ferries, bus, train and other forms of public transit in the Puget Sound region of Washington. Other cities that incorporate ferry transportation offer similar passes.
I recommend: See this page from the University of Washington for details of the ORCA card that can be used in the Puget Sound region.
Dry dock
Dry dock refers to the period of time when a ferry is removed from the water and docked in such a way that repairs or winterizing can be performed. Ferries are often 'dry-docked' during the off season.
I recommend: Visit Lummi Island Ferry for more information on the dry-docking process.
