What Can You Tell Me About Riding a Ferry?
By LooeyVille
@LooeyVille (87)
United States
July 25, 2026 6:03pm CST
The only ferry I’ve ever ridden is the Staten Island Ferry in New York City
I just booked a solo trip for October that I’ll detail in a separate post. I’ll be staying a week in Malta. My research shows that I can take a ferry ride over to Sicily. I’d like to take a day trip to Sicily.
But I’ve never ridden a ferry. I need @xfiacre or @traceyjane or others to help me.
The ferry ride is about 1 hr 45 minutes each way. The cost is roughly 45 Euro each way. Is that a reasonable price? There seem to be different offerings for classes of seats. It looks fancy with lounges. Is a standard ticket for outdoor seating? Should I pay more for a better seat?
Are ferries safe? Do you feel a lot of movement on a ferry? Seasick?
This ferry is pretty big and transports both humans and vehicles.
Is this considered a long ferry ride?
Any tips you can give me for riding a ferry?
Photo of ferry attached
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9 responses
@snowy22315 (211504)
• United States
26 Jul
Don't be late. They don't like stragglers.
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@Ineeddentures (41003)
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26 Jul
Aye once it's 20 feet from the side it's too far to jump on
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@xFiacre (15093)
• Ireland
26 Jul
@looeyville Ferries are very safe and stable - sea sickness and movement not really an issue unless there’s rough weather. Boats are generally modern and comfortable and well organised. Paying extra for Club seat not really worth it - very short trip and standard class is fine and that includes inside Seating. Personally I prefer to be out on deck. Should be a pleasant trip. Thirty minute walk from ferry terminal to town centre but there are taxis. I look forward to hearing about it.
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@LooeyVille (87)
• United States
26 Jul
In October there are limited crossings so it’s either 5 am or 7:15 from Malta and either 7:25 pm or 10:00 pm from Sicily. That’s a long day trip but perhaps like you I’ll find a nice cafe to pass some time. There are flight options cheaper but I’ve done enough flying in my life. The ferry seems like an adventure
@xFiacre (15093)
• Ireland
26 Jul
@LooeyVille Oh always go by sea. Airports are to be avoided at all costs and there’ll be cafes aplenty to sit in at Pozzallo.
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@kareng (80927)
• United States
27 Jul
Most of the ferry rides I've taken are to cross rivers. That only takes about 15-25 minutes depending on if the ferry is full or if the water is rough. I was very small the last time we took the ferry out to Ship Island and don't remember too much about it. I've never gotten sea sick on a ferry. It's slow moving, so you should be fine. Tuck some Dramamine in your purse for "just in case" or take it before getting on the ferry to be safe.
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@RebeccasFarm (91302)
• United States
26 Jul
I've been seasick on the ferry across the Irish Sea..I laid down on the deck and the sea was wild and rough.
I didn't get sick on the hovercraft however from England to France.
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@AliCanary (4776)
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27 Jul
I've only ridden the Cape May-Lewes ferry (across Delaware Bay), but it's super convenient that you can drive your car onto it and take it with you. This ferry wasn't luxurious - it just had wooden benches inside the covered area and a deck that surrounded it. We stood on the deck and threw french fries to the seagulls that would fly alongside and catch the fries in their mouths.
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@MarieCoyle (60971)
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26 Jul
I have been on a lot of ferries in my life...not sure which was the favorite. I loved the Nantucket ferry, it's about 2hours long--if you want to take your car, it has to go on the ferry. It wasn't unusual to see large pods of dolphins in the summertime. Very scenic. I also loved the ferry from Texas mainland to Galveston Island--we lived in Galveston for a time when I was young, and Dad made a ferry ride a lot of fun. Yes, you feel some movement. I don't remember feeling sick on the ferry.
Take a scarf and a sweater or jacket. Winds off the water can make you feel really chilled at times, even in the summer.
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