Ferries: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, a handful of times, actually. The last time was a couple of years ago when my family and I took a ferry across to an island for a weekend break. I remember standing on the deck to catch the sea breeze, which was lovely.

It depends on the distance, really. Trains are generally much quicker and more convenient for daily commutes. However, ferries offer a much more scenic and relaxing journey, especially on a sunny afternoon when you just want to take your time.

Not particularly across the whole country, because most major cities are well connected by rail and motorways. That said, in coastal areas and around river crossings, commuter ferries are quite busy during the morning rush hour.

I usually just wander out onto the open deck and take in the view. If it's a bit chilly or windy outside, I'll grab a hot coffee from the cafeteria and read a book until we dock.

Definitely, I'd love to try an overnight crossing somewhere in northern Europe. Sleeping in a cabin and waking up in a completely different country sounds like a fantastic way to travel without the hassle of airports.