Why do some ferries (like Liverpool to Dublin) only allow passengers with a vehicle?
In a trip some time ago I was in London and my next stop was supposed to be Dublin. A friend of mine had just moved to Liverpool and I discovered there was a ferry from Liverpool to Dublin. I thought I could change my plans, go visit him and take this ferry. I tried to buy a ticket online, but to my surprise I could only embark with a vehicle! Passengers without one could not go aboard! As I had no vehicle, my choice was to take a ferry from Holyhead (Wales) to Dublin or fly directly from London (which I did).
Does someone know the reason why only passengers with vehicles are allowed on some ferries? Is it common? I've only traveled once in an international ferry, so I don't have much experience ferrying around.
Best Answer
I don't know if it is a valid source, but on a trip between Ostende and Ramsgate, where foot passengers are also off-limits I was told by a bystander that it has to do with crowd management. There is only a limited number of passengers that can board with a car (9 max). With foot passengers you risk larger crowds of for example football supporters/hooligans.
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Do Irish Ferries take foot passengers?
Foot Passengers are brought from the terminal in Rosslare and Pembroke to the ship by bus. Your luggage must remain with you during this transfer. The bus travels with the ship so you may leave your luggage on the bus or bring it with you to the upper decks of the ship.Can you sail from Liverpool to Dublin?
The Liverpool to Dublin ferry route connects England with Ireland. Currently there is just 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, P&O Ferries. The crossing operates up to 12 times weekly with sailing durations around 8 hours.Can you get a boat from Dublin to Liverpool?
The Dublin Liverpool ferry route connects Ireland with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, P&O Irish Sea. The crossing operates up to 18 times each week with sailing durations from around 8 hours.What Ferries go from Liverpool to Ireland?
A direct link from England to Northern IrelandThe Stena Line ferry from Liverpool to Belfast offers a twice daily direct link from the heart of England to Northern Ireland on the Stena Edda and the Stena Embla. The crossing time is approximately 8 hours with a choice of both day and night sailings.Video 605, Liverpool to Dublin, 8 Feb 2002
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