How many cars fit on the Lake Express ferry?


How many cars fit on the Lake Express ferry? The catamaran can carry 46 cars, 12 motorcycles, 20 bicycles and 250 people on each trip.


Do they search your bags on a ferry?

What types of security procedures should a traveler expect? By entering the Ferry property, people agree to searches of their baggage,vehicle, person or property and to provide a photo ID upon request.


Can you walk on a car ferry?

You can drive your car right onto the boat, or board as a foot passenger and simply walk on. The ferries run year-round and there are several sailings each day to and from each of the four main islands - Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw.


What is the largest car ferry?

Ulysses is the largest car ferry in the World and can carry 1342 cars and 2000 passengers.


What can I not bring on a ferry?

Prohibited items
  • Hazardous materials (CFR Title 49, Parts 170-180)
  • Explosives or incendiary devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Chemical, biological or radiological agents or devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Unlawful or illegally possessed firearms (RCW, Chapter 9.41)
  • Illegal fireworks (RCW, Chapter 70.77)
  • Acetylene tanks.


Is the ferry across Lake Michigan worth it?

I recently took the Lake Express ferry to avoid traffic and get from Wisconsin to Michigan. The ferry ride had incredible views, the ship seemed clean and stylish, and I loved it. It had some delays, but the only real downside of the ride was the steep $223 round-trip ticket.


Is there a toilet on the ferry?

There are toilets on every ferry regardless of size.


How many miles per hour can a ferry go?

Hy-Line's fast ferries can go at speeds of up to 34mph, which if you're talking in proper seafaring terminology is 30 knots an hour (1 knot = 1.151 mph)!