passenger boat

Vessel carrying travelers

A passenger boat is a watercraft designed primarily to transport people rather than cargo.

The term covers vessels from small ferries crossing rivers to large cruise ships crossing oceans.

The passenger boat to the island runs twice daily.

Unlike cargo ships or fishing boats, passenger boats prioritize human comfort and safety in their design.

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