A ferry — a ship that carries people and vehicles on regular routes, often connecting ports over short distances.
週末にフェリーで島へ遊びに行く予定だ。
I'm planning to go to the island by ferry this weekend.
車をフェリーに乗せて本州から九州へ渡った。
I loaded my car onto a ferry and crossed from Honshu to Kyushu.
夜行フェリーは寝台があって快適だ。
The overnight ferry has berths and is comfortable.