passenger carrier

Passenger carriers are a broad category of ships primarily designed to transport people. This category is mainly divided into two subclasses: cruise ships and ferries. Ferries are typically used for shorter, fixed routes, carrying passengers and often their vehicles across bodies of water. While bridges and tunnels have replaced many ferry services, they remain essential where fixed crossings are impractical. Cruise ships, on the other hand, evolved from transatlantic liners and are now purpose-built for leisure travel, often featuring multiple decks and amenities for passengers. Both types of passenger carriers are vital components of water transportation.123