16 Hour Overnight Cargo Ferry in Mexico (Van Life La Paz - Mazatlan)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- We take our van on the TMC 16 hour ferry from La Paz, Baja Mexico to Mazatlan, Mainland Mexico. This new van life chapter begins the start of our NEW TRAVEL GOAL of Canada to Central America! Watch as we struggle to figure out the ferry process and get used to the tight corridors on the boat and in our van. We take the TMC Cargo Ferry instead of Baja Ferries because it is cheaper and we are able to sleep in our van whereas Baja Ferries is more made for passengers but is much more expensive and you can not sleep in your van!
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Products We Use in the Van
Bed
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We're Faris and Lisa
A travel couple from Metro Detroit, MI. We met in business school and started traveling immediately post graduation in 2016 while maintaining automotive marketing positions. We’ve traveled to over 35 different countries together and still can’t get enough!
In April 2021, we made the leap and quit our 9-5 jobs to follow our dreams of full time travel. We sold our house, donated all of our belongings and moved into our camper van / RV, “Tina” or “Big T”. Now we document all of our travels and van life adventures via travel vlog style! Subscribe to our TH-cam channel and Newsletter to follow along on our adventure as we explore North America.
Great video explaining the process!!!
Thanks! It was so fun for us. Anything a little different is always exciting :)
You two have the most unusual experiences! Great way to spend Valentine’s Day ❤️ it was meant to be💕
I really enjoy this video, you guys are so real world in your postings!
Thanks Don! We really appreciate hearing that.
That was quite an adventure, I'm glad it turned out okay for you. I love being on ships, having been in the Navy for twenty years.
Thank you for your service!
We really enjoyed it and it was very unique! Thank you for your service ❤️
The narrow walkway at night to the van made me so stressed! You definitely work great as a team in tight spots and everywhere else. I love watching it. ❤️
Fantastic Video! We stayed a few nights at that ferry beach last month in our van. We had wondered about how the whole crossing worked with a van. Now we know. Thanks for such great info!
Hi Guys! Thanks. Those beaches over there are really hard to beat. Will you be crossing maybe 😏
@@FarisandLisa it’s Definitely on our to do list the next time we go to Mexico! We are back in the states for now. 😅
Welcome to mexico....lots of waiting
Me encanta este video y saludos a todos desde Ecuador! 😀🤚🇪🇨
Hola Adrain! Muchas gracias. Nosotros amamos Ecuador ❤️
Here for the food reviews... stay for the good vibes - Dawn via Drew
Haha love it! More food coming… thanks guys!
"We just missed the boat on this one." Man if there EVER was a time to say it 😂
😂it just felt right
I just subscribed and I love you guys already!!! I will definitely watch all of your adventures!!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Jan 2023 down the Baja in our Sprinter and saw the Ferry terminal in Lapaz. PS there are much nicer Camping beaches just a few miles down the road at Tecalote and beyond. I a 144 too , but have the factory "rear step bumper" so I am Just Over 6 meters. But you left you ladder on , so you were over too?? Heading down Jan 2024 but trying to find out IF they will charge the "over 6 meters" rate?
New subscriber here looking forward to following your adventures.
Hi Watashi! Thanks for subscribing :) excited have you around
Lol at "missing the boat" 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Love the video
You do NOT have to transport your pet in a crate on Baja Ferries. I made the trip in February 2022 and they offer a limited number of cabins that are pet friendly. You do need to crate them for the 5 minute journey from your car to the cabin. The pet is not allowed to leave the cabin during the 16 hour journey.
Thanks for the updates! 😊
How do they relieve themselves in the room?
good question. in my case I took my dog out of the cabin and he went on the outside deck. I took paper towels to clean it up. I was yelled at after we got done as we were walking back to the cabin. I did bring puppy pads but my dog had never used them before and didn't seem interesting in trying.
@@tandanielle3875
A thousand dollars, she made you miss the ferry.
Did customs look thru all your stuff??.
Did the Ferry company make Lisa exit the Van and go through the terminal? I heard that only the driver can be in the vehicle when loading? We plan on doing this same thing Feb 2023.
No not on this ferry, it was much for lax thank you would think!
No not on this ferry, it was much for lax than you would think!
No not on this ferry, it was much for lax than you would think!
My Sprinter is the larger van😔.
I was wondering how u made it to can cun
Yes haha a very long journey
Can you take the TMC ferry without a car? Or is it with vehicle only?
Thanks for the updated info! 👍
Hi, honestly not sure. I feel like you should be able to, but I do not know. If it wasn’t for the vehicle the Baja ferries seems to be not that expensive and nicer.
Do you know if your registration needs to be active?
Yes
Do you not make copies of the passport and other paperwork as backup? I also heard that you shouldn't give out originals at traffic stops as they may take them as hostage and want money from you.
Hi Hsia! Yes we have copies of everything and we haven’t had to show our paperwork yet but we keep our originals in a safe spot. I think that may happen but it is over exaggerated on our news. Granted we stay vigilant and aware of the places we are traveling to.
@@FarisandLisa safe travels! Can't wait for the next video!
Hi
Fmf wat is that.
An FMM is a tourist visa!