The Searoad ferry from Queenscliffe to Sorrento in Victoria allows all occupants to stay in the car when driving on to the ferry and then everyone can get out of the car and make their way to the passenger lounge. Why does Sealink force passengers to get out of the car and only the driver allowed to board the ferry?
The car deck gets extremely busy during loading/unloading and the last thing they need is excited passengers moving around on it trying to get to the passenger lounge at this time. It is much safer for the passengers to leave the vehicle and board via the terminal. Having said that, I think there is an inherent design flaw with loading both cars and passengers at the Cape Jervis end, where passengers moving to the terminal have to dodge cars, especially those reversing on. I have seen a number of close calls, but tbh, I don't think there is much they can do about this issue.
the ferry is very basic and old technology - it rocks about on the seas even in light swell because of its catamaran hull and no stabilisers what so ever - better be prepared to get sea sick as was case when I made the crossing - the road trip to Cape Jervis is also bad road very twisty and hilly and locals speed above the limit and tail gate you - overall not recommended could be a lot better
only 45 mins though ferry trip and there are things you can do to ease sea sickness, there is even a section on their website so they are aware it can be rough at times. you should just enjoy the drive and not concentrate too much on the vehicles in the rear view mirror or pull over. the drive is part of the experience, a wonderful part of australia and they need the tourism after the fires.
@@Roadrunnerz45 - sorry Teja - the ferry is crap and until they get a new modern seacraft ferry the trip is not worth it - the organisation running the sealink looks second rate for tourism
It looks so beautiful
I’m going there soon!
Hi can you please tell us that how much it costs and can we touch the animals there.
The Searoad ferry from Queenscliffe to Sorrento in Victoria allows all occupants to stay in the car when driving on to the ferry and then everyone can get out of the car and make their way to the passenger lounge. Why does Sealink force passengers to get out of the car and only the driver allowed to board the ferry?
The car deck gets extremely busy during loading/unloading and the last thing they need is excited passengers moving around on it trying to get to the passenger lounge at this time. It is much safer for the passengers to leave the vehicle and board via the terminal. Having said that, I think there is an inherent design flaw with loading both cars and passengers at the Cape Jervis end, where passengers moving to the terminal have to dodge cars, especially those reversing on. I have seen a number of close calls, but tbh, I don't think there is much they can do about this issue.
Can anyone tell me if the car price includes passengers or additional?
You do have to pay for yourself your car and any other passengers
the ferry is very basic and old technology - it rocks about on the seas even in light swell because of its catamaran hull and no stabilisers what so ever - better be prepared to get sea sick as was case when I made the crossing - the road trip to Cape Jervis is also bad road very twisty and hilly and locals speed above the limit and tail gate you - overall not recommended could be a lot better
only 45 mins though ferry trip and there are things you can do to ease sea sickness, there is even a section on their website so they are aware it can be rough at times. you should just enjoy the drive and not concentrate too much on the vehicles in the rear view mirror or pull over. the drive is part of the experience, a wonderful part of australia and they need the tourism after the fires.
@@Roadrunnerz45 - sorry Teja - the ferry is crap and until they get a new modern seacraft ferry the trip is not worth it - the organisation running the sealink looks second rate for tourism