Ferry data studies
Ferry research & data
Original studies built from the 3619 ferry routes, 189 operators and 1756 ports we track worldwide. The numbers update as our network grows — free to read, cite and link.
5 data studies · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ferry data study
The world's longest ferry crossings
The longest ferry crossings we track, ranked by the approximate sea distance between their two ports.
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The busiest ferry corridors
Crossings served by the most competing ferry operators — usually the most frequent and most flexible routes to book.
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Ferry operators ranked by route network
The ferry companies with the widest route networks across the regions we cover.
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The most connected ferry ports
The ports and terminals with the most ferry routes — the natural hubs for island-hopping and onward connections.
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International ferry routes
Ferry crossings that connect two different countries — from short straits to longer international sailings.
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Every study is generated directly from the structured ferry data on Ferry Schedule Hub — the routes, operators, ports and crossing distances we maintain — and refreshed as that data is updated. Distances are great-circle estimates from port coordinates and are indicative. Airport entries from upstream data feeds are excluded.