Ferry Seating Tips

When it comes to traveling comfort, few modes of transportation beat the ferry. The seats are wider and softer than most airline coach seats, but the real beauty of ferry riding can be summed up in two words: leg room. Most indoor ferry seating is booth style so there’s plenty of room to stretch your legs, which, after hours in the car, can make it feel like you’re traveling first class. Seating is general admission so boarding early will allow you to settle into one of the booths by a window which are usually taken first. For those worried about getting sea sick, make sure to get a seat facing forward. On warm, sunny days  the boat’s outdoor deck is also a popular place to sit. Passengers may find it too windy to sit outside for an hour on the fast ferry, but basking in the sunshine on the traditional ferry makes the two-hour trip “cruise” by. View complete 2012 ferry schedules between Hyannis and Nantucket here.