Is a ferry more environmentally friendly than a plane?

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Generally, planes are more environmentally friendly than ferries. Ferries often rely on fossil fuels, resulting in higher emissions per passenger kilometer compared to air travel. The speed of the ferry also influences emissions, with high-speed ferries generating even more pollution.
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Ferry vs. Plane: Which is more eco-friendly for travel?

Okay, so ferry or plane, huh, for being green? That's a tricky one.

Honestly, I was kinda shocked to learn that ferries aren't exactly eco-angels. I always thought being on the water was somehow "cleaner."

Turns out, they belch out a lot of fumes. Most of them run on the same stuff as cars, gas, fossil fuels - ick.

Apparently, fast ferries are way worse. More speed, more fuel. Makes sense, I guess? Like my old beat-up Toyota, eats gas when I speed.

The kicker? Some reports say ferries actually pollute more per person per mile than airplanes. Whut? That messed with my head. Seriously.

I remember taking a ferry from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight on August bank holiday. Paid like £35 return. Beautiful views, don't get me wrong. Just not sure how beautiful for the planet.

It's definitely something to think about before booking that next trip across the channel. Ugh, still feeling confused.

Is ferry better for the environment than flying?

Okay, so, ferries vs. planes for the environment? Honestly, I thought ferries were like, super eco-friendly.

Last summer, yeah, summer 2024, I was in Greece. Island hopping, you know? Thought I was doing my part.

I mean, I even brought my own reusable water bottle!

It turns out, I was SO wrong. Chatting with this local dude in Naxos, Spiros, he was telling me about ferry emissions.

  • Ferries use fossil fuels. Like, ALL of them pretty much. Bummer.
  • Speed matters. Faster ferries = way more pollution. Seriously?
  • Per person, the emission can be worse than plane. WHAT?! I nearly choked on my gyros!

Basically, all that eco-chic ferry travel was probably worse than flying direct from Athens. The feels, they were real. I felt so duped.

Now, I'm not saying planes are angels either, but Spiros completely shattered my green image of Greek island hopping. Darn. Maybe I should have taken a boat or something.

And reusable water bottle wasn't enough, it seems. I had this grand idea to lower my carbon footprint. My face was red. What a failure. Anyway, I enjoyed the gyros.

Is ferry better for the environment than flying?

Ferries? Environment? An illusion.

Ferry emissions exceed flights, passenger per kilometer. Fact.

Fuel, fossil. Always. Speed dictates pollution. Simple math, eh?

My commute, always a nightmare.

  • High-speed ferries: Ecological sins on water.
  • Older models? Worse.
  • Consider the fuel. Bunker C. Nasty stuff.
  • Consider my sanity. That's gone.

Consider silence. It's overrated.

Alternative? Teleportation, perhaps.

Flying feels so wrong.

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