ferry
Unicode: 26F4 FE0F
Description
A ferry, depicted as a white boat with a large, enclosed super-structure, often with multiple decks and a ramp for vehicle loading. It's usually shown from a side perspective.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-water
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Generally represents transportation, travel, or water-related activities rather than expressing a specific emotion. It can evoke feelings of transit, journey, or connection.
Backstory
The ferry emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. While not as emotively charged as face emojis, it fills a practical need for representing marine transport, a common sight in many coastal and island communities around the world.
Usage Examples
- Planning a trip: 'We're taking the ferry to the island next week! ⛴️'
- Commuting: 'Just boarded the ferry for my morning commute. ⛴️'
- Describing a journey: 'The ferry ride was so scenic. ⛴️'
- Suggesting transport: 'Should we take the ferry or drive around? ⛴️'
Cultural Differences
General:
Universally recognized as a mode of water transport. Its specific relevance might vary based on regions with extensive ferry services (e.g., islands, archipelagos).
Specific Use:
Can be used metaphorically for transitions or reaching a destination, similar to other transport emojis.