⛴
ferry
Unicode: 26F4
Description
A ferry boat, typically shown in profile, often with a white or light-colored hull and a darker top section, sometimes with people indicated on board.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-water
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional. Represents transportation, travel, or a mode of transit over water.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing a common form of water transportation. It's part of a broader set of transport-related emojis.
Usage Examples
- Planning a trip: 'We'll take the ferry across the bay. ⛴️'
- Indicating a route: 'The fastest way to the island is by ferry. ⛴️'
- Describing a commute: 'My daily commute involves a short ferry ride. ⛴️'
- Talking about water travel: 'Ferries are much more relaxed than planes. ⛴️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a means of public or commercial water transport, often for vehicles and passengers.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding, perhaps frequently associated with river crossings or island hopping in specific regions.