EXPLANATION STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE OF THE BOOKING ON FERRYFINDER
The ability to board one’s own means of transportation is the main reason why many travelers choose the ferry to reach their destinations. This is a particularly welcome option for RV owners who, in this case, can take advantage of the Camping on Board formula. In this article we will explain How to book camper transport aboard the ferry., so as to dispel any doubts.
Before we begin the detailed explanation, let’s clarify what the Camping on Board formula is and why it pays off. Camping on Board is the option of spending the night of sailing aboard your RV in the ferry’s parked garage. This option is granted only to campers and caravans and not to other vehicles. On board one’s motorhome one can then sleep, eat food already cooked or purchased ready-made on the ferry, but absolutely, not cook and use flames. Almost all Shipping Companies offer this formula, but reservations are required.
How to book camper boarding on the ferry
Ferryfinder’s ferry search engine is connected in real time with the operators’ databases to find all available ferry places with maximum transparency…
Step 1.
This is the booking box
, you must fill out each part of the form to continue. These are just a few steps that allow the search engine to show all possible routes with departures and prices.
Step 2. When booking your ticket you will need to specify the type of camper you want to board the ferry. Make and model should be stated, as well as size. In the case of the example in the photo, we chose to board a state-of-the-art motorhome on the Civitavecchia – Arbatax route.
Step 3. Now all that remains is to choose the most convenient ferry and purchase the ticket. Resident discounts, offers, and all active benefits are calculated directly into the price.
How much does it cost to board the RV on the ferry
Of course, there is no fixed cost; the price of boarding an RV on a ferry varies from case to case. It certainly depends on the length of the route, the size of the RV, and a multitude of variables.
Regarding the Civitavecchia – Arbatax route that we have mentioned so far as an example, the prices can be seen in the screenshot. Referred to a hypothetical trip to Sardinia with a 7-meter Roller Team Zefiro motorhome.
Useful tips on allowable size
There are a few things to know before deciding to board an RV on a ferry, details that novice campers may miss. Filling out the reservation form, one realizes that larger RVs are not always accepted by operators. On some routes, for example, the maximum dimensions for motorhomes are 8.5 meters long x 2.40 meters high. The dimensions of the motorhome also have to be calculated net of the undercarriage, or trailer in the case of caravans.
