Deck passenger

How it is used

Used in ferry fare descriptions; deck passage does not necessarily mean staying outdoors throughout the journey.

Example sentences

1. We travelled as deck passengers and used the public lounge during the crossing.

   The category concerns accommodation entitlement rather than being outside.

2. The agent compared the deck passenger fare with the price of a private cabin.

   The comparison shows the cost difference between common areas and reserved accommodation.

Common collocations

• deck passenger fare
• travel as a deck passenger

Related terms

• boardTo get on a plane, ship, train or bus at the start of a journey; at airports it also describes the time when passengers are let on.
• get offTo leave a bus, train, plane, tram, bike or boat at the end of your ride or at a stop.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• public transport
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus
• through ticket