A ferry or boat operated to connect ports or islands — a vessel for transporting people (and often vehicles) over short distances.
朝の連絡船は観光客でいっぱいだった。
The morning ferry was full of tourists.
この連絡船は車両も載せられる大型のフェリーだ。
This connecting vessel is a large ferry that can carry vehicles.
天候が悪くて連絡船が欠航になった。
The ferry service was canceled due to bad weather.