passengerboat
nounUK /ˈpæsɪndʒə bəʊt/
US /ˈpæsɪndʒər boʊt/
A passenger boat is a boat that carries people from one place to another.
We took a passenger boat across the lake to visit the island.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A boat designed mainly for carrying travelers rather than goods.
The old passenger boat now runs scenic tours along the coast.
3. A small vessel used to shuttle people between shore and a larger ship.
A passenger boat brought us out to the cruise ship anchored offshore.
4. Any watercraft licensed to transport paying travelers.
The passenger boat leaves the pier every hour on the hour.