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Hi, why the ferry from Tasucu (Turkey) to Kyrenia (Cyprus) is called "hell boat"

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The ferry boats are okay,in good condition but on that short crossing the sea can be very rough and the ferries rock and roll !

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The Germans call it Kotzboot (bateau à vomir).

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I think you can also take a ferry from Mersin to Famagusta(Gazimagusa). I don't know if that is any better. It looks like a small ferry and it has only seats, no cabins.

http://www.kibrisdeniz.net/pages_en/ships.html

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The Germans call it Kotzboot (bateau à vomir). And how long it take crossing the sea with this bateau à vomir.

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It is roughly a 6 hour crossing.

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Just one another question. I will travel with my own car, with motorhomme. After visiting Turkish part I want to cross to Greek part and after back to Turkish part, to Kyrenia and back to Tusucu. I heard that could be problems with crossing the second time to Turkish part because of being with my own car. They want quite a big amount of money. Is that true? Any experiences travelling in that way?

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Thanks, I will try from Mersin but it depends on price too. As I can see, from Mersin is much cheaper. For two persons and motorhomme. We don't need cabins, so it is not a problem. Last year we were in Crete, a little longer way by ferry, it takes 9 hours.

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.....but don't compare the big, modern and well organized Piraeus - Chania resp. Heraklion ferries with what's offered between Turkey and Cyprus!

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Thanks for explaning and warnings, I'm ready for any inconvenience, but hope for the best, of course. My facebook page: vojko klancnik

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