also: りょきゃくせん
noun
passenger ship; passenger boat
A vessel designed primarily to carry passengers, as opposed to cargo. Used in contexts like ferry services, cruise ships, and maritime transport.
この港には大型の旅客船が停泊している。
A large passenger ship is docked at this port.
島へ渡る旅客船は一
The passenger boat to the island runs three times a day.