Everything You Need to Know on Ferry Day: La Paz to Mazatlán (Baja Ferries Part 2)

What actually happens on ferry day when you cross from La Paz, Baja California Sur to Mazatlán, Sinaloa with a vehicle, a pet, and your entire life packed inside?

In this video, we take you step-by-step through our real ferry day experience with Baja Ferries. including:
• Arriving early at Pichilingue Port
• Navigating inspections, paperwork, and surprise fees
• What documents you need for yourself and your vehicle
• What it’s like being separated from your vehicle during boarding
• Passenger vs. driver boarding experiences
• Loading personal vehicles and semis onto the ship
• Boarding the brand-new Cabo Star ferry
• Traveling with a cat on Baja Ferries
• What you can (and can’t) access during the crossing

This is Part 2 of our Baja Ferries series. If you’re planning this crossing, make sure to watch Part 1, where we cover tickets, ferry companies, TIPs, and preparation before ferry day.

🎥 Next Video: Full ship tour + cabin options + overnight ferry tips

⛴️ Ferry Details
• Route: La Paz → Mazatlán
• Port: Pichilingue
• Ferry Company: Baja Ferries
• Ship: Cabo Star
• Crossing Time: ~13 hours
• Vehicle: 75 Series Toyota Land Cruiser (“Bloopy”)
• Pet: Senior cat (pet-friendly cabin)

We’re the Toyota Roamers. We are traveling full-time from Canada to Argentina in our Toyota Land Cruiser, documenting overland travel, border crossings, ferries, and life on the road.

▶ Watch the Ferry Series

📍 Part 1: Ferry prep, tickets & TIPs
📍 Part 2: Ferry day & boarding (this video)
📍 Part 3: Ship tour, cabins & crossing tips

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