Can A Yacht Carry A Car?

The capacity of a ship to carry a large number of cars while minimizing damage is a complex task. Until the 1960s, ship vehicles’ car carriers, equipped with multiple cargo decks and optimized car decks, could efficiently carry many vehicles. The capacity varies, with rental cars available at almost any yachting destination, except for those destinations where yachts are considered motor vehicles. Boats are watercraft, and the largest car carriers can handle up to 8,500 vehicles.

Car garages are only available on select expensive luxury yachts, and the first Aurora class vessels, which will be delivered in the second half of 2024, can carry up to 9,100 cars. These vessels are the largest and most efficient.

Car garages are only available on select expensive luxury yachts, and commercial barges in Europe on rivers like the Rhine do carry a car. The new Roam Landing Craft spans 28 feet from tip to tail and can be used to transport toys, tenders, or cars from ship to shore.

Transport ships are another popular way to transport a yacht, as they are specialized vessels that carry boats over short and long distances. From futuristic to classic and Ferrari to Candela, BOAT explores the coolest collaborations between yacht builders and car manufacturers.