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 If this video helped you: • Like 👍 • Subscribe for the full Pan-American journey • Drop your ferry questions in the comments Let’s Roam. 🚙🌎 #ToyotaRoamers #BajaFerries #LaPaz #Mazatlan #CaboStar #OverlandingMexico #PanAmericanHighway #OverlandLife #VanLifeMexico #TravelTips #FerryLife #RoadTripMexico #PetFriendlyTravel