Some time ago, a Mull ferry-user rep urged CalMac to get out in the world and learn from other ferry services.

This summer travellers to Arran from Ardrossan (19nm) can expect to pay £10.60 return on foot and, in a car, £53, regardless of the time of day or day of the week. Islanders can plan ahead knowing they will not be hit by sharp hikes if they must travel at peak times.

Travellers to Canada this summer, on the similar Tsawwassen–Southern Gulf Islands route (18-25nm depending on stops) will pay the equivalent of £30 and £140.

There’s a wee information-gathering trip for him.

Sources:

https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/ardrossan-brodick/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#/ https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares?utm_source=chatgpt.com