The phrase "short ferry" refers to a small boat or ship that transports people or vehicles across a relatively small distance, usually within the same body of water. It's like a little transport that helps you quickly get to the other side.
But although Nusa Penida is just one short ferry boat ride away, the vibe is actually quite different. (girlunspotted.com)
Once we disembark the train we hop across the river on a very short ferry and the kids board the shuttle bus with their mum while I begin climbing the well - marked path through the forest. (k9magazine.com)
In fact, he and a partner are developing 59 such properties on Bowen Island, a short ferry ride from West Vancouver. (canadianbusiness.com)