Next time you’re on a ferry, look for the red light on the left side of the bow. That’s port. If you see a green light on the right, you’re facing starboard. If you see both? You’re facing the ship head-on and should probably move.
And if you’re still confused, just remember: the “port” side is where you portage your luggage—on the left. Because on a ship, the right side is always too busy sailing to help.
One last thing: never call it the “left side” in front of a salty old sailor. They’ll look at you like you just insulted their grandmother. Trust me on this. I learned it the hard way—while holding a spilled coffee and getting a very long lecture about Viking steering oars.
