Actually, I'm just going to agree with everything MountainMan said- I took it in the rainy season Limbe to Calabar and it worked out well.
The cost of the ticket and bike weren't too bad, but you have to neg with the guys on the dock to load the bike and they start at a stupid price. Loading you are somewhat at their mercy, but unloading they need to get your bike off so the longer you negotiate the lower the price gets as the ferry captain starts getting pissed of at the dock guys, not you.
Do everything you can to get the bike in back- it's way easier and cheaper to (un)load and your nerves will thank you- my bike was in the bow and the (un)loading was a nightmare to watch even if everything came out okay.
Limbe is a really nice town (I've got some posts from just over a year ago about it). If you head to the black sand beach on the far side of town from the ferry you can get fantastic fresh fish and then have it cooked up for you. There is also decent cheap accommodation. I think it would be a nice break after Nigeria and before diving back in the wonderful crazyness that is West Africa.
Enjoy the ride!
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