What is a passerelle?

Question

In relation to yachts?

Answer 1

bridge2 [bridʒ] noun

the narrow raised platform for the captain of a ship

Answer 2

In France a passerelle is a bridge that can be opened by sliding in one direction or the other to let boats out of a marina

Answer 3

It is the yachts grand entranceway

Answer 4

In relation to yachts it is usually a hydraulically controlled gangplank that is built into the stern of the yacht.  It is completely hidden within the yacht but extends 15-25' when needed, which is typically when the yacht is Med-moored...  stern to the dock.

These passerelle's are not cheap--$75-100k

Answer 5

Foot bridge - general definition

Gangplank  -  for ships

Bridge  -  captain's control center