ferry operators links & info
The nowtravel.org.uk UK directory currently contains 5 companies in the ferry operators category.1. Norfolkline - ferries from England to France & Ireland
What they say:"With Norfolkline's brand new fleet, more than 2 million passengers travel each year over the English Channel and Irish Sea (with Irish Sea Ferries). There are 12 Norfolkline crossings between Dover and Dunkerque in France every day with crossings taking only 1 hour 45 minutes. This route is popular for people travelling with their car to Western European countries such as France, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Germany and Italy for holidays, short breaks,weekend trips, day trips, skiing, shopping etc.
When travelling on Norfolkline's brand new fleet of cross channel ferries, it takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Dover to Dunkerque (France).
With direct links to the A16 and A25 motorways, the Dover-Dunkerque route is more convenient than Calais for many destinations in France and beyond. "
2. P & O Ferries
What they say:"Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes: Dover to Calais, Portsmouth to Bilbao, Hull to Rotterdam and Hull to Zeebrugge.
We have just launched a fantastic 2 for 1 offer for minicruise customers travelling to Amsterdam, Bruges, Rotterdam or Bilbao. Prices are from £68 for 2 for travel on the Hull routes."
3. Stena Line UK - ferries
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"Stena Line is the world’s leading ferry company and biggest ferry operator in Europe, offering the largest fleet as well as the widest selection of routes and destinations. Stena Line operate the following routes in Europe:
Irish Sea routes:
Holyhead- Dublin Port
Holyhead- Dun Laoghaire
Stranraer-Belfast
Fishguard-Rosslare
Fleetwood-Larne
North Sea route:
Harwich-Hook of Holland
Scandinavian routes:
Gothenburg-Frederikshavn
Gothenburg-Kiel
Grenaa-Varberg
Gydnia-Karlskrona
Oslo-Frederikshavn"
4. DFDS Seaways (dfds.co.uk) - European ferry operator
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"For more than 139 years DFDS has been operating passenger ships between European cities, and it is now one of the biggest passenger shipping companies in Northern Europe.
When you sail with DFDS Seaways you will experience a special maritime atmosphere, with professional staff and an international level of service. Many view us as the very best travel option, in terms of the range of services we offer for both passenger and vehicle transport."
5. Condor Ferries - UK & France ferry service
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What they say:
"Condor Ferries operates a fast ferry services between the UK, Channel Islands and Western France.
The ports they service are as follows: Uk's south coast ports - Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth Channel Island ports - Jersey and Guernsey Western France ports - St Malo and Cherbourg
Condor Ferries have various promotions throughout the year to incentivise travel including the promotion of the convenience of their port locations, real duty free shopping onboard, booking early to save more and ticket offers.
Condor Ferries offers a service that is great for those who want to take their cars or caravans on holiday with them, a service that no cheap airline can compete with!"
"Condor Ferries operates a fast ferry services between the UK, Channel Islands and Western France.
The ports they service are as follows: Uk's south coast ports - Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth Channel Island ports - Jersey and Guernsey Western France ports - St Malo and Cherbourg
Condor Ferries have various promotions throughout the year to incentivise travel including the promotion of the convenience of their port locations, real duty free shopping onboard, booking early to save more and ticket offers.
Condor Ferries offers a service that is great for those who want to take their cars or caravans on holiday with them, a service that no cheap airline can compete with!"