April 2009 Ferry News

P&O Ferries boss calls for action on future blockades

30 April 2009

A senior figure at P&O Ferries has written to the French prime minister to call for action on any future port blockades by fishermen.

Belfast travel guide

30 April 2009

Travellers catching ferries to Belfast this year will experience a vibrant and bustling city surrounded by some of Ireland's unique natural attractions.

Seafrance: Camping holidays ideal for families

30 April 2009

Seafrance has described camping holidays as the "low-cost, high-fun way to see France".

Check out the ITS Festival on Amsterdam ferry breaks

29 April 2009

Travellers planning Amsterdam ferry breaks in June will be able to enjoy some diverse live entertainment at the ITS Festival.

New Steam Packet Company ferry 'progressing well'

29 April 2009

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has revealed that work on its new ferry is "progressing well".

Irish Ferries to offer more ferries to France this summer

28 April 2009

Irish Ferries has announced that it will soon be providing extra ferries to France with its three-day mini-cruise service getting underway in May.

British holidaymakers invited to Scotland

28 April 2009

Ferries to Scotland could prove more popular this year as a result of a new tourism campaign.

P&O Ferries recommends a trip to Ypres cat festival

28 April 2009

P&O Ferries has urged travellers to visit the Kattenstoet festival in Ypres, Belgium on May 10th.

Explore the Boves Garden in Arras

27 April 2009

People catching ferries to France for their holidays this year can visit the Boves Garden in Arras up to June 21st.

Norfolkline prepares to launch Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route

27 April 2009

Norfolkline has announced new pricing structures ahead of the launch of its Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service in May.

Explore a new museum on Belgium ferry breaks

24 April 2009

Travellers planning to catch ferries to Belgium for their holidays this summer will be able to visit a brand new museum in Brussels.

Europe 'the top destination for Easter breaks abroad'

24 April 2009

Ferry breaks and other holidays in Europe remained popular over Easter despite the strength of the euro, according to new figures.

Celebrate D-Day in Normandy

23 April 2009

People catching ferries to France at the beginning of June will be able to participate in D-Day celebrations in Normandy.

LD Lines: Dover to Boulogne ferry link will rival airlines

23 April 2009

LD Lines has predicted that its new Dover to Boulogne ferry link will offer a viable alternative to flights for travellers.

Dover ferry port 'assessing all options' for growth

22 April 2009

Authorities at the ferry port of Dover have said that "all options" are being considered to enable growth at the terminal.

New LD Lines ferry service 'good news for Boulogne'

22 April 2009

The president of the Boulogne Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement of a new LD Lines ferry service from Dover.

Sample the flavour of Dublin at the Taste Festival

21 April 2009

Dublin ferry breaks will prove popular among food lovers in June this year when the city hosts the Taste Festival.

Business and leisure 'booming' at Dover ferry port

21 April 2009

Dover ferry port has released an annual report showing that business and leisure operations are "booming".

Visit the world's top restaurants on ferry breaks in Spain

21 April 2009

People catching ferries to Spain this summer will have the chance to visit a number of restaurants that have been voted among the best in the world.

Sail with Wightlink for Cowes Week

20 April 2009

Holidaymakers will be able to catch Isle of Wight ferries this summer to attend Cowes Week.

Irish Ferries cuts prices for driving holidays in France

20 April 2009

Irish Ferries has announced that it is reducing its summer fares for ferries to France by up to 30 per cent.

LD Lines to launch new ship on Dover to Boulogne ferry route

20 April 2009

LD Lines will launch a new catamaran vessel on its Dover to Boulogne ferry route in May.

Head to Belfast for the Children's Festival

17 April 2009

Families will be catching ferries to Belfast at the end of May for the city's Children's Festival.

Campaign launched to avoid more cross channel ferry chaos

17 April 2009

Kent County Council has launched a campaign to avoid a repeat of the recent disruptions that occurred following French strikes.

Hotel options improved in Guernsey

16 April 2009

People catching ferries to Guernsey this year will be able to stay in a number of hotels on the island that have benefited from refurbishment work.

Cross channel ferry services resumed

16 April 2009

Dover to Calais ferry services have been allowed to return to normal today after a blockade of the French port was lifted.

Denmark's largest theme park to open near Esbjerg

15 April 2009

Families planning to catch ferries to Esbjerg for their summer holiday this year will be able to pay a visit to Denmark's largest theme park.

Norfolkline Irish Sea sticks with coffee company

15 April 2009

Norfolkline Irish Sea has announced that it will continue to work with Johnsons Coffee on its ferry crossings between Ireland and the UK.

DFDS Seaways cuts wildlife cruise prices

14 April 2009

DFDS Seaways has announced that some of its Orca wildlife cruises are currently available at a 20 per cent discount.

See City Visions on Belgium ferry trips

14 April 2009

People catching ferries to Belgium over the coming months will be able to visit Mechelen for the City Visions festival.

Spain 'offers more than beaches'

09 April 2009

Travellers catching ferries to Spain will find that the country offers more than beaches, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators.

Experience War of the Worlds on Dublin ferry breaks

09 April 2009

Science fiction lovers will be catching ferries to Dublin in June to see Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.

Nantes flower show to mark 10th anniversary

09 April 2009

People catching ferries to France in May will be able to visit the Floralies Flower Show as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Experience the Holland Festival on Amsterdam ferry breaks

08 April 2009

People planning to catch ferries to Amsterdam in June will be able to attend the Holland Festival, one of the highlights of the Dutch cultural calendar.

P&O Ferries sees higher demand for ferries to France

08 April 2009

P&O Ferries has reported a substantial rise in bookings for ferries to France for the forthcoming Easter break.

Easter breaks in Ireland

07 April 2009

Families catching ferries to Ireland for Easter breaks this year will enjoy a rich and varied experience to suit travellers of all ages.

Dublin travel guide

07 April 2009

Travellers catching ferries to Dublin can experience everything from vibrant pubs and clubs to world-class museums in the city.

Appetite for holidays 'strong despite recession'

07 April 2009

British people are still planning to set off on ferry breaks and other holidays this year despite the recession, according to research.

Fares cut for peak season ferries to Ireland

07 April 2009

Irish Ferries is cutting prices on some of its ferry crossings during the peak summer season.

Portsmouth Dockyard offering free days out

06 April 2009

More people could be catching ferries to Portsmouth this year to take advantage of a special offer at the city's Historic Dockyard.

P&O Ferries recommends Pamplona

06 April 2009

P&O Ferries has encouraged travellers to see the city of Pamplona in northern Spain.

See Leonard Cohen live on Belfast ferry breaks

03 April 2009

Music fans will be catching ferries to Ireland later this year to see Leonard Cohen live in concert.

Catch some La Liga action on ferry breaks in Spain

03 April 2009

Football fans will be able to catch ferries to Spain over the coming months to see some top-flight football.

Steam Packet Company moving to new Belfast ferry terminal

03 April 2009

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will be operating its Belfast ferry services from a new terminal from April 5th.

Experience Nuit des Musees on cross channel ferry trips

02 April 2009

People planning cross channel ferry breaks in May will be able to visit a number of museums in France for free.

Eurotunnel speeds up cross channel travel

02 April 2009

People travelling through the Channel Tunnel should soon benefit from faster crossings following an agreement between Eurotunnel and the UK Border Agency.

Provence travel guide

01 April 2009

Provence is famous for its rural inland areas and glamorous seafront hotspots.

Paris' Louvre 'the world's leading museum'

01 April 2009

Travellers planning cross channel ferry trips to visit Paris this year can head to the Louvre, which was recently named the world's most popular museum.