Isle of Wight attractions to offer free entry
29 August 2008
Holidaymakers planning to hop on cheap ferries to the Isle of Wight in September may have the nice surprise of finding that many of the island's top attractions are free to enter on certain days.

New Wightlink ferry on way to UK
29 August 2008
Passengers planning ferry crossings with Wightlink will soon be transported on a new ship that is on its way back to the UK.

Crafts of Brittany on show at Festival Saint-Simon
29 August 2008
Brits who like nothing more than to browse through markets selling arts and crafts will be able to hop on cheap ferries to Brittany in October for the Festival Saint-Simon.

ICG records profit, warns of price rises
29 August 2008
Irish Continental Group (ICG) saw first-half profits rise to E166 million despite a rise in fuel costs.

Self-drive ski holidays to France
28 August 2008
There are few more exciting holiday options on offer to winter sports enthusiasts than ski breaks in France, with numerous resorts to be found in the south of the country nestled within one of the world's greatest mountain ranges – the Alps.

Steam Packet Company taking ferry bookings for '09 GP
28 August 2008
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced that it is taking advance ferry bookings for the Manx Grand Prix 2009.

Catch cheap ferries to Belfast to see Lee Evans
28 August 2008
Comedy fans should ensure they book their cheap ferries to Belfast soon to see top stand-up Lee Evans.

New Isle of Wight skate park proves a hit
28 August 2008
Families planning ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight may be interested to hear of the successful opening of a new skate park that could keep kids entertained for hours.

Isle of Man to host jazz festival
27 August 2008
Jazz lovers should hop on cheap ferries to the Isle of Man next month if they want to celebrate their passion for the popular musical genre with like-minded people.

Film festivals aplenty in Dublin
27 August 2008
Movie fans should book their cheap ferries to Dublin soon to be part of one of the many film festivals set to take place in the city over the coming months.

Delve deep into Chamonix
27 August 2008
People planning ski holidays to Chamonix over the coming months will have the opportunity to take a day off from the piste and discover more about the science behind the unique landscapes of the Alps.

DFDS Seaways to board caravans free
26 August 2008
DFDS Seaways has announced that this year it will be allowing passengers with caravans to transport their vehicles for free.

SeaFrance Moliere completes first cross-Channel sailing
26 August 2008
SeaFrance has announced that the Moliere made her first commercial Dover-Calais crossing on August 19th.

Irish Ferries announces special autumn/winter fare
26 August 2008
Irish Ferries has announced that it will be offering a £59 one-way fare for ferry crossings to Ireland for the coming autumn/winter season.

DFDS increases freight capacity in the North Sea in 2009
26 August 2008
Extending three ro-ro cargo ships increases the ships' cargo carrying capacity by 25% and provides the required capacity for the cargo route between Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Bank Holiday English Channel Hopping
23 August 2008
The day began with breakfast at the Chatsworth Hotel in Hastings; this was about the only highlight of this rather dreary hotel.

Hop on cheap ferries to the White Air festival
22 August 2008
Fans of extreme sports will be tempted to catch cheap ferries to the Isle of Wight next month for the White Air festival.

Govt 'should invest in alternatives to air travel'
22 August 2008
Cheap ferries, high-speed rail services and other such alternatives to air travel require investment from the government if they are to have an effect, according to Friends of the Earth (FOE).

Madagascan rats arrive at Isle of Wight Zoo
21 August 2008
People with a liking for unusual creatures from around the world will be able to indulge their interest if they take cheap ferries to the Isle of Wight this year.

Brittany Ferries unveils new luxury vessel
21 August 2008
Brittany Ferries has recently unveiled Armorique, its new luxury cruise-ferry, which will be fitted out next year ready to enter service in March 2009.

Brits show more demand for euros this summer
21 August 2008
People setting off on their holidays on cross-Channel ferries were among those who contributed to an increase in demand for euros this summer.

Irish Ferries holds £59 lowest-ever fare for autumn/winter
21 August 2008
Despite rising fuel costs, Irish Ferries, the low fares ferry company, has announced that, for the autumn and winter, it will again be offering a GBP59 one-way fare to Ireland.

Bank holiday to see mass exodus of Brits
20 August 2008
Some two million British people are set to escape the wettest August for years by setting off on holiday over the coming weekend, according to new figures.

Brittany to host modern music event
20 August 2008
Brits planning ferry crossings to Brittany this autumn may get the opportunity to attend a contemporary music event set to be held in the region.

Increase in fuel surcharge due to world fuel cost increase
20 August 2008
After absorbing all the rising costs of fuel for several months, the Isle of Man Steam Packet regrets that it must now pass on a proportion of the additional costs to customers with effect from September 1st.

Catch a Norfolkline ferry to diverse Dunkerque
19 August 2008
If you are planning a trip away in the New Year and are unsure where to head then Dunkerque may be just the place.

Giant's Causeway is top NI attraction
19 August 2008
Holidaymakers are continuing to ferry across to Belfast to enjoy the magnificent Giant's Causeway, it has been revealed.

Dublin Port remains busy as ever
19 August 2008
Figures have shown that last year was the busiest in history for Dublin Port with record numbers of passengers flocking to the city.

Weather halts Stena Line ferry service
18 August 2008
Heavy downpours and unsettled conditions have forced the cancellation of a key ferry service and show no sign of easing.

Brits enjoying Isle of Wight holiday homes
18 August 2008
Britons are increasingly looking to the Isle of Wight for holiday homes that are easily accessible by ferry in a property market that is thriving.

Cheap ferries attracting holidaymakers
18 August 2008
Ferry operators are keeping prices low in an attempt to take advantage of growing air fares, according to a report in the Times newspaper.

Abbey Theatre hosts An Ideal Husband
15 August 2008
Theatre fans may be interested in catching a Dublin ferry over the coming months to see the Abbey Theatre's presentation of Oscar Wilde's play An Ideal Husband.

Dublin 'a leading literary destination'
15 August 2008
One of the many things that people planning a ferry crossing to Dublin can look forward to is exploring the city's literary associations, according to TripAdvisor.

Hound of the Baskervilles staged in Brading
14 August 2008
The Isle of Wight will this month host an outdoor production of one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's best-loved mysteries.

Malaga to host Max Ernst exhibition
14 August 2008
The Spanish port city of Malaga's Museo Picasso will next month open an exhibition of the work of influential painter, sculptor and graphic artist Max Ernst.

Rates shake-up bombshell at Hull docks
14 August 2008
Thousands of jobs in the Humber region could be lost as a result of a shake up of the rating system for commercial properties in the port of Hull.

Renaissance of Ferry Travel
14 August 2008
Ferry Travel is going through a period of renaissance these days sparked by various things such as airport delays, flight surcharges, credit crunch and carbon footprint etc.

Nat King Cole fans given reason to visit Dublin
13 August 2008
Lovers of the music of Nat King Cole will be sorely tempted to hop on a Dublin ferry this October as one of the city's major venues hosts a tribute to the great musician.

Majorcan town to celebrate patron saint
13 August 2008
The town of Felanitx on the Balearic island of Majorca will this month hold its annual celebrations of the patron saint of San Agustin.

Stena Line await port plan d-day
13 August 2008
Stena Line is expecting to hear next month if a bid to have its new £200 million port plan included on a list of national developments in Scotland was successful.

Couples 'marrying abroad to escape UK weather'
12 August 2008
An increasing number of British couples are opting to set off across Europe and elsewhere for their weddings, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).

Dinard to host British Film Festival
12 August 2008
Fans of the history and culture of British film may fancy taking a ferry trip to Brittany this year for the Dinard British Film Festival.

Relax and enjoy the journey with Irish Ferries
12 August 2008
A recent report by a major insurance company confirms that around 200,000 bags are lost each month at UK airports.

Ferries 'offer more peace of mind than planes'
11 August 2008
One of the major advantages of ferry travel over flying is the peace of mind that passengers have regarding their luggage, a major company has claimed.

P&O Ferries confirms 360m euro order
11 August 2008
P&O Ferries has confirmed a €360 million (£281 million) contract with Aker Yards for two new vessels to operate the Dover-Calais service.

New Brittany ferry
11 August 2008
Brittany Ferries launched its new luxury cruise ferry in Helsinki yesterday.

Don't send your pet around the bend says Stena Line
11 August 2008
Leading ferry company urges the trade to educate travellers on taking their pets on holiday and works with leading animal psychologist to help holidaymakers do it safely.

Condor Ferries owners saying 'no changes'
11 August 2008
The company which is buying the ferry company Condor Ferries has said there will be no changes in the company's management, staff or services.

Restrictions imposed after ferry wave complaint
09 August 2008
Restrictions have been imposed on Condor Ferries fast craft after further complaints about wave problems at La Vallette Bathing Pools.

Keen on greener cheaper ferries
09 August 2008
Ferry travel has been described as a convenient, cost-effective and greener way for holidaymakers to travel abroad.

Taking a summer holiday is 'non-negotiable'
08 August 2008
Holidaymakers are refusing to fully give in to the credit crunch, with one expert claiming that trips abroad are one luxury Brits feel are 'non-negotiable'.

Catch the ferry to Counting Crows Belfast gig
08 August 2008
Music enthusiasts are being urged to book their ferry tickets to Belfast soon after it was announced that Counting Crows will be playing a gig in the city later this year.

P&O Ferries confirm Eur 360m Dover-Calais ferries order!
08 August 2008
P&O Ferries are really pleased to announce that we have just signed a Eur 360m contract with the Finnish shipbuilder, Aker Yards for the two largest ferries EVER to be constructed for the Dover-Calais service.

P&O orders new ferries as family motoring holiday makes a comeback
08 August 2008
The traditional family motoring holiday on the continent is enjoying a comeback, triggering an order for huge new ferries by P & O.

Stena to improve safety with tagging system
07 August 2008
Stena Line is introducing a new tagging system for football fans travelling on its Belfast to Stranraer route.

Brits 'confused' by travel insurance
07 August 2008
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Ferry may replace air travel this winter
07 August 2008
Those planning to jet off somewhere sunny such as Barcelona in Spain this Christmas may have to seek alternative forms of travel such as taking the ferry.

Macquarie fund buys islands ferry operator
07 August 2008
Condor Ferries, the Channel Islands ferry operator, has been sold by the Royal Bank of Scotland to a fund managed by Australian bank Macquarie for an undisclosed price, thought to be £260m-£280m.

Celebrate beer in beautiful Belgium
06 August 2008
No trip to Belgium would be complete without sampling what is arguably the country's tastiest export so visitors are urged to join in its International Hop and Beer Festival.

Jazz festival comes to Amsterdam
06 August 2008
Jazz fans are being urged to book their ferry tickets now for a spectacular music festival which is being held in Amsterdam next month, it has been reported.

Horseshow kicks off in Dublin
06 August 2008
Equestrian enthusiasts are expected to be catching the ferry to Dublin in their droves to attend a mammoth horse show being held in the city.

Cheap cost makes ferry travel 'popular'
05 August 2008
With the credit crunch impacting on many families this year, travelling by ferry is set to prove popular as it can be much cheaper than other methods of transport.

Ferry travel 'more exciting' for kids
05 August 2008
Taking the ferry is more enjoyable for children as there is often more to do onboard, one expert has said.

Dublin prepares for Culture Night
05 August 2008
For a city-wide taste of what Dublin has to offer, September 19th could be the day to visit.

Agents selling more last minute UK holidays
05 August 2008
Travel agents are selling more last minute domestic holidays this summer and at higher prices, a leading operator claims.

Isle of Man ferry back in business
04 August 2008
A ferry is back in business after being removed from service following a crash last week.

Ferry travel 'set to make a comeback' in Ireland
04 August 2008
Ferry travel is said to be becoming increasingly popular in Ireland , with travel writer Nik Quaife claiming the method of transport is now "in vogue".

Stena Line launches new-look ferry
04 August 2008
Ferry operator Stena Line, which operates ferry services between Britain and Ireland, has unveiled its new-look `HSS Stena Voyager' following a £2 million refurbishment.

Holidaymakers 'squeezing in shorter trips'
01 August 2008
Holidaymakers are boosting the number of trips they are able to take each year by squeezing in shorter breaks, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito).

Golfers given more reasons to visit Brittany
01 August 2008
Those people who enjoy nothing more than a round of golf have been given extra reasons to take a ferry trip to Brittany, with a number of special offers and promotions having been launched.