Dublin to host Writers Festival
31 March 2009
Literature lovers will be able to catch ferries to Dublin in June to visit the Writers Festival.

Guernsey 'boasts floral wow factor'
31 March 2009
People with a passion for flowers can visit Guernsey this summer to see a variety of stunning exhibitions on the island.

Bilbao museum exhibits Japanese art
30 March 2009
Modern art enthusiasts will be catching ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao over the coming months to visit an exhibition dedicated to Takashi Murakami.

Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service 'gets positive response'
30 March 2009
Norfolkline has reported a positive response to its Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service, due to get underway in May.

Head to Holland for Art Amsterdam
27 March 2009
Art lovers will be able to catch ferries to Amsterdam in May for a major cultural event.

Dover ferry port set for Easter holiday influx
27 March 2009
The Easter holiday period is set to bring a substantial increase in the number of people catching ferries from Dover.

Recession 'making UK holidays more popular'
26 March 2009
Ferry holidays and other trips in the UK could benefit from an increase in demand for domestic travel this year as a result of the recession.

P&O Ferries to host Olympic champion
26 March 2009
Olympic sailing champion Sarah Webb will visit P&O Ferries on April 1st to meet young athletes sponsored by the company.

Visit Dublin for Bloom 2009
25 March 2009
Plant and flower lovers will be able to catch ferries from Liverpool to Dublin this spring to visit the Bloom 2009 festival.

Fast Douglas to Liverpool ferry service to be launched
25 March 2009
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company will soon launch a fast craft service on its Douglas to Liverpool ferry route.

Calais 'first port of call' for most Brits visiting France
24 March 2009
The majority of British people visiting France start their trip by heading to the ferry port of Calais, according to a tourism industry spokesperson.

DFDS Seaways to launch wildlife mini-cruises
24 March 2009
DFDS Seaways will offer the Orca wildlife mini-cruise on its Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry route in April.

European ferry breaks recommended for Hull fans
23 March 2009
Hull City supporters should take a break from the stress of following their local football team by taking a ferry trip to Europe, P&O Ferries has suggested.

New record set on Portsmouth to Santander ferry crossing
23 March 2009
Brittany Ferries has set a record journey time on its Portsmouth to Santander ferry service.

Dordogne travel guide
23 March 2009
The Dordogne is one of France's most famous and popular holiday regions.

DFDS Seaways cuts Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry prices
20 March 2009
DFDS Seaways has launched discount offers on its Harwich to Esbjerg and Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry services.

Brittany 'an ideal summer holiday destination'
20 March 2009
Brittany is an ideal destination for families on a summer holiday, according to the director of the local tourist board.

Easter holidays in Belgium 'about more than just chocolate'
19 March 2009
People planning Easter breaks in Belgium will find that the country has more to offer than its famous chocolate, the local tourism agency has claimed.

Brittany Ferries shows interest in Seafrance
19 March 2009
Brittany Ferries is planning to make a bid to take over its cross channel ferry market rival Seafrance.

'Not too late' for ski holidays in France
18 March 2009
Winter sports enthusiasts have been informed that there is still time to fit in a ski holiday in France this season.

Steam Packet Company to offer extra Easter sailing
18 March 2009
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced that it will offer an extra sailing for the Easter period.

Boost for ferry travel as AUC criticises airlines
17 March 2009
More people could turn to ferry travel this year following the release of new figures by the Air Transport Users Council that reflect negatively on airlines.

Portsmouth hosts launch of new Brittany Ferries service
17 March 2009
The new Brittany Ferries route linking Portsmouth to Santander in Spain will launch today.

Catch cross channel ferries to experience Estuaire
16 March 2009
Art enthusiasts will be setting off on cross channel ferry trips this summer to see Estuaire, which is described by the Pays de la Loire tourist board as "one of the world's largest art shows".

Irish Ferries 'making travel fun again'
16 March 2009
Irish Ferries has introduced a new advertising campaign designed to position itself as "the carrier putting the pleasure back into travel".

Picardy 'very accessible' for British ferry travellers
13 March 2009
The province of Picardy in north-east France is popular with cross channel ferry passengers and other visitors from the UK partly because it is so easy to reach, according to a local government spokesman.

Condor Ferries teams up with Channel Islands restaurants
13 March 2009
Condor Ferries is set to see more demand for its ferry crossings to the Channel Islands this year as it teams up with local eateries to offer day-trips with lunch or dinner included.

See U2 on ferry breaks in Europe
12 March 2009
Music fans planning ferry breaks this summer have the opportunity to incorporate a gig by rock legends U2 into their trip as the band set off on tour to promote their new album.

Brittany ferry trips 'ideal for Mother's Day'
12 March 2009
A cross channel ferry trip to Roscoff in northern France provides the perfect option for people planning to treat their mums for Mother's Day, according to Brittany Ferries.

Sail with Wightlink to the Isle of Wight Festival
11 March 2009
Music fans will be booking Wightlink ferry crossings over the coming months in preparation for the Isle of Wight Festival in June.

Dublin ferries set to prove popular with music fans
11 March 2009
Music fans will be booking their Dublin ferry crossings soon to ensure they don't miss gigs by two of the industry's most famous and respected figures in May.

Provence "a destination for couples"
10 March 2009
Couples taking ferry holidays in France this year should take advantage of the sights and experiences on offer in the Provence region on the country's south coast, according to the local tourist board.

Irish Ferries cuts cost of ferries to France
10 March 2009
Summer holidaymakers will be able to catch cheaper ferry crossings to France from Ireland this year as Irish Ferries is cutting fares on services to the continent.

Cross channel ferries 'make France an affordable option'
09 March 2009
Cross channel ferry links and rail services make France a good option for British people looking for an affordable break, according to an industry spokesman.

DFDS Seaways to send giant red nose down the Tyne
09 March 2009
Ferry operator DFDS Seaways will display what is thought to be a record-breaking red nose on the bow of one of its ships this week as part of an initiative to raise money for Comic Relief.

Catch cross channel ferries to see Razorlight
06 March 2009
Fans of the British indie rock band Razorlight will be able to catch cross channel ferries next month to see them live in concert in Brussels.

DFDS Seaways enjoys strong start to 2009
06 March 2009
DFDS Seaways has celebrated a strong opening to the year by launching a number of special offers and early-booking discounts.

Take Brittany ferries to see art masterpieces
05 March 2009
Brittany ferries will be carrying plenty of art aficionados on cross channel trips this year as the French region prepares to host some major exhibitions.

Work begins on new ships for P&O Ferries
05 March 2009
Shipbuilding company STX Europe has announced that it has started work on the first of two "huge" vessels that will be delivered to P&O Ferries in 2010 and 2011.

The Young Victoria 'to encourage trips to England'
04 March 2009
Cross channel ferry trips to England could prove a popular option this year following the release of the film The Young Victoria, which is expected to boost interest in the country's historic destinations.

Ferry travellers given reasons to see Pays de la Loire
04 March 2009
People yet to decide where they will take their holiday this year have been offered five reasons why they should catch cross channel ferries to visit the Pays de la Loire region of France.

Catch Wightlink ferries for Mother's Day
03 March 2009
Children looking for a way to treat their mums on Mother's Day this year can catch cheap ferries to the Isle of Wight to make use of a number of promotional initiatives and discounts on the island.

Ski holiday 'avalanche' reported at Dover ferry port
03 March 2009
Excellent conditions in European resorts led to an "avalanche" of passengers embarking on ski holidays via Dover ferry port during February half-term, it was announced recently.

Condor Ferries 'has no plans to raise prices'
03 March 2009
Condor Ferries has told a Channel Islands news provider that it has no intention of increasing prices on its ferry crossings to France from Jersey and Guernsey.

Dover ferry port 'bucks economic trend' in January
02 March 2009
Dover ferry port announced recently that it 'bucked the UK economic trend' in January, with a substantial year-on-year increase in passenger numbers.

Ten reasons to catch Brittany ferries this year
02 March 2009
Holidaymakers planning cross channel ferry trips this year may be interested in a list published by the Brittany tourist board of ten reasons to visit the province.