May 2009 Ferry News

P&O Ferries promotes Belgium

29 May 2009

Travellers looking for a new experience this year have been encouraged to catch ferries to Belgium.

DFDS Seaways offers summer holiday suggestions

29 May 2009

DFDS Seaways has offered some ideas for families looking for a fun summer holiday this year.

Airlines criticised for poor baggage handling

28 May 2009

The Air Transport Users' Council has criticised airlines for their baggage handling records in recent years.

Enjoy some live music on Isle of Wight ferry breaks

28 May 2009

Music fans will be catching Isle of Wight ferries in August to see some live gigs at Osborne House.

Get into video art in Bilbao

27 May 2009

Modern art lovers will be catching ferries to Spain this year to see an exhibition at the Guggenheim Bilbao.

Sail with Stena Line to party at the Summer Carnival

27 May 2009

Ferries to Holland will prove popular in July as Rotterdam hosts its Summer Carnival.

Experience the August Feile on Belfast ferry trips

26 May 2009

People catching ferries to Belfast for a summer break this year will have the chance to attend the city's August Feile event.

The top summer beach resorts in France: Brittany

26 May 2009

People catching ferries to France for a beach holiday this summer will find plenty of seafront attractions in Brittany.

Check out Bout du Monde on cross channel ferry breaks

26 May 2009

Music fans will be catching cross channel ferries this summer to visit the Bout du Monde festival.

Irish Ferries helping to promote sea travel

22 May 2009

Irish Ferries is taking part in an initiative to encourage more people to travel by ferry.

P&O Ferries expecting bank holiday rush

22 May 2009

P&O Ferries is expecting a flurry of late bookings ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Bank holiday getaway begins today

22 May 2009

Nearly two million British people are set to embark on overseas trips this weekend.

'Staycationers' keen to avoid flying

21 May 2009

Many British travellers will be taking holidays at home this year to avoid the cost and stress of flying to foreign destinations, according to Lonely Planet.

Sail with Wightlink for National Bike Week

21 May 2009

Cyclists will be catching ferries to the Isle of Wight in June as the island hosts National Bike Week.

Norfolkline ferry makes maiden voyage

20 May 2009

The vessel that will operate Norfolkline's new Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry service made her maiden voyage this week.

New guide to driving holidays in France launched

20 May 2009

A new guide has been launched for people planning driving holidays in France.

Tuck into some seafood in Normandy

19 May 2009

Food lovers will be catching ferries to France in July to attend a major seafood festival.

Catch ferries to Ireland for Maritime Week

19 May 2009

People catching ferries to Ireland for a summer break this year will have the opportunity to attend a special maritime event.

Bargain fares still available with Irish Ferries

19 May 2009

Irish Ferries has informed customers that a number of discount fares are still available on its ferries to France and the UK.

Sail with Stena Line to absorb some international culture

18 May 2009

Travellers will be able to catch ferries to Holland with Stena Line this summer to visit Rotterdam as the city presents a series of events celebrating Brazilian culture.

Stena Line offering cheap ferries to Holland

18 May 2009

Stena Line is cutting the cost of its ferries to Holland for National Ferry Fortnight.

DFDS Seaways recommends half-term breaks in Europe

15 May 2009

Families looking to get away from it all should consider the option of a half-term break in Europe, according to DFDS Seaways.

Celebrate Guinness on Dublin ferry breaks

15 May 2009

Ferries to Dublin could prove a popular option this summer as the Guinness Storehouse hosts a summer festival.

Condor Ferries gets Blue Peter coverage

15 May 2009

Condor Ferries recently welcomed a Blue Peter presenter on one of its ferry crossings.

Eurotunnel achieves eco-standard

14 May 2009

Eurotunnel has received the Carbon Trust Standard for its environmental performance.

Catch ferries to France to see 'spectacular' Mont St Michel

14 May 2009

Travellers have been encouraged to catch ferries to France to see Mont St Michel.

Check out the Cactus Festival on Belgium ferry holidays

14 May 2009

Music fans will be catching ferries to Belgium in July for the Cactus Festival.

LD Lines New Norman Arrow vessel due to arrive 24 May

14 May 2009

LD Lines' brand new high speed ferry, now officially named "

New Isle of Man Steam Packet vessel arrives for TT Race

14 May 2009

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's latest addition - the Manannan, arrived in the port of Douglas on May 11.

Belfast Waterfront Hall serves up half-term entertainment

13 May 2009

Travellers catching ferries to Belfast for the May half-term break will be offered a host of entertainment at the city's Waterfront Hall.

Irish Ferries marks 30 years of Pembroke ferry link

13 May 2009

Irish Ferries will this month celebrate the 30th anniversary of its link to Pembroke ferry port in Wales.

Ferries to France offer a feast of culture

12 May 2009

Culture vultures can catch ferries to France this year to attend a host of cultural events being held in Normandy.

DFDS Seaways reveals comedy cruise performers

12 May 2009

DFDS Seaways has revealed the line-up of comedians who will be performing on its ferries from Newcastle to Amsterdam this year.

The top summer beach resorts in France: Normandy

12 May 2009

Travellers can catch ferries to France this summer to enjoy a luxurious beach holiday in Normandy.

Enjoy a 'bumper summer' on Isle of Wight ferry holidays

12 May 2009

Travellers planning Isle of Wight ferry breaks this year will be able to enjoy a "bumper summer" of festivals.

Rotterdam ferry breaks offer musical entertainment

11 May 2009

Music lovers will be catching ferries to Rotterdam in July for the North Sea Jazz Festival.

Condor Ferries celebrates Ferry Fortnight

11 May 2009

Condor Ferries will be offering a number of special fares this month to mark National Ferry Fortnight.

See unique images of John Lennon on Liverpool ferry breaks

08 May 2009

People catching ferries to Liverpool for the May half-term break will be able to see a new photography exhibition at the Beatles Story.

Prices cut on spring ferries to Ireland

08 May 2009

Ferries to Ireland will be more affordable for many travellers this spring as a result of a promotion being launched by Irish Ferries.

P&O Ferries reveals 'unknown facts'

08 May 2009

P&O Ferries has revealed a number of fascinating facts about its operations as part of National Ferry Fortnight.

See a hidden side of the city on Amsterdam ferry breaks

07 May 2009

Holidaymakers planning Amsterdam ferry breaks this summer will be able to visit a photography exhibition that aims to show an unknown side of the city.