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Brittany Ferries embark on eco-friendly Superferry project
Date: 31 March 2011 Source: Brittany Ferries

French ferry operator Brittany Ferries and shipbuilder STX France, are embarking on a joint project to develop a new generation of environmentally friendly passenger ferries.

Stena Line HSS fast ferry returns this week
Date: 30 March 2011 Source: Afloat

Stena Line's HSS (high speed service) fast ferry Stena Explorer will be re-introduced on the Dun Laoghaire Holyhead ferry route this week.

Directferries go Greek with directferries.gr!
Date: 30 March 2011 Source: Directferries.gr

The Directferries online booking service is now available in Greek via a new website - directferries.gr!

Dame Kelly Holmes names new cross channel ferry
Date: 29 March 2011 Source: BBC News

Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has named P&O Ferries new Dover Calais ferry, said to be the largest ever to operate on the route.

New Portsmouth Bilbao ferry launches this weekend
Date: 27 March 2011 Source: Brittany Ferries

Sunday sees the start of Brittany Ferries' third ferry service between the UK and Spain.

Ferries put UK within Ireland's reach quicket than ever before
Date: 24 March 2011 Source: Directferries

Irish sea ferry operator Irish Ferries is urging travellers to consider the speed at which they can get to the UK by using their own car and crossing by sea.

Dover Calais day trips from £22
Date: 23 March 2011 Source: Seafrance

Fancy a day trip across the water? If so you can now travel with Seafrance from Dover to Calais for just £22!

20% discount with Grimaldi Lines
Date: 22 March 2011 Source: Grimaldi Lines

If you are planning to book your ferry tickets for your next trip to either Italy, Spain, Sardinia or Sicily then take advantage of our 20% discount on trips with Grimaldi Lines.

50% discount on Ferries from Italy to Albania!
Date: 21 March 2011 Source: Ventouris Ferries

Take the ferry from Italy to Albania this spring and pay up to 50% less than standard price when you travel with Ventouris Ferries!

72 hours in France from £45 each way
Date: 21 March 2011 Source: Brittany Ferries

If you fancy a few days away this spring to re-charge the batteries then Brittany Ferries have the perfect great value getaway for you!

Irish Ferries slash midweek fare to France
Date: 18 March 2011 Source: Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries have cut the fares for midweek travel on their ferries from Ireland to France by 15%.

Transeuropa Ferries end Ramsgate Ostend LD Lines partnership
Date: 17 March 2011 Source: Directferries

Transeuropa Ferries and LD Lines have ended their partnership on the Ramsgate Ostend ferry route.

Dover Dunkirk fares from £45 return
Date: 17 March 2011 Source: Norfolk Line

If you are planning to travel to the continent before 21st July 2011 then take advantage of our Dover Dunkirk ferry offer and travel for just £45 return!

Ferry to Ibiza from €30 each way
Date: 16 March 2011 Source: Trasmediterranea

Take the ferry to Ibiza (port of San Antonio) this Easter for just €30 each way with Trasmediterranea.

Union backs Dover to become 'People's Port'
Date: 16 March 2011 Source: IFW

The UK’s largest union, Unite, is backing plans to hand over Dover ferry port to the local community.

Irish Ferries recommit to Pembroke ferry service
Date: 16 March 2011 Source: Walesonline.co.uk

Irish Ferries has committed itself to the Pembroke ferry service in West Wales for a further 10 years.

Irish Ferries Easter fares from £47 each way
Date: 15 March 2011 Source: Irish Ferries

Take the car and an additional passenger on the ferry from the UK to Ireland with Irish Ferries from just £47 each way per person this Easter.

Isle of Wight Ferries from £1 each way!
Date: 14 March 2011 Source: Hovertravel

To celebrate their new later service, Hovertravel are launching a £1 sale for advance bookings on their Southsea to Ryde ferry service for bookings made by 18th March 2011!

Hovertravel Isle of Wight Ferries now online!
Date: 14 March 2011 Source: Directferries

You can now book Hovertravel Isle of Wight ferries from Southsea to Ryde online with directferries.co.uk!

Denmark ideal getaway for caravanners
Date: 14 March 2011 Source: Caravan club

Caravanning in Denmark should not be overlooked by Brits considering a caravan holiday overseas this summer according to the caravan club.

Ferries to Corsica from €45 each way
Date: 11 March 2011 Source: Corsica Sardinia Ferries

Book your ferry crossing to Corsica this summer with Corsica Ferries and go for as little as €45 each way with your car!

Taking the kids? Take the ferry!
Date: 10 March 2011 Source: Directferries

If you're planning a trip involving children then you'd be mad not to travel by ferry if the results from a recent survey are anything to go by.

Take your car to Jersey for just £45 each way
Date: 10 March 2011 Source: Condor Ferries

Avoid the usual stress and strain of airports and start your holiday onboard a fast ferry to Jersey with Condor Ferries.

Portsmouth Caen Ferries from £34.50 each way
Date: 10 March 2011 Source: Brittany Ferries

Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries from just £34.50 per person each way with your car and an additional passenger for stays of up to 5 days abroad.

Ferries to St Malo from £55 each way
Date: 10 March 2011 Source: Condor Ferries

Sail from Weymouth or Poole by fast ferry to St Malo with Condor Ferries from £55 each way per person in a car with 2 passengers.

Portsmouth to Cherbourg from £80 each way
Date: 09 March 2011 Source: Condor Ferries

Travel for Less this Summer with Condor Ferries on their Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry service.

Liverpool Dublin Ferries from £69 / €80 each way
Date: 08 March 2011 Source: P&O Irish Sea

Travel from the heart of one city to the heart of another with P&O Ferries Liverpool Dublin ferry service from just £69 / €80 each way travelling in a car.

Reduced Portsmouth Cherbourg ferry fares for motorhomes
Date: 07 March 2011 Source: Directferries

Condor Ferries have announced that they will be taking motorhomes on their Portsmouth Cherbourg ferry service at the cost of a standard car all summer.

New ships for Scotland Northern Ireland service from Stena Line
Date: 07 March 2011 Source: Directferries

Stena Line have announced that they are bringing in two of the biggest and most attractive ships ever to work the Scotland Northern Ireland route.

Swansea Cork Ferries now from just £69 / €82 each way
Date: 04 March 2011 Source: Fastnet Line

Take the ferry between Swansea and Cork with Fastnet Line in April from just £69 / €82 each way with your car.

SeaFrance customers donate over £550k to Marine Conservation Society
Date: 04 March 2011 Source: Sea France Clean Seas

French ferry operator Seafrance has spoken out in praise of the generosity of its customers, after learning that they have raised half a million pounds for the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) in under three years.

2 for 1 Minicruise to Bruges from Hull
Date: 03 March 2011 Source: P&O Ferries

When 1 pays, 1 goes free with P&O Ferries on their mini cruises to Bruges from Hull.

Superfast Ferries extend 45% early booking discount
Date: 03 March 2011 Source: Superfast Ferries

Greek Ferry operator Superfast Ferries has just announced a 1 month extension to their recently expired 45% early booking discount.

Liverpool Belfast ferries from £85 each way
Date: 03 March 2011 Source: Norfolkline Irish Sea

You can now travel between Liverpool and Belfast ferry port for just £85 each way with your car or motorbike.

Greek ferry companies aiding evacuation of Libya
Date: 02 March 2011 Source: Ana

Greek ferry companies are helping to evacuate tens of thousands of Chinese, Brazilian and Venezuelan workers from Libya.

Dover Calais ferries from £25 each way
Date: 02 March 2011 Source: Seafrance

Travel to France on a Seafrance Dover Calais ferry for just £25 each way for trips of up to 5 days on the continent or from £35 each way for longer stays.

20% off Ferries to Holland with DFDS Seaways
Date: 02 March 2011 Source: DFDS Seaways

Travel to Holland in your car with DFDS Seaways on their Newcastle Amsterdam ferry route returning within 5 days of departure and get up to 20% off the ferry ticket price!

Poole to Cherbourg ferry service resumes on trial basis
Date: 01 March 2011 Source: BBC News

Brittany Ferries cross Channel ferry service from Poole to Cherbourg, cancelled last March, has resumed on a trial basis.

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