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Ferry Operators
Looking for a particular ferry operator? The directferries network contains the widest choice with around 111 on offer!
The most popular ferry operators for this site are directly below, with the rest further down the page.
Some ferry companies we've listed are no longer operating ferry services, but we have included them in case you weren't aware and were looking for an alternative.
Click on the ferry operator name below for more info including guides, timetables, prices, booking and other useful info.
Popular Ferry Operators
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries is the UK's largest ferry operator with a vast fleet of ships serving a network of ferries to France, Belgium, Holland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
P&O Ferries is the UK's largest ferry operator with a vast fleet of ships serving a network of ferries to France, Belgium, Holland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries offer a wide selection of ferry routes to Western France and Northern Spain as well as a ferry service between France and Ireland.
Brittany Ferries offer a wide selection of ferry routes to Western France and Northern Spain as well as a ferry service between France and Ireland.
LD Lines
LD Lines run passenger and freight ferries connecting the South Coast of England with Northern France.
LD Lines run passenger and freight ferries connecting the South Coast of England with Northern France.
Norfolk Line
Norfolkline are now part of DFDS Seaways, one of the world's largest ferry companies and operate the popular Dover Dunkirk (Dunkerque) ferry route.
Norfolkline are now part of DFDS Seaways, one of the world's largest ferry companies and operate the popular Dover Dunkirk (Dunkerque) ferry route.
Seafrance
SeaFrance are not currently running. Numerous alternatives are available from the fare search above.
SeaFrance are not currently running. Numerous alternatives are available from the fare search above.
Condor Ferries
Condor Ferries offer fast and conventional ferry services connecting the channel islands of Jersey and Guernsey with England and France.
Condor Ferries offer fast and conventional ferry services connecting the channel islands of Jersey and Guernsey with England and France.
Transmanche Ferries
Transmanche Ferries operate a ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe in France, up to 3 times daily.
Transmanche Ferries operate a ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe in France, up to 3 times daily.
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries is Ireland's leading ferry company operating ferry services between Ireland, the UK and France.
Irish Ferries is Ireland's leading ferry company operating ferry services between Ireland, the UK and France.
Stena Line
Stena Line is one of the world's biggest ferry companies and offers you a range of frequent, fast and conventional ferry services.
Stena Line is one of the world's biggest ferry companies and offers you a range of frequent, fast and conventional ferry services.
P&O Irish Sea
With P&O Irish Sea Ferries you can sail between England and Ireland and Scotland and Northern Ireland with a choice of 3 ferry routes.
With P&O Irish Sea Ferries you can sail between England and Ireland and Scotland and Northern Ireland with a choice of 3 ferry routes.
DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways connects the UK with Amsterdam in Holland, Esbjerg in Denmark and the recently acquired service to Dunkirk in France as well as ferries in Scandinavia and in the Baltic Sea.
DFDS Seaways connects the UK with Amsterdam in Holland, Esbjerg in Denmark and the recently acquired service to Dunkirk in France as well as ferries in Scandinavia and in the Baltic Sea.
Corsica Sardinia Ferries
Corsica Ferries and Sardinia Ferries are all one company, and vessels are interchanged between fleets regularly.
Corsica Ferries and Sardinia Ferries are all one company, and vessels are interchanged between fleets regularly.
Balearia
Balearia connect the Spanish mainland to the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera as well as providing daily sailings between them and operating a service in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Balearia connect the Spanish mainland to the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera as well as providing daily sailings between them and operating a service in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Moby Lines
Moby Lines offer you, every day, in every season a style of navigation guaranteed by 130 years of tradition and experience within the ferry industry.
Moby Lines offer you, every day, in every season a style of navigation guaranteed by 130 years of tradition and experience within the ferry industry.
Scandlines
Scandlines is the largest ferry operator in the southern part of the Baltic offering 8 passenger ferry services.
Scandlines is the largest ferry operator in the southern part of the Baltic offering 8 passenger ferry services.
Superfast Ferries
Superfast Ferries offer passenger and freight connections between Greece and Italy in the Adriatic Sea.
Superfast Ferries offer passenger and freight connections between Greece and Italy in the Adriatic Sea.
Other Ferry Operators
Adriatica Traghetti
Adriatica Traghetti operate year round crossings between the Italian port of Bari and the Albanian port of Durres.
Adriatica Traghetti operate year round crossings between the Italian port of Bari and the Albanian port of Durres.
Aegean Speed Lines
Aegean Speed Lines offers ferry services between the port of Piraeus and the islands of Cyclades.
Aegean Speed Lines offers ferry services between the port of Piraeus and the islands of Cyclades.
Agoudimos Lines
Agoudimos Lines are a traditional family run Greek ferry company with some thirty years of service behind them.
Agoudimos Lines are a traditional family run Greek ferry company with some thirty years of service behind them.
Anek Lines
Anek Lines operate a large number of ferry crossings between Italy and Greece as well as amongst the numerous Greek Islands.
Anek Lines operate a large number of ferry crossings between Italy and Greece as well as amongst the numerous Greek Islands.
Azzurra Line
Azzurra Line operates regular ferry services connecting Italy with Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.
Azzurra Line operates regular ferry services connecting Italy with Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.
Blue Star Ferries
Blue Star Ferries operate a large number of ferry crossings connecting mainland Greece with its vast number of Islands.
Blue Star Ferries operate a large number of ferry crossings connecting mainland Greece with its vast number of Islands.
BornholmerFærgen
BornholmerFærgen is the new name of the Danish ferry company Bornholmstrafikken operating ferries between Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Bornholm.
BornholmerFærgen is the new name of the Danish ferry company Bornholmstrafikken operating ferries between Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Bornholm.
Caronte & Tourist
Caronte & Tourist offer regular ferry crossings between the Italian mainland and Sicily, from the port of Salerno to Messina.
Caronte & Tourist offer regular ferry crossings between the Italian mainland and Sicily, from the port of Salerno to Messina.
Celtic Link Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries provide ferry services from Rosslare to Cherbourg for tourist and freight vehicles.
Celtic Link Ferries provide ferry services from Rosslare to Cherbourg for tourist and freight vehicles.
Color Line
When you choose Color Line, you have the choice between 4 ferry routes across 7 ports in Norway, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
When you choose Color Line, you have the choice between 4 ferry routes across 7 ports in Norway, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Comanav
Comanav Ferry services connect France, Spain and Italy with the Moroccan ports of Tangier and Nador.
Comanav Ferry services connect France, Spain and Italy with the Moroccan ports of Tangier and Nador.
Cyclades Fast Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries operate daily crossings from Rafina in mainland Greece to the islands of Andros, Tinos and Mykonos.
Cyclades Fast Ferries operate daily crossings from Rafina in mainland Greece to the islands of Andros, Tinos and Mykonos.
DFDS Lisco
DFDS Lisco offer regular passenger and freight ferry services connecting Lithuania, Germany, Sweden, Latvia and Russia.
DFDS Lisco offer regular passenger and freight ferry services connecting Lithuania, Germany, Sweden, Latvia and Russia.
Dimaiolines
Dimaiolines offer weekly ferry services between Italy and 3 ferry ports on the island of Sardinia.
Dimaiolines offer weekly ferry services between Italy and 3 ferry ports on the island of Sardinia.
Dodekanisos Seaways
Dodekanisos Seaways operate numerous ferry crossings around the Dodecanese islands in Greece.
Dodekanisos Seaways operate numerous ferry crossings around the Dodecanese islands in Greece.
Eckerö Linjen
Eckero Linjen operates ferries between Grisslehamn in Sweden and Eckerö on the Finnish island of Aland.
Eckero Linjen operates ferries between Grisslehamn in Sweden and Eckerö on the Finnish island of Aland.
Emeraude Jersey Ferries
In May 2006 Emeraude Jersey Ferries announced that it had ceased operations.
In May 2006 Emeraude Jersey Ferries announced that it had ceased operations.
Emilia Romagna Lines
Emilia Romagna Lines are the low cost ferry company for sailings across the Adriatic Sea.
Emilia Romagna Lines are the low cost ferry company for sailings across the Adriatic Sea.
Endeavor Lines
Endeavor Lines operate regular ferry crossings from Brindisi in Italy to various ports in Greece.
Endeavor Lines operate regular ferry crossings from Brindisi in Italy to various ports in Greece.
Ertürk Lines
Ertürk Lines operate ferries between the Turkish port of Cesme and the Greek Island of Chios.
Ertürk Lines operate ferries between the Turkish port of Cesme and the Greek Island of Chios.
Euroferrys
Euroferrys connect the Spanish mainland with Ceuta, Tangier and Nador and are now a subsidiary of Acciona Trasmediterranea.
Euroferrys connect the Spanish mainland with Ceuta, Tangier and Nador and are now a subsidiary of Acciona Trasmediterranea.
European Sealines
European Sealines operate ferry crossings between the Italian port of Brindisi and the Greek ports of Igoumenitsa, Corfu, Zante and Paxi.
European Sealines operate ferry crossings between the Italian port of Brindisi and the Greek ports of Igoumenitsa, Corfu, Zante and Paxi.
Eurotunnel
Eurotunnel is the car train service running between Folkestone and Calais via the channel tunnel.
Eurotunnel is the car train service running between Folkestone and Calais via the channel tunnel.
Ferrimaroc
Ferrimaroc operate a ferry service connecting Spain with the north eastern region of Morocco.
Ferrimaroc operate a ferry service connecting Spain with the north eastern region of Morocco.
Fjord Line
Fjord Line are a Norwegian ferry company operating sailings between Western Norway and Denmark.
Fjord Line are a Norwegian ferry company operating sailings between Western Norway and Denmark.
FRS
FRS (Ferrys Rápidos del Sur) offer crossings between Tarifa (Spain) and Tanger (Morocco) with a fleet of high speed ferries.
FRS (Ferrys Rápidos del Sur) offer crossings between Tarifa (Spain) and Tanger (Morocco) with a fleet of high speed ferries.
GLD Atlantique
GLD Atlantique is the first Franco-Spanish 'motorway of the sea', linking the ports of Saint-Nazaire (Nantes) and Gijón.
GLD Atlantique is the first Franco-Spanish 'motorway of the sea', linking the ports of Saint-Nazaire (Nantes) and Gijón.
GLD Lines
GLD Lines is a joint venture between Grimaldi Ferries & Louis Dreyfus Lines, two of Europe’s largest ship owners.
GLD Lines is a joint venture between Grimaldi Ferries & Louis Dreyfus Lines, two of Europe’s largest ship owners.
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grandi Navi Veloci transports cars and passengers across the Mediterranean Sea between Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
Grandi Navi Veloci transports cars and passengers across the Mediterranean Sea between Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
Grimaldi Lines
Grimaldi Lines is a Mediterranean car ferry company, owned and operated by The Grimaldi Group.
Grimaldi Lines is a Mediterranean car ferry company, owned and operated by The Grimaldi Group.
HD Ferries
HD Ferries ceased all services in September 2008 and announced on the 12th February 2009 that there were no sailings scheduled for 2009.
HD Ferries ceased all services in September 2008 and announced on the 12th February 2009 that there were no sailings scheduled for 2009.
Hellenic Seaways
Hellenic Seaways is Greek ferry company operating domestic ferry services to and from numerous islands.
Hellenic Seaways is Greek ferry company operating domestic ferry services to and from numerous islands.
Hovertravel
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent and is the world's longest running and only commercial hovercraft operator.
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent and is the world's longest running and only commercial hovercraft operator.
Irish Sea Express
The Irish Sea Express fast craft service from Liverpool to Dublin ceased operation on 8th October 2005.
The Irish Sea Express fast craft service from Liverpool to Dublin ceased operation on 8th October 2005.
Iscomar
Iscomar (Isleña Marítima de Contenedores) specialises in the transportation of wheeled cargo and vehicles between the mainland, the Balearic Islands and the inter-islands routes.
Iscomar (Isleña Marítima de Contenedores) specialises in the transportation of wheeled cargo and vehicles between the mainland, the Balearic Islands and the inter-islands routes.
Jadrolinija
Jadrolinija offer ferry crossings from Bari and Ancona in Italy to many ports in Croatia as well as numerous domestic Croatian services.
Jadrolinija offer ferry crossings from Bari and Ancona in Italy to many ports in Croatia as well as numerous domestic Croatian services.
Kystlink
Kystlink was a Norwegian ferry company operating services from the Norwegian port of Langesund to Hirtshals in Denmark and Stromstad in Sweden.
Kystlink was a Norwegian ferry company operating services from the Norwegian port of Langesund to Hirtshals in Denmark and Stromstad in Sweden.
Manche Iles Express
Manche Iles express operate ferry crossings between the Channel Islands and Normandy in France as well as inter island sailings.
Manche Iles express operate ferry crossings between the Channel Islands and Normandy in France as well as inter island sailings.
Marmara Lines
Marmara Lines offer a seasonal ferry service between the Italian port of Ancona and the Turkish port of Cesme.
Marmara Lines offer a seasonal ferry service between the Italian port of Ancona and the Turkish port of Cesme.
Master Ferries
Master Ferries wass a ferry operator offering high speed crossings between Hanstholm in Denmark and Kristiansand in Norway.
Master Ferries wass a ferry operator offering high speed crossings between Hanstholm in Denmark and Kristiansand in Norway.
Minoan Lines
Minoan Lines are a leading Greek ferry company linking ports and people with safety and comfort.
Minoan Lines are a leading Greek ferry company linking ports and people with safety and comfort.
Naviera Armas
Naviera Armas offer regular ferry services between Portugal, Madeira and the Canary Islands.
Naviera Armas offer regular ferry services between Portugal, Madeira and the Canary Islands.
Nordic Jet Line
Until September 2008, Nordic Jet Line offered passenger ferry services between Finland and Estonia sailing between Helsinki and Tallinn.
Until September 2008, Nordic Jet Line offered passenger ferry services between Finland and Estonia sailing between Helsinki and Tallinn.
Norse Merchant Ferries
Norse Merchant Ferries was taken over by Norfolkline in 2005 and the service is now known as Norfolkline Irish Sea Ferry services.
Norse Merchant Ferries was taken over by Norfolkline in 2005 and the service is now known as Norfolkline Irish Sea Ferry services.
Northlink Ferries
The NorthLink fleet of magnificent ferries provides a very high standard of comfort and meet and exceed all the latest safety requirements.
The NorthLink fleet of magnificent ferries provides a very high standard of comfort and meet and exceed all the latest safety requirements.
Polferries
Polferries, the Polish Baltic Shipping Company runs ferry routes between Poland and Scandinavia.
Polferries, the Polish Baltic Shipping Company runs ferry routes between Poland and Scandinavia.
Red Funnel
Red Funnel ferry services are currently not available to book through Directferries.co.uk.
Red Funnel ferry services are currently not available to book through Directferries.co.uk.
RG Line
RG Line is a Finnish ferry company founded in 2001 operating ferry crossings between Vaasa, Finland and Umea, Sweden.
RG Line is a Finnish ferry company founded in 2001 operating ferry crossings between Vaasa, Finland and Umea, Sweden.
Sea Jets
Sea Jets operate ferry crossings from Piraeus and Rafina to Crete and the Cyclades Islands.
Sea Jets operate ferry crossings from Piraeus and Rafina to Crete and the Cyclades Islands.
Seacat
The Seacat Ireland and Hoverspeed Cross Channel services operated by Sea Containers Ferries Ltd are no longer running.
The Seacat Ireland and Hoverspeed Cross Channel services operated by Sea Containers Ferries Ltd are no longer running.
Silja Line
In 2006, Silja Line was acquired by Tallink from Sea Containers Ltd and services between the 2 have combined to form the Tallink Silja brand.
In 2006, Silja Line was acquired by Tallink from Sea Containers Ltd and services between the 2 have combined to form the Tallink Silja brand.
Smyril Line
Smyril Line is a Faroese ferry company running services that links the Faroe Islands with neighbouring countries.
Smyril Line is a Faroese ferry company running services that links the Faroe Islands with neighbouring countries.
SNAV
SNAV are one of the largest ferry companies operating in Southern Europe with services crossing the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Sea.
SNAV are one of the largest ferry companies operating in Southern Europe with services crossing the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Sea.
SNCM
SNCM are a major ferry operator in passenger, vehicle and freight transportation in the Western Mediterranean.
SNCM are a major ferry operator in passenger, vehicle and freight transportation in the Western Mediterranean.
Steam Packet
Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries provide freight, passenger and vehicle services between the port of Douglas and four ports in England, Northern and Southern Ireland.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries provide freight, passenger and vehicle services between the port of Douglas and four ports in England, Northern and Southern Ireland.
SuperSeaCat
SuperSeaCat was established in July 2006, and delivered a high speed ferry service between Helsinki in Finland and Tallinn in Estonia.
SuperSeaCat was established in July 2006, and delivered a high speed ferry service between Helsinki in Finland and Tallinn in Estonia.
Swansea Cork Ferries
Swansea Cork Ferries ceased operating at the end of the 2006 season (see related Ferry News).
Swansea Cork Ferries ceased operating at the end of the 2006 season (see related Ferry News).
T Link Lines
T link Lines were established in 2009 and link the Sicilian Port of Palermo (Termini Imerese) with Genoa Voltri.
T link Lines were established in 2009 and link the Sicilian Port of Palermo (Termini Imerese) with Genoa Voltri.
Tallink Silja
Tallink Silja connect you with the best holiday destinations in the Baltic Sea including Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Germany and the Aland Islands.
Tallink Silja connect you with the best holiday destinations in the Baltic Sea including Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Germany and the Aland Islands.
Tirrenia
Tirrenia was founded in 1936 as a result of the nationalization of many privately owned Italian ferry companies.
Tirrenia was founded in 1936 as a result of the nationalization of many privately owned Italian ferry companies.
Trasmediterranea
Acciona Trasmediterranea is the largest ship owner for both cargo and passenger services linking the Spanish Peninsula with the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Morocco and Algeria.
Acciona Trasmediterranea is the largest ship owner for both cargo and passenger services linking the Spanish Peninsula with the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Morocco and Algeria.
TT Line
TT Line connect ports in Germany with Sweden with their modern, reliable, high-quality and environmentally-friendly ferries.
TT Line connect ports in Germany with Sweden with their modern, reliable, high-quality and environmentally-friendly ferries.
TTT Lines
TTT Lines offer a year round ferry service for vehicles and passengers between Napoli and Catania.
TTT Lines offer a year round ferry service for vehicles and passengers between Napoli and Catania.
Unity Line
Unity Line operate year round ferry crossings between the Polish port of Swinoujscie and the Swedish port of Ystad.
Unity Line operate year round ferry crossings between the Polish port of Swinoujscie and the Swedish port of Ystad.
Venezia Lines
Venezia Lines is a high speed ferry operator linking Italy with Croatia, Albania and Slovenia.
Venezia Lines is a high speed ferry operator linking Italy with Croatia, Albania and Slovenia.
Ventouris Sea Lines
Ventouris Sea Lines operate regular ferry services to and from the Cyclades islands, serving the needs of numerous travellers from their hub at Piraeus.
Ventouris Sea Lines operate regular ferry services to and from the Cyclades islands, serving the needs of numerous travellers from their hub at Piraeus.
Viking Line
Viking Line offer crossings between the Finnish mainland, the Åland Islands, Sweden and Estonia.
Viking Line offer crossings between the Finnish mainland, the Åland Islands, Sweden and Estonia.
Wightlink
Wightlink Ferries, with its predecessors, has been operating Isle of Wight ferry services for over 160 years!
Wightlink Ferries, with its predecessors, has been operating Isle of Wight ferry services for over 160 years!
Zante Ferries
Zante Ferries operate ferry crossings throughout the Ionion Islands with their fleet of 3 ships.
Zante Ferries operate ferry crossings throughout the Ionion Islands with their fleet of 3 ships.
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