Direct Ferries News

Dover - France short breaks from just £35

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Book a short break to France this autumn with DFDS from just £35 return for a car and up to 9 people when you book with Direct Ferries.

This great offer is available on the Dover - Calais and Dover - Dunkirk routes for the following durations/fares when travelling before 13th December:

• Day Return from £35
• 3 Day Return from £59
• 5 Day Return from £69

With many daily crossings on the Dover - France routes you have a great choice and flexibility to suit your travel plans.

Don’t miss out, book by 10th December to save.

Save up to 15% on ferries to Northern Ireland

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Travel to/from Northern Ireland with Stena Line and P&O Ferries and save up to 15% when you book with Direct Ferries!

Simply book your ferry crossing on the Cairnryan - Belfast, Liverpool - Belfast or Cairnryan - Larne route and travel by car before 15th December 2017.

On board the ferries you’ll find plenty of facilities to keep everyone relaxed and entertained during the crossing.

Don’t miss out, book by 30th September to save on your ferry to Northern Ireland.

Discover the Greek Islands from just €10 this summer

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Discover the Greek Islands this summer from as little as €10 with all the leading ferry operators including Blue Star Ferries, Anek Lines, Sea Jets, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines and Grimaldi Lines.

With many daily departures and many ferry operators to choose from it is easy getting to the Greek Islands and prices start from just €25 per person one way on the popular routes from Piraeus to Mykonos, Paros and Naxos.

If you fancy doing a bit of island hopping prices start from just €10 per person one way between Santorini, Mykonos and Naxos.

The Greek Islands is one of the world’s top destinations and is blessed with sun-kissed beaches, turquoise coastlines and a rich cultural heritage. There really is something for everyone.

Fares tend to rise as the sailings fill up so by booking early you will get the widest choice of sailings at the best price.

Western France short breaks from just £69 pp

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Head across the Channel to Western France with Brittany Ferries and spend up to 4 days away from just £138 return when 2 people travel by car. That’s just £69 return per person!

Sail from Portsmouth, Plymouth or Poole to Cherbourg, Roscoff or St Malo and spend up to 4 days away between 11th September and 10th December. If you’re travelling by motorcycle prices start from just £69 return!

On board the ferries there are plenty of facilities to keep you entertained and relaxed during your crossing including dining options, boutique, bar, cinema and much more.

Don’t miss out, book by 12th September to save.

Baltic Summer: Up to 80% off with Tallink Silja

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Travel between Sweden and Finland this summer with Tallink Silja and save up to a whopping 80% when you book with Direct Ferries.

This amazing offer is valid for foot passengers travelling on selected dates on the Stockholm - Helsinki route with prices starting from just €30 one way per person!

The ships operating on this route are luxurious cruise vessels and with plenty of dining and drinking options, shopping, comfortable cabins, casino, spa and children’s area you’ll wish the ferry crossing was longer.

Don’t miss out on this great offer, book now to save.

Ferries to Sardinia: Up to 50% off

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Grandi Navi Veloci offers numerous ferry services to Sardinia and you can save up to 50% on your crossings when booking with Direct Ferries!

• A 10% discount is available on crossings from Porto Torres to Genoa when travelling between 12th August and 27th August.

• There is up to 15% off on Genoa - Porto Torres sailings before 30th September 2017.

Prices start from just €39 per person or if you’re travelling by car prices start from just €150 with two people.

PLUS you can save 50% on the return leg when travelling between 9th - 30th September 2017.

To benefit from one of these discounts, book on directferries.co.uk before 31st August 2017!

10% off Ireland - France ferries when you book early

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Plan ahead and book your ferry crossing for 2018 between Ireland and France this month with Irish Ferries and Stena Line and get up to 10% OFF when you book with Direct Ferries.

This offer is valid on the following routes for the following travel dates:

• Rosslare - Cherbourg: 1st January – 16th December 2018 with Stena Line and 16th February - 29th September 2018 with Irish Ferries

• Rosslare - Roscoff: 16th February - 29th September 2018 with Irish Ferries

• Dublin - Cherbourg: 13th January - 1st July 2018 with Irish Ferries

Hurry though, this offer isn’t around for long. Book by 27th September to save.

Save up to 25% on ferries across the Mediterranean Sea

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Grandi Navi Veloci offers many services across the Mediterranean Sea and sales are now open until 30th April 2018, so you can start planning your trip between France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia as well as the islands of Sardinia and Sicily now!

To celebrate the opening of the new season you can save an incredible 25% when travelling between 1st October and 30th April.

On board you will find everything you need for a relaxing crossing including cafeterias, restaurants and bars, comfortable seating and cabins, shops and more.

This offer is valid for bookings made before 15th September. Don’t miss out!

Day trips to Western France from just £24 return

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT

Book a day trip to Western France with Brittany Ferries and enjoy up to 29 hours away from just £24 per person when you travel before 31st October.

Sail Portsmouth - Caen, Portsmouth - Cherbourg, Portsmouth - Le Havre, Portsmouth - St Malo, Poole - Cherbourg, Plymouth - Roscoff or Plymouth - St Malo before 20th July from just £24 return per person and if you wish to bring your car it is only £30 extra.

With options of a same day return or overnight crossings, you can take the whole day. You can even mix and match the ferry routes to suit your travel needs.

Don’t miss out, book now to save on your day trip to France!

Discover the Balearic Islands this summer with Trasmediterranea

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Discover the Balearic Islands this summer with Trasmediterranea for as little as €36.

With regular weekly crossings from Barcelona, Valencia and Gandia to Palma, Ibiza and Mahon it is easy to reach the islands and prices start from just €36 per person each way. If you’re travelling by car prices start from just €170 each way for 2 adults and a car.

The Balearic Islands is a popular destination and it is not hard to see why. Here you’ll find sunny beaches, crystal clear waters and rich cultural heritage so there is something for everyone.

Fares tend to rise as the sailings fill up so make sure you book your summer trip to the Balearic Islands now to get the best price.

Sail to Sicily from just €60 with Caronte & Tourist

Mon, 22 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT

Caronte & Tourist offers regular ferry services across the Tyrrhenian Sea and right now you can get great fares when you book with Direct Ferries.

Sail on the Salerno - Messina route and prices start from just €70 one way this summer when up to 5 people travel by car. The rest of year prices start from just €60 one way.

On board the ferries you’ll find comfortable seating as well as a bar, a restaurant and a children’s play area.

Sicily is a very popular destination and prices tend to rise as the sailings fill up so make sure you book early to get the sailing you want at the best price!

Discover Morocco with Trasmediterranea

Tue, 16 May 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Trasmediterranea operates regular crossings to Morocco and bookings are now open until 30th October on the Almeria - Melilla route, so you can start planning your trip today!

Morocco is the exotic country on Europe’s doorstep with ancient cities, modern metropolises, gorgeous coastal resorts, and remote towns on the edge of the desert and with daily departures from Spain it is very easy to reach.

Prices start from just €156 one way when two adults travel by car.

With Direct Ferries you can compare all sailing times, routes and prices to find the one that suits your travel plans best.

Cyclades Islands from just €19 with Golden Star Ferries

Wed, 10 May 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Discover the Cyclades Islands from just €19 with Golden Star Ferries, an operator who is forcused on speed, safety and reliability.

Golden Star Ferries offers very competitive prices and with many weekly departures to choose from, it is easy to reach your destination.

Prices start at just:
• €19 one way Rafina - Andros
• €29 one way Rafina - Mykonos
• €36 one way Mykonos - Paros

On board the ferry you’ll find air-conditioned lounges, comfortable seating, a coffee maker, a boutique, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.

Save up to 20% on short breaks to Holland

Tue, 02 May 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Take your car to Holland with DFDS for a short break of up to 5 nights and you can save up to 20% on your ferry crossing when you book with Direct Ferries.

Sail Newcastle Amsterdam and prices start from just £127 per person return when 2 people travel by car and share a cabin and from just £72 per person return when 4 people travel by car and share a cabin.

The ferries to Amsterdam are modern, comfortable and packed with things to do so you are guaranteed a pleasant journey across the North Sea.

Don't miss out, book now to save.

Ferries to Corsica: FREE cabin with Moby Lines

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Sail to Corsica with Moby Lines and get a FREE cabin when you book with Direct Ferries.

This fantastic offer is available on the Nice - Bastia route when you select a 2 berth inside cabin. Prices start from just €31 one way per person when travelling without a car. If you’re travelling by car prices start from just €146 return for 2 people.

On board the Moby Lines ferries you’ll find plenty of facilities to keep you entertained and relaxed during your crossing including comfortable seating areas, cafeteria, self-service restaurant, shops, children’s play area and even auditorium.

Don’t miss out. There are limited spaces available, so make sure you book now to save

New Zealand: Driver goes FREE with our Exclusive Offer

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Interislander offers many regular daily sailings between New Zealand’s North and South Island across the Cook Strait and right now you can save on your ferry ticket when you book with this Exclusive Offer from Direct Ferries.

Sail on the popular Wellington - Picton route with a car and the driver goes FREE when you travel between 1st August and 31st October. Prices start from just £100 (NZ$178) one way.

New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty; jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fjords, raging rivers, scenic beaches and active volcanic zones and ferry travel is a great way to explore the country and everything it has to offer.

The crossing is considered one of the most iconic tourist experiences of New Zealand so why not take advantage of our Exclusive Offer and see it for yourself.

TT Line offers new route to Bornholm this summer

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT

TT Line is starting a new ferry connection between Poland and Bornholm this summer with a weekly crossing in each direction from 24th June.

The ferry will sail between Swinoujscie in Poland (around 230 km from Berlin) and Rønne on the Danish Island of Bornholm.

Prices start from just €129 for car and driver one way. Additional passengers start at just €30 one way.

On board the ferry there are plenty of facilities to keep you entertained and relaxed during the crossing including comfortable seating and cabins, cafeteria, shopping, Wi-Fi, casino and a sauna.

Bornholm is considered the pearl of the Baltic Sea. The island offers sunny weather, sandy beaches, an impressive coastline and idyllic villages and towns. There is something for everyone!

Book South Korean ENA Carferry with Direct Ferries

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT

ENA Carferry is now bookable with Direct Ferries on the popular route between the large port city of Busan and Jeju Island.

The South Korean ferry operator uses two enormous passenger ferries called ‘Blue Star’ and ‘Red Star’. Both ferries offer a comprehensive selection of convenience stores, restaurants and karaoke rooms on-board. You’ll also find a mix of shared cabins with bunk beds and more comfortable, private rooms.

South Korea’s second largest city, Busan is bursting with mountains and beaches, hot springs and seafood and is a rollicking port town with a lot to offer. From casual tent bars and chic designer cafes to fish markets teeming with every species imaginable. Busan has something for everyone.

Jeju Island is one of South Korea’s most iconic and popular tourist destinations. The island is known for its beach resorts and volcanic landscapes of craters and cavelike lava tubes. Hallasan Mountain, a dormant volcano, features hiking trails, a crater lake at the 1,950m summit and nearby Gwaneumsa Temple.

Kume Line Joins Direct Ferries Japanese Portfolio

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Direct Ferries is proud to announce the signing of Kume Line, a Japanese ferry company based in the city of Naha. Headquartered near the southern tip of Okinawa Prefecture, it runs ferries between the islands of Kume Island and Tonaki Island, off the west coast.

Kume Line has two ships. The larger and faster ship is called ‘Ryukyu’ and can hold up to 350 passengers, while ‘New Kume Shima’ can hold 337 passengers. Both ships has a interior that is vastly superior to most ships in the region, with high-tech facilities, luxury seating and large recreational areas.

Italian operator Alilauro is now available

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Alilauro is an Italian ferry operator which offer ferry services between Italy, Gulf of Napoli and Aeolian Islands as well as between the beautiful islands of Capri and Ischia.

Alilauro offer a comfortable and stylish sailing on board their ships which consists of catamarans, monohulls and modern hydrofoils. While sailing through some of Italy’s most beautiful regions you can enjoy some truly stunning views from the ships.

In addition to Alilauro, we also offer the services of Liberty Lines, Siremar, Snav, NLG, Medmar, Travelmar, Minoan Lines, Laziomar, Toremar, MS&G and Pontina Navigazione.

With Direct Ferries you can compare all routes and sailings to Italy by visiting our Ferries to Italy page.