The adventure starts here

Discover more about the amazing destinations and experiences that travelling by ferry can offer you in and around the British Isles. Be inspired with ideas, tips and recommendations for holidays.

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Why travel by ferry?

Ferry companies

Where can I go?

Destinations

There are more than 80 destinations you can reach by ferry from and around the UK, Ireland and British Isles, ranging from inspiring cities such as Amsterdam, Dublin and Bilbao to the wild beauty of the Scottish Isles and the Isles of Scilly.

Dublin

Amsterdam

Rotterdam

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News and views

The latest news from Discover Ferries and the UK’s ferry operators.

Guidance for travelling with your pets in the hot weather

Abby Penlington | Belgium, British Isles, France, Ireland, Netherlands, News, Press Release, Scottish Isles, Spain | No Comments

(25th July 2019) With summer well under way, many of us are looking forward to heading off on our holidays. For some, taking our pets away with us makes the…

Brexit-free summer drives surge in last-minute get-aways, says Brittany Ferries

Abby Penlington | Brittany Ferries, France, News, Press Release, Spain | No Comments

(19 July 2019) Brittany Ferries has reported a surge in last-minute reservations for ferry travel to France and Spain, just ahead of the busy summer season. In the last two…

Celebrate New Year in style with DFDS on a 3-night mini cruise to Amsterdam

Abby Penlington | DFDS Seaways, Netherlands, News, Press Release | No Comments

Prices from £249 per person based on 2 sharing an en suite inside cabin, includes Gala Buffet on New Year’s Eve and free bar* Sail from Newcastle to Holland on…

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Travelling by ferry

Ferry travel is the perfect, stress-free way to start your holiday, offering unrivalled flexibility and convenience at a low cost.