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.

Explore where you can go by ferry

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.

Ship Horns Join Weekly Appreciation of Key Workers

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Over 30 ships to sound their horns in appreciation of all key workers helping combat Covid-19 (Wednesday 9th April, 2020) Shipping industry bodies Discover Ferries, the British Ports Association (BPA)…

Ferry industry calls for COVID-19 government financial assistance

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26 March 2020: Global trade body Interferry warns that ferry operators need government backing to offset unsustainable losses incurred – expected to be in the billions of dollars – while…

Ferry Services Update during COVID 19 pandemic

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(25 March 2020) We are all facing exceptional times in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. On 17 March the Foreign & Commonwealth (FCO) advised against all non-essential overseas travel for…

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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.