(1 April 2020) CalMac has seen passenger numbers drop by 95% since new rules on essential ferry travel were put in place. The west coast ferry operator introduced an essential…
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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…
(1 March 2020) West coast ferry operator CalMac is launching a UK first online tool that allows anyone to access carrying data for individual routes at the touch of a…
• Big Ferry Fortnight Ballot runs from 27th February – 12th March 2020• Over 600 free pairs of ferry tickets are available for routes across the British Isles, Ireland and…
This month Discover Ferries is excited to welcome Rob Ganley, Editor-in-Chief of the Camping and Caravanning Club Magazine to our blog. The Camping and Caravanning Club operates a network of…
(3 February 2020) The UK’s largest ferry company has become the first transport operator in the country to adopt the new ‘Any Disability Symbol’ on board. West coast operator CalMac…
Discover Ferries is excited to introduce Sam Jones from national cycling charity Cycling UK. Cycling UK inspire people of all abilities and backgrounds to discover the joy of cycling and…
(19 December 2019) The vagaries of the west coast weather ensured Captain Alex Morrison’s career finished just as it started. After a 45-year career with ferry operator CalMac, Captain Morrison’s…
(18 December 2019) Sixteen Modern Apprentices (MA) will soon be welcomed aboard by west coast ferry and harbour operator CalMac after successfully completing their training. The Deck, Engine and Maritime…
(16 December 2019) A new high tech paint coating is set to make CalMac ferry MV Loch Seaforth more fuel-efficient. Vessel owner Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) carried out the…
