Travelling through Europe by ferry
Using a Eurail pass will get you free passage on international ferry routes but your pass must be valid for the country you are departing from and arriving at. A discounted price is available in the event that it is only valid for one destination, either country of departure or arrival.
Travelling by ferry is a convenient way to see Europe and allows you to take your car with you. You will also get to leisurely visit all the stops.
Offering one of the largest ferry routes networks in Europe, DFDS Seaways is a leading ferry services provider. Their crossings include routes to
- France
- Holland
- Denmark
- UK
- Germany
It is possible to combine routes so as to get to the furthest parts of Eastern Europe. There are regular departures to the most popular destinations. For a complete list of routes in Europe, you can click here.
Booking and Tickets.
Established in 1866, this ferry service has a long standing tradition of offering great service to its customers and has won the world travel awards 6 times. It is also PSA bonded.
Just because they started their business long ago, doesn’t mean they are stuck in the Stone Age. You can book cross channel ferry tickets to and from Ireland, England, Italy, Germany, Holland, Scotland and Spain in advance. You can find real time ticket prices, check for availability and book car and passenger tickets. Private customers can receive discounted rates for the ferry routes serviced
In addition to offering preferential rates to commercial customers and haulers, Commercial customers can also get an instant quote on prices.
Unlike other providers, they do not charge you any surcharges. The price you see is the price you will pay and you are guaranteed no surprises.
Not only do you get to book your ticket, you can also choose from over 80 holiday destinations. When you book your ticket and a holiday together, you will receive a discount on your ticket price.
Europe to Africa
There are a number of ferry crossings between Europe with Africa with ferries from Italy connecting with Tunisia and ferries from Spain connecting with Morocco. These can be great options if you want to combine train and ferry travel and get further afield without flying.
Third party booking websites
Ferryprice.com is part of the world’s largest online ferry ticket distribution network providing the ability to book over 80 major European ferry operators, and over 1,200 ferry routes throughout the UK, France, Spain, Ireland, Holland, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and North Africa.
Planning your trip
When planning a holiday, it is always recommended that you do some research. You should check on the availability of the routes you wish to take and find the best prices. Most families will usually be going on vacation during the summer. This means that there will be hundreds of other families also packing up their cars so keep this in mind.
If you are taking a long trip, the ferry will provide breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Most ferry services also have entertainment on board so you will not be bored. When it comes to travelling by ferry it’s important to think about booking ahead, especially during the summer holidays when parents pack up their cars and take their kids off on holiday.
