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Scottish_Viking

Norfolk Line's Scottish Viking Ferry

Norfolk Line‘s Scottish Viking was purpose built in 2009 in the Visentini Ship Yard, Italy. Destined for the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route, the ship offers a range of amenities to make the crossing comfortable and pleasurable.

  • LOA: 186.50metres
  • Beam: 25.6 metres
  • Draft (max): 6.57 metres
  • DWT: 5,600 metric tonnes
  • GT: 26,900 tonnes
  • Speed: 24,20 knots
  • Main Engines: 2 x four stroke medium speed diesel engines-MAN B&W 9L
  • 48/60B
  • Output: 10,800 Kw
  • Lane Meters: 2,250
  • Lane Width: 3.00 metres (2.7 – 2.9 metres in some lanes) Trailer
  • Capacity: 120 trailers (13.60m) Free Height: max 5.10m
  • Passengers Capacity: 489
  • Cabins: 107
  • Reclining Seats: 57
  • Classification: Ro Ro Passenger Ship + AUT-UMS + AUT-PORT + ICE
  • CLASS 1C

Popularity: 9%

norfolk_lineNorfolk Line operate a range of ferries to France, as well as Rosyth to Zeebrugge, and between Liverpool to Belfast and Dublin.

Norfolk Line Irish Sea

The Irish Sea vessels operate regular crossings between Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast. The routes operate year-round on comfortable ships, and provide a relaxing crossing.

Ferries to France on Norfolk Line

Looking for an alternative to the Dover to Calais ferry? Norfolk Line offer Dover to Dunkerque (Dunkirk), a 2 hour crossing with award winning levels of comfort. Dunkirk has excellent road links into the rest of France, and therefore is an ideal choice if you want to avoid the busier Calais port.

Rosyth to Zeebrugge on Norfolk Line

If you want to take a ferry to Belgium from Scotland, there’s no longer any need to travel south. Norfolk Line offer the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route, sailing three times a week. With a crossing time of 20 hours there is plenty to do and time for relaxation on the new Scottish Viking ship operted on this route.

Routes Operated by Norfolk Line

Alternative Ferry Operators and Routes

Norfolk Line’s Fleet

Norfolk Line’s Ports

  • Rosyth
  • Liverpool
  • Liverpool Birkenhead
  • Zeebrugge
  • Dublin
  • Belfast

Popularity: 7%

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We may alter this policy from time to time, but the most up to date version will always be available on the web site. It was last updated on 25th May 2010.

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Popularity: 1%

You can take the ferry from Hull to the following destinations.

Click here for more information about Hull Ferry Port, including travel directions.

Hull is served by P&O Ferries.

Popularity: 10%

Pride of York information

Popularity: 2%

Ferry Operators at Portsmouth Ferry Port

Destinations from Portsmouth Ferry Port

Alternatives to Portsmouth Ferry Port

More About Portsmouth Ferry Port

Famous as a port for many years, Portsmouth is to be found on the south coast of England, and is an ideal location for taking the ferry to the continent. It’s easily accessible by road via the A3 and M27, and of course there are plenty of train connections from London and the rest of the UK.

The main Continental Ferry Port in Portsmouth Harbour has a range of facilities including a bureau de change for any last minute currency needs. There’s also a business travel centre with fax facilities, and a cafe with hot and cold meals available.

Being such a large and important port, there are a number of destinations you can travel to. These include Bilbao, Caen, Cherbourg, Fishbourne, Guernsey, Jersey Le Havre, Santander, and St Malo. The routes are served by numerous operators including P&O Ferries, Condor Ferries, Brittany Ferries and Celtic Link ferries. Routes vary seasonally depending on demand, and our ferry booking facilities will always have up to date crossing information.

Over the coming months, we will be adding reviews of ferry services from Portsmouth to help you make the best choice when booking – if you’ve recently travelled from here, we’d be delighted to hear of your experiences for publication on this site.

Popularity: 4%

SLaunched in 1998, the High Speed Normandie Vitesse provides the fastest ferry crossing to Cherbourg from the UK.
It operates a daily service from Poole to Cherbourg between the 18th May and the 27th September 2009 leaving Poole at 07:30 and returning from Cherbourg at 11:30.
Brittany Ferries Normandie Vitesse

Brittany Ferries Normandie Vitesse

The high speed ferry Normandie Vitesse was launched by Brittany Ferries in 1998 to provide a crossing to Cherbourg from the UK.

The daily service operates from May to September from Poole to Cherbourg.

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Popularity: 3%

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