For those looking for a European adventure, the commencement of a new crossing from north west France to northern Spain will come as welcome news. The company GLD Atlantique, co-owned by ferry giant LD Lines and Grimaldi Lines, will offer the crossing from Saint Nazaire in France to Gijon in the north of Spain. Clearly, it is unknown how popular the route will be and as a result, the company ...

Ferries across the Channel to France are always in high demand and with events such as the Festival Occitania (in French!) starting in Toulouse next week, ports should be prepared for more travellers making the trip. The festival runs from the 20th September all the way through to the 23rd October and will be showcasing a huge diversity of talent and performers, in 24 different towns surrounding Toulouse. Some of the ...

Ferry companies are forever hunting for new ways to enhance the efficiency of their ferries, to save on unnecessary costs and allow for cheaper fares for highly valued customers. Norwegian operator Fjord1 has recently enlisted the help of transport manufacturing giant Rolls Royce, to construct and provide the engines for the operator's newest vessel. "In planning the new ferry, Fjord 1 called for a substantial increase in efficiency," said Matias Mork, ...

UK tourists often struggle through endless brochures in an attempt to find the perfect break away. However, holidaymakers may be well advised to look to destinations closer to home, according to new statistics compiled by TripAdvisor. Using levels of site activity as a guide, the website has published a list of the top 10 'emerging hotspots' for travellers. Potential holidaymakers living in Ireland can visit a number of the UK hotspots ...

Ferry operators are continually searching for ways to ensure the most environmentally friendly, cheap and clean ways to run their vessels. With this in mind, companies will be interested to hear of a radical new idea proposed by Don Lang, the man behind Transition Town Totnes - an eco-organisation based in the port of Dartmouth. Lang believes that it would be entirely viable to make Dartmouth home to a wind ...

As summer gradually gives way to autumn, there is no reason to believe that great ferry offers will fade away as well. DFDS Seaways has recently underlined the fact, giving passengers a near unmissable opportunity to visit under appreciated Denmark, with two adult passengers travelling for the price of one. This means couples can escape for that much needed getaway for just £85, ensuring plenty of spare cash to fully ...

Renowned ferry operator Condor Ferries has recently taken a unique move to ensure its ferries are family friendly by enlisting the help of a family! Parents will know only too well the difficulties of keeping the kids entertained on a lengthy voyage across the Channel. Brittany Ferries recently made the choice to run marine biology workshops and Condor has responded by introducing an activity book aimed at young children. Michelle Leicester, ...

Ferry travel attracts a whole host of different travellers, from passengers, to pets, to...puffins? As part of a charity push for The Scottish Wildlife Trust, a life sized sculpture of a puffin will be sailing and taking on the challenging winter on a ferry which journeys between Aberdeen and the Northern Isles in Scotland. It is hoped the puffin's adventures will raise awareness for the needs ot the Scottish Wildlife ...

With an unparalleled eye for a bargain, students will be excited to hear of a very special deal being offered by Stena Line for the next few months. From the beginning of September all the way through to December 16th, students sail absolutely free of charge with Stena Line, when travelling with one fare paying adult. Many international students sail into the UK from the continent to reach their area of ...

The issue of ferry travel has made it to Scottish Parliament this week, with the focal point being the once popular Rosyth-Zeebrugge crossing. Earlier this month DFDS Seaways announced the regrettable news that the route would be discontinued for passengers, as it was not making enough profit to justify the continuation of the service. The announcement would potentially leave Scotland without a direct ferry service to the mainland of Europe. Many ...