Ferry Fortnight - Our Favourite Offers
This years National Ferry Fortnight kicked off on the 9th of May and will last until the 22nd. The Passenger Shipping Association, which represents cruise and ferry operators feels (rightly!) that we should take to the ferries more often and has launched national ferry fortnight to try and raise awareness of the benfits of ferry travel.
William Gibbons, director of the PSA told The Times:
“We are hoping this promotion will inspire a new generation of travellers to discover the treasures on our doorstep and remind those who have forgotten how accessible and easy ferry travel can be.”
Most of the big ferry operators are offering special deals during this period, here are a few of our top deals for ferry fortnight:
DFDS Seaways – A couple of offers are available from DFDS, including taking your car for free on their ferry crossings to Holland and Denmark. DFDS are also offering 2 for 1 on their Mini Cruise Breaks to Amsterdam and Esbjerg in Denmark. Head over to the DFDS website for more information.
Caledonian Macbrayne – hopscotch around the Scottish Islands with CalMac – some beautiful salings on offer here.
Brittany Ferries - offering 25% off selected gites, cottages and apartments in France, 20% on casas in Spain (15% on apartments) and a free night in a parador in Spain in June and Sep-Dec.
Irish Ferries – Offering a visit to Ireland from £79 with your car and 2 adults one way, including taxes – no hidden fees or luggage limitations.
Those are just a few of our best offers from the Ferry Fortnight. We sincerely hope that this initiative will lead to a increase in ferry travel. If you are curious about travelling by ferry – now is the best time to book and find out what its like, we think that you’ll be impressed. If anyone discovers any more great ferry fortnight offers please don’t hesitate to let us know.
