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Travel to Ireland is plain sailing

Travelling to Ireland by sea this summer couldn’t be easier with 15 ferry routes from Britain to Ireland and 277 crossings each way every week. Guaranteeing a comfortable and reliable service, you can be there in as little as 90 minutes.

DFDS Seaways announces extra Harwich sailings

In response to increased demand, the m.s. Dana Sirena will be brought out of dry dock early, sailing from Esbjerg to Harwich on Tuesday 20th April.

Irish Ferries reports exceptional demand

Irish Ferries continues to experience exceptional demand – more than 200 per cent more calls – for both foot passenger and vehicle space on its four daily sailings between the UK and Ireland.

Caravans go free to Holland & Denmark

Take your caravan to Europe for free with DFDS Seaways and explore the breathtaking European and Scandinavian landscapes.

Weather reports for ferry ports

Catching a ferry from a British ferry port? Need to take the sea sickness pills? A new service from Drive-Alive will make the decision easier.

Set sail for the Heineken Cup

Stena Line is giving rugby fans the opportunity to travel to the Heineken Cup to cheer on the Northampton Saints as they take on Munster at Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick on Saturday 10th April from only £76.50* per person (based on a car plus four return) from Fishguard to Rosslare.

Set sail for St Patrick’s Festival in Dublin

Stena Line is offering customers the chance to visit the St Patrick’s Festival taking place from 12th to 17th March in Dublin.

Spring breaks in Jersey from just £129

Shake off the cobwebs of winter and head to Jersey for a spring break - at the extra special rate of just £129 per person - courtesy of Modern Hotels.

Short breaks in Dublin with Stena Line

Leading ferry company Stena Line is offering customers the opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy a three-night break in Dublin from as little as £55* per person, per night including travel and accommodation.

New ferry route puts Cork on the map

New ferry route puts Cork on the map

Make way for Ireland’s new hotspot; Cork city. It’s been named as one of the top ten places to visit in 2010 by leading global travel insiders* (alongside destinations like Singapore and Vancouver) and now a new sailing route from the UK with Fastnet Line has made it even easier to discover this exciting city in South-West Ireland.

Humpback whale spotted in the Irish Sea

Travelling by ferry across the Irish Sea offers has always offered great opportunities to view the wildlife that abounds in the sea and sky but a new visitor has arrived in the form of a young male humpback whale.

Valentine's Day on the waves of love

Valentine's Day on the waves of love

This Valentine's Day forget the predictable table for two at the local Italian restaurant, and whisk your loved one off on the waves of love for a romantic Valentine's Mini Cruise to Amsterdam.

A ‘try-mendous’ travel offer for rugby fans

Stena Line is giving Welsh rugby fans the chance to set sail to Dublin to watch Wales take on Ireland at Croke Park in the RBS 6 Nations Championship on 13th March.

Swap blue for Wight this January

The Christmas turkey is long since gone, the long heralded ‘big chill’ is well underway and the New Year’s resolutions have all bitten the dust. Yes, Blue Monday – Monday 25th January – is just around the corner.

Set sail for a bargain break in Dublin

Stena Line is offering customers the chance to enjoy a hotel break in one of Europe’s must see cities, Dublin, from only £63* per adult, per night.