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New ferries on the horizon: Cork to Boulogne and Scotland to Dunkirk?
Two new ferry routes are suddenly making the ferry map between Ireland, Scotland and mainland Europe a lot more interesting. Not just another summer sailing. Not just an extra cabin type. But ...
What does the ferry to France really cost? Family-of-four prices from the UK and Ireland
Boarding in the evening from Portsmouth port to France At Ferrygogo, we carry out several pieces of research each year, including a detailed look at the cost of ferry crossings to various ...
A new ferry route to Norway is on the horizon
Unfortunately, not direct from the UK, but just across the North Sea A brand-new ferry connection between Groningen (Eemshaven) in the north of the Netherlands and Arendal (Eydehavn) on ...
Dinner for Two in Europe: where it’s a steal (and where it’s not)
Each year at Ferrygogo, we dive into a range of studies around the total cost of a holiday. That includes the price of ferry crossings across Europe, of course, but we also dig into all sorts ...
New Ferry from the Netherlands to Norway on the Eemshaven-Arendal Route
We've been waiting for a direct route from the UK to Norway for quite some time now, but it still doesn’t seem to be happening. So, we’ll have to settle for some halfway good news! While not a ...
Cost of a ferry crossing in summer 2025 averages £840
January is almost upon us, and traditionally, this is when (digital) travel guides start landing on our doorsteps. What could be better than looking ahead to summer holiday plans during the ...
Different routes on ferry services: Jersey selects DFDS while Guernsey chooses Brittany Ferries
Jersey has chosen the Danish company DFDS to replace Condor Ferries as its provider of passenger and freight services, ending Condor’s 60-year tenure. This decision contrasts with Guernsey, ...
Are mini cruises on a ferry really that affordable? YES, and here’s how!
Mini cruises: a short getaway on a cruise ship or ferry Did you know mini cruises and luxurious cruise ferries are available on real cruise ships? These ferries are designed with comfort and ...
CalMac Trials Isle of Man ferry to support busy Arran route
CalMac, the ferry operator for Scotland’s west coast, is trialling the MV Ben-My-Chree from the Isle of Man on the busy Arran route to help manage upcoming winter challenges. The 125m ...
Guernsey chooses Brittany Ferries for 15-year service, Jersey decision pending
Guernsey has chosen Brittany Ferries to run its essential ferry services, handling both freight and passenger transport, for the next 15 years. ((Guernsey chooses Brittany Ferries for its ...
Price of a ferry crossing, a beer and a bratwurst during EURO 2024
As the European Championship approaches, FerryGoGo has mapped out all ferry routes for EURO 2024. They've also checked out the prices for ferry trips to Europe this summer and the cost of renting a ...
This is the cost of a beer across Europe
The prices of beer in a country often serve as a reliable indicator of the overall cost of hospitality there. Still deciding on your next holiday destination? After exploring ferry fares and ...
Significant Drop (-22%) in Rental Car Prices Across Europe
After securing accommodation, many holidaymakers delay planning their transportation to and around their holiday destination. Earlier, we discussed ferry prices for the upcoming summer; now, it's ...
This is what you’ll spend this summer on a ferry crossing.
The cost of a ferry vacation with a car and two persons is uncovered. We reviewed the ferry price data for this summer and analysed the total costs and cost per kilometre for 34 destinations, ...
Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry: will Scotland get a direct ferry to Europe?
Scotland could still get a direct ferry link to mainland Europe again, but the Rosyth to Dunkirk route is not bookable yet. The idea, often linked to ‘Project Brave’, has moved back into the news in ...
Sassnitz – Trelleborg Ferry Ends Season Early
Unfortunately, the 'Skane Jet' ferry service operated by FRS Baltic, which connects Sweden and Germany, had to end its 2023 operations prematurely due to delays in obtaining spare parts. This fast ...
Car rentals 15.4% cheaper this year, yet up 60% over 5 years.
After numerous years of consistent growth, this year ushers in a more cost-effective option for car rentals. The prices of small rental cars at various locations have decreased 15.4% this year. Over ...
Top 50 passenger ports in Europe
This dataset is a combination of the stats of Eurostat((Eurostat: Passenger Data EU)) and UK Passenger 2021((Gov. UK: Annual Passenger data)) data. For the second time in a row, Messina is the ...
Newcastle to Bergen ferry: could the UK–Norway route finally return?
Could the Newcastle to Bergen ferry return? The old UK-Norway ferry route has been missed since 2008. Newcastle to Bergen ferry: could the UK-Norway route finally return? At the moment, there ...
Long Queues at Dover: the solutions
The volume of traffic that travels during the start of the holidays from Dover to Calais has reached a peak that the French border controls couldn't control promptly because of a personnel shortage ...
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