Updated: 3 July 2026
If you have booked a ferry to France, the Netherlands or Spain and someone has told you that you now need a 'visa for Europe', take a breath. For a normal holiday, you do ...
Updated: 1 July 2026
Brittany Ferries has announced a major reshuffle of its UK-France and Channel Islands network from late 2026, including the closure of the Poole-Cherbourg route and the ...
The car train between England and France is the fastest way to cross the Channel with your own vehicle. LeShuttle takes you through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone and Calais in about 35 ...
Ferry vs flying: compare the real carbon footprint of your trip
Back in 2022, our original ferry carbon footprint research compared ferries with flights, trains, cars, and other modes of travel. ...
the ferry Santona - in the port of Portsmouth
If rising fuel costs make you hesitant about booking a summer ferry to France or Spain, Brittany Ferries has given travellers a clear reassurance: it ...
Happy World on board the Stena Hollandica
This was the final stretch of a long journey back from Asia to Europe. We flew from Bangkok to Seoul, then on to London, and from there took Stena Line ...
Updated: 14 March 2026
Update – 14 March 2026: Flight searches remain messy. Google Flights and Skyscanner are still showing a number of affordable fares that do not really seem available ...
UK ↔ EU ferry travel documents & border checklist (2026)Last updated: 8 June 2026
Travelling by ferry between the UK and Europe is usually straightforward, but the small details are what trip ...
Cabin - Santoña: Brittany Ferries ferry
We’ve sailed with Brittany Ferries several times, most recently two crossings in a single trip last summer: a daytime Saint-Malo to Portsmouth sailing ...
Cinema on the Santona ferry
To Portugal and Spain without the plane
Flying gets you there. The ferry gets you started. If you’re planning a proper road trip (Northern Spain, down the coast, ...
Europe’s three course dinner price map 2026: where is dining out cheapest - and where does your wallet need a little pep talk?
You’ll find the interactive map a little further down
A proper ...
Atlantic Coast road trips by ferry + car: France, Spain (and Portugal)
Want an Atlantic coast road trip with less hassle and more holiday? Do it the Ferrygogo way: ferry + car. You skip ...
The cheapest cabin isn't always the smartest choice. On some sailings a standard cabin is exactly right, while on other trips an upgrade to Captain's Class or the Stena Plus Lounge delivers far more ...
Ferry spotting in Portsmouth Port
Planning a trip from the UK to France? The Portsmouth - Cherbourg ferry is a great choice, a comfortable crossing and an overnight one. You sleep while you sail, ...
View on Saint Malo from the ferry to Portsmouth
Thinking about taking the ferry from the UK to France or vice versa? The Saint-Malo - Portsmouth route has it all: a comfortable crossing from a ...
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 ...
We thought taking the ferry to Formentera during our autumn holiday in Ibiza would be a fantastic idea. This small island, located south of Ibiza, has a unique atmosphere and beautiful ...
We booked the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin departing from Wales. We wanted to try this popular route because several operators run different types of vessels on it. Plus, it was a great ...
For our trip back to the Netherlands, we booked the night crossing from Harwich to Hook of Holland. Here, you can read about our experience on board, starting from the departure port of Harwich! ...
The Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry is one of those crossings that makes much more sense once you have actually done it. On paper it is long - about 15 to 16 hours at sea. But that is also the ...