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Bornholmstrafikken was founded in 1866 by local Danish businessmen from the island of Bornholm.
Originally named ’Dampskibsselskabet paa Bornholm af 1866 A/S’, it was commonly referred to as the ’66’ company and Bornholmstrafikken was run as a privately owned company until 1973.
Later that year, the Danish state took over the ferry company and from then on Bornholmstrafikken was run as a state owned company.
The main purpose of Bornholmstrafikken is to provide transport of passengers, mail and goods to and from the island of Bornholm for the greatest possible benefit of the Bornholm community.
Brittany Ferries offer a wide selection of ferry routes across the channel to France as well as a ferry service between France and Ireland.
When you sail with Brittany Ferries your destination port is more than just a port. Each of their destinations on the continent possesses its own character and is normally full of life with great places to shop, drink and eat.
Brittany Ferries offer a service which is centred on their luxury cruise ferries, which means your holiday starts the minute you step on board the ship.
The entertainment is varied and the food is French cuisine which of course has a great reputation... You can also shop in the many boutiques, or relax in your accommodation, which they have tried to make as comfortable and luxurious as they can.
On longer trips such as from England to Spain the cabin that you get can make a massive difference. Getting a cabin allows you privacy during the day along with a place to keep your belongings safe and by night provides you with a comfortable place to sleep.
Celtic Link Ferries provide ferry services from Rosslare to Cherbourg for tourist and freight vehicles.
Celtic Link Ferries was set up in 2005 to meet the demand for a regular and reliable ferry service for cars, freight and passengers between Rosslare and Cherbourg.
Celtic Link Ferries vessels include the Norman Voyager and the Diplomat.
The Norman Voyager has capacity for up to 800 passengers, 200 cars and up to 120 freight vehicles. On board facilities include 110 cabins, bar, restaurant, lounges, cinema and a shop.
The MV Diplomat has capacity for up to 112 passengers, and 1,320 lane meters for freight and passenger vehicles. On board facilities include passenger and freight cabins, bar, restaurant and a lounge.
When you choose Color Line, you have the choice between 4 ferry routes across 7 ports in Norway, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
On board Color Line's ships you'll find facilities and activities suitable for all age groups with everything including large tax-free shops with a wide selection of goods, play areas and entertainment - something for everyone, young and old alike. You’ll also have the choice of a wide range of cabin accommodation ranging from modest one-star cabins to the roomy five-star Color Class suites.
Condor Ferries offer fast and conventional ferry services connecting the channel islands of Jersey and Guernsey with England and France.
Condor Ferries UK departures ports are conveniently located in Weymouth, Poole and Portsmouth, situated with good access via Southern England’s main road network.
Condor Ferries destination ports of St Peter Port in Guernsey, St Helier in Jersey, St Malo in Brittany and Cherbourg in Normandy are all attractive port towns with great road access for onward travel if your eventual destination is further afield.
Condor Ferries current fleet consists of four ships - The Condor Express and Condor Vitesse (fast car ferries), The Commodore Clipper (all weather conventional ferry) and the Condor 10 (a fast car ferry).
On board you’ll find all the facilities expected of a modern day ferry company including a great choice of bars and eating areas, a children’s area and a Bureau de Change.
Condor Ferries are of course the only cross channel ferry operator to offer real duty free savings onboard all of their ferries, so don't forget to stock up on fragrances, spirits, tobacco and cigarettes, wines and beers, cosmetics, confectionery and electronic goods amongst other things...
DFDS Lisco offer regular passenger and freight ferry services connecting Lithuania, Germany, Sweden, Latvia and Russia.
The ferry service was created following the takeover of a Lithuanian shipping company in 2001 and operated under the name Lisco Baltic Service until 2006 when it changed to DFDS Lisco.
DFDS LISCO has a fleet of 6 well equipped ships - LISCO Maxima, LISCO Optima, LISCO Gloria, LISCO Patria, Kaunas and Vilnius and all are set up to offer maximum comfort and a first class cruising experience.
Onboard you’ll find a large choice of accommodation options including comfortable sea view cabins and a wide choice of amenities including a self service and A la carte restaurant along with a bar, a specially designated children's play area and a duty free shop as well as all the facilities expected of a modern ferry company of its size.
TDFDS Seaways operates ferries from both Harwich in Essex and Newcastle in the north east of England.
With DFDS Seaways you can sail to many North Sea destinations including Amsterdam in Holland and Esbjerg in Denmark with a variety of breaks on offer. DFDS Mini Cruise Breaks are ideal if you are looking for a romantic break, an action packed family outing or fun with friends.
DFDS Seaways fleet is considered as one of the largest fleets in Northern Europe. All of the DFDS Seaways ships are different in size, but each of the them have a singular charm and atmosphere which is why many of their travellers go frequently.
Eurotunnel is the car train service running between Folkestone and Calais via the channel tunnel.
The fastest method of crossing the channel with your car, the Eurotunnel train travels between the UK and France in just 35 minutes. Eurotunnel crossings are frequent, with up to 3 departures an hour at peak times and with no fuel supplements or luggage restrictions, choosing Eurotunnel is choosing the hassle free way to travel.
The UK Eurotunnel terminal is based near Folkestone with a dedicated motorway exit at junction 11A of the M20. In France, the terminal is based just outside Calais off junction 42 of the A16 motorway. Onboard, passengers stay with their vehicle throughout the channel tunnel crossing in bright, air-conditioned carriages. You can sit back and relax, or get out and stretch your legs.
Fastnet Line are the new Swansea Cork Ferry operator.
Fastnet Line were set up in the spring of 2009 following a long public campaign to reintroduce the popular car ferry service previously operated by Swansea Cork Ferries up to 2006.
The Fastnet Lines Swansea Cork Ferry route will be served by the MV Julia. The vessel has capacity for up to 1,860 passengers, 440 cars, 40 Trucks and over 300 cabins on board for a comfortable journey. Facilities are as expected of a modern ferry company and include a selection of restaurants, bars, shops, a cinema, childrens area and comfortable kennels available for your pets.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries provide freight, passenger and vehicle services between the port of Douglas and four ports in England, Northern and Southern Ireland.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's aim is to provide consistent services with convenient and fast crossing times and to offer a wide range of promotional fares to the travelling public. Fast craft and conventional vessels make up a modern fleet providing high levels of on-board service. A year-round service for passengers, vehicles (including coaches) and freight operates between Heysham and the Isle of Man.
Irish Ferries is Ireland's leading ferry company operating ferry services between Ireland, the UK and France.
Over the last few years, Irish Ferries has invested over €500 million in new fleet and port facilities. They now have the most modern fleet in Europe including Ulysses - the World's Largest Car Ferry and the Dublin Swift fast ferry.
Irish Ferries new cruise ferry ‘Oscar Wilde’ entered service between Rosslare and Cherbourg in 2007. The ‘Oscar Wilde’ brings new standards of comfort and luxury to Irish Ferries long established service between Ireland and France.
All Irish Ferries vessels have a variety of quality restaurants, cafes and bars including entertainment zones and TV lounges. In addition, on the cruise ferry Ulysses the Volta Picture Theatre houses two cinemas showing current releases.
Irish Ferries recently adopted the motto ‘The Low Fares Ferry Company’, reflecting their determination to offer customers the very best in ferry fares value.
LD Lines run passenger and freight ferries connecting the South Coast of England with Northern France.
LD Lines provide up to 4 daily sailings from Dover to Boulogne, Ramsgate to Ostend, as well as 2 return crossings weekdays from Portsmouth to Le Havre.
The LD Lines ferry network also runs up to 2 crossings a day between Newhaven and Dieppe (under the Transmanche Ferries brand).
LD Lines Portsmouth Le Havre ferry service is operated by the Cote d'Albatre. In addition, their high-speed catamaran, the Norman Arrow offers a seasonal service between Portsmouth and Le Havre from March to September providing a crossing time of just 3 1/4 hours.
LD Lines added the popular Dover Boulogne ferry crossing to their network in 2009. This ferry service operates year round with 4 daily crossings each way during the week.
The Norman Spirit operates the route with a crossing time of just 1 3/4 hours. The Norman Spirit has capacity for 1850 passengers, 700 cars and 110 freight vehicles.
LD Lines Ramsgate Ostend Ferry is operated in conjunction with Transeuropa Ferries by the Ostend Spirit and the Oleander. This year round ferry service features 4 crossings each way during the week and a crossing duration of around 4 hours.
All of LD Lines ships are fully equipped with modern onboard facilities, and are maintained to high standards ensuring passengers have the level of comfort and safety they expect from a modern day ferry company.
NORTH EUROPE
Norfolkline Irish Sea offer passengers more than 50 sailings each week between Belfast and Liverpool and Dublin and Liverpool (Birkenhead).
Norfolkline Irish Sea’s modern ferries provide passengers with comfort and reliability all year round, so whether you choose to travel on a day time or night time sailing you can be sure of a comfortable trip.
Norfolkline Irish Sea’s modern ferries provide passengers with comfort and reliability. Once aboard, sit back, relax, enjoy a meal in the restaurant, unwind with a drink in the lounge, watch a movie or simply relax in one of Norfolkline Irish Sea Ferry services spacious cabins - all equipped with full ensuite facilities.
P-O Ferries is the UK's largest ferry operator with a vast fleet of ships serving a network of ferries to France, Belgium, Holland and Spain. With a choice of crossings throughout the day,
P-O Ferries Dover to Calais ferry service really is the most flexible and convenient way to cross the channel, all year round! Take the ferry to Belgium or Holland via Zeebrugge or Rotterdam from Hull and experience the easy, stress-free way of arriving on the continent from the North of England with minimal driving.
If Spain is your choice, then look no further than the P-O Ferries Portsmouth Bilbao service. A choice of up to 3 crossings weekly aboard the Pride of Bilbao, your holiday starts the moment you step onboard.
The variety of facilities onboard P-O Ferries will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go.
Once onboard you’ll discover a spacious, stress free environment where you're free to stretch out, do nothing, or pack a lot more enjoyment into your travelling time.
P-O Irish Sea comprises a fleet of 5 conventional ferries and one fast ferry in operation between England, Scotland and Ireland.
Choose from 3 direct ferry routes and enjoy the flexibility of mixing sailing routes and times.
P-O Irish Sea plan to keep the whole family happy. Where ever you're headed you'll find that your trip is packed with entertainment for all ages.
The P-O Irish Sea quality of services are embraced by both domestic and commercial customers & provide an economical & high calibre method of cross Irish Sea transportation.
The hi - speed fast craft and European Causeway & European Highlander super ferries will ensure you travel first class in style and comfort with traditional P&O Irish Sea warmth and hospitality. Sail from Dublin or Liverpool on the Norbay & Norbank conventional ferries and enjoy free meals.
SeaFrance has the most modern fleet on the Cross Channel Dover Calais ferry route offering up to 15 sailings daily in each direction.
As the only French ferry company on the Cross Channel strait, SeaFrance offer the largest, fastest and most luxurious ships with a unique French ambience, including the award winning SeaFrance Rodin and her sister ship - SeaFrance Berlioz.
From the moment you step on board their state of the art super ferries, the SeaFrance Rodin or the SeaFrance Berlioz, with so many onboard luxuries to enjoy, you'll wish you could stay on board longer!
SeaFrance ships offer stylish comfort, mouth watering cuisine and attentive service, and all in a non-smoking environment. The on board Boutique offers great shopping with plenty of savings to be had on wine, spirits, beer, perfume and gifts.
Stena Line, the world's leading ferry company, offers you a range of frequent, fast and conventional ferry services.
Stena Line operates services to Ireland (North and South) and Holland from the UK as well ferry services within Scandinavia.
Each year, more than 17 million people travel to their destination with Stena Line.
Together with the wholly owned subsidiary Scandlines AB, the Group operates Europe's most comprehensive route network, with 39 vessels on 18 strategically located routes in Scandinavia and the UK.
In recent years, six new vessels have been taken into service and several others have been refitted.
Stena Line's greatest strength is a route network serving the major traffic flows. The group constantly develops this network by acquiring or establishing new routes. Stena Line enjoys a leading position on most markets.
FASNET LINE
Fastnet Line are the new Swansea Cork Ferry operator.Fastnet Line were set up in the spring of 2009 following a long public campaign to reintroduce the popular car ferry service previously operated by Swansea Cork Ferries up to 2006.
The Fastnet Lines Swansea Cork Ferry route will be served by the MV Julia. The vessel has capacity for up to 1,860 passengers, 440 cars, 40 Trucks and over 300 cabins on board for a comfortable journey. Facilities are as expected of a modern ferry company and include a selection of restaurants, bars, shops, a cinema, childrens area and comfortable kennels available for your pets.
Finnlines offer a regular ferry connection between Germany and Finland.
Onboard Finnlines ships you can enjoy a trouble free atmosphere and a full line of great services.
Finnlines tickets include all meals, the use of the gym and sauna (with jacuzzi), sundeck and playground for children.
There is also a shop for gifts, toiletries, accessories and stocking up snacks or beverages, as well as a bar to enjoy a drink or two.
Fjord Line are a Norwegian ferry company who operates sailings between Western Norway and Denmark. Fjordline ferry routes from Newcastle to Norway are now operated by DFDS Seaways.
To book ferries to Norway from England, either visit our DFDS Seaways page, or alternatively select your routes from the menu above.
Fjord Line sailings from Hanstholm in Denmark connect you to Egersund, Haugesund and Bergen in Western Norway abord their ship - MS Atlantic Traveller.
On board you'll find a choice of 3 restaurants, a bar and the Navigator show lounge - a dance bar, with live music and other http://www.polferries.pl/promentertainment.
Polferries runs ferry routes between Poland and Scandinavia.
Polferries is the largest Polish ferry operator and runs three ferries providing passenger and vehicle services on the following four routes:
1. m/f Pomerania on the route Swinoujscie to Copenhagen, Denmark.
2. m/f Wawel on the route Swinoujscie to Ystad, Sweden.
3. m/f Pomerania on the route Swinoujscie to Ronne, Denmark.
4. m/f Scandinavia on the route Gdansk to Nynashamn, Sweden.
Polferries ships have excellent on board facilities and feature the usual amenities found on an international ferry including shops, Cafe, restaurant, bar, Country Bar, conference rooms, a sauna and a jacuzzi.
RG Line is a Finnish ferry company founded in 2001 operating ferry crossings between Vaasa, Finland and Umea, Sweden.
RG Lines ferries operate approximately 9 crossings per week in each direction. Average journey times are 4 hours each way
Scandlines is the largest ferry operator in the southern part of the Baltic offering 8 passenger ferry services.
Scandlines Ferries boast the most extensive network of routes with crossings to the Baltic States, Denmark, Germany and Sweden – used by some 20 million passengers annually.
The Scandlines logo symbolises the most important Scandlines markets. The different colours of the triangle denote the countries that link the Scandlines route network in the southern Baltic. The yellow stands for Germany, red for Denmark and blue for Sweden.
All Scandlines Ferries offers a wide range of restaurants, catering and tax-free services as well as the usual services and facilities expected on board a modern ship. If you want to get from different destinations around Scandinavia and Germany then Scandlines is the best option.
Tallink Silja operate 7 ferry routes with their fleet of 18 ferries in the baltic sea.
Tallink Silja is run by the Tallink Group and is one of the leading European ferry operators serving more than 7 million passengers annually and offering high quality mini cruise and passenger transport services in the Northern Baltic Sea region.
The 18 vessels of the company are operating under the brand Tallink Silja.
TT-Line is a privately-owned group of ferry lines and has been running a direct ferry service between Germany and Sweden since 1962.
With an average age of seven years, the TT Line vessels represent the most modern fleet servicing the Germany to Sweden routes. TT Line offer up to 20 departures a day between Germany and Sweden, transporting almost a million passengers anually.
A total of six vessels service the routes from Travemunde and Rostock to Trelleborg and Helsingborg. Between Travemunde and Trelleborg, TT Line operates four ecologically sound Green Ships - the modern Jumbo-Liners Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan as well as the Robin Hood and Nils Dacke. The ferry route between Rostock and Trelleborg has been running since 1992 and is serviced by the Ro/Ro ferries Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
