When you do start looking for your ferry offers you should be aware that the route you select will dictate the cost of your ferry ticket. UKferrytickets is therefore an invaluable tool for quickly sifting through all the available routes and comparing the costs to find the cheapest.

Another important factor to consider is the choice of ferry company. Each company will have its own foibles and its own price tag. When trying to compare different routes, different ports and their costs, you must also take into consideration your savings on fuel and the journey time with each option. Not many people take into consideration their fuel savings when calculating or comparing ferry costs. You may be able to get considerable fuel savings by choosing the right ports, which can balance your overall holiday cost.

Like flight tickets, the cost of ferry tickets can vary based on the season, the day and the time of your travel. If you are flexible with your travel days and happy to travel at off-peak times, you will have more chance of getting some of the cheapest ferry fares.

On longer routes you can also play around with your accommodation options. If you need to book a cabin, then you must be prepared to pay more. In some cases, you are obliged to book cabins, in others you may be able to manage with reclining seats. Avoiding overnight crossings can help save ferry cabin costs but you may then need to pay more to stay overnight in an en-route hotel.

Some people try to keep their ferry costs low by not taking their vehicle. Here you need to take into consideration the cost and inconvenience of organizing local transport. In most cases, driving your own vehicle is cheaper and more convenient but it’s always worth double checking.

Once you’ve chosen to book a car-inclusive ferry ticket, make sure you book the right vehicle size and include any trailers, luggage racks, bikes etc in the overall dimensions. Booking the wrong vehicle size or forgetting to mention the bikes on the roof can sometimes lead to your passage being refused at the port and a great deal of unnecessary frustration and expense. On the other hand, if you are lucky enough to have a choice of vehicles, by all means choose the vehicle that fits into the cheapest price category, as long as it is suitable for the trip.

Guest Article by Max Rickman

Divine Denmark – Sail, Drive

Discover Denmark – a fantastically picturesque, stylish and friendly country. Sail with your car to Denmark this July or August on selected dates and make great savings!
CAR PLUS FAMILY OF 4 Save £50 each way

Norway’s Sights – See the Fjords

Take your car so you and your family can discover Norway’s breathtaking scenery and stunning cities at your own leisure. Save £££’s on selected dates in July and August.

CAR PLUS FAMILY OF 4 Save £68 each way

Why not take your car for a little extra? You can pack in even more shopping, see more of France or even return via a different port.

Example Itineraries

Cruise overnight and enjoy a full day’s shopping in Caen.

Take a same-day return on any day of the week.

Take a same-day return – Monday – Thursday

Spend 24 hours in St Malo and enjoy a full day’s shopping.

Enjoy a full Saturday’s shopping in Roscoff.

Award-winning Service

Onboard you can enjoy Brittany Ferries’ bars and lounges, eat fine French food, take in a movie, relax in your cabin…and why not bag some bargains in their boutiques?

Don’t miss out on this offer!   Book your trip to France now!

Click HERE to book now!

Cruise ferries depart regularly from Newcastle and Harwich; these comfortable ferries sail to Norway, Holland and Denmark – or help you get to other great places in Europe and Scandinavia with ease. Enjoy some of the North Sea’s finest ferries and get the best start to your trip.

NEWCASTLE – AMSTERDAM:
One way fares from only: £132 for 2 people plus a car

NEWCASTLE – NORWAY:
One way fares from only: £176 for 2 people plus a car

HARWICH – ESBJERG:
One way fares from only: £196 for 2 people plus a car

Click HERE to book now!

If you’re flexible with your dates you can make MASSIVE savings on a caravanning trip to Europe or Scandinavia on a DFDS Seaways cruise ferry – giving you even more to smile about on your holiday.

Click HERE to book now!

Car + 2 people on selected summer departures from £256 each way

The Newcastle – Stavanger ferry service connects Newcastle in the North-East of England (UK) to Stavanger on Norway’s west coast. These summer sailings to Stavanger (European Capital of Culture 2008) are a great way to get to Norway and even across to Sweden and Finland from the UK.

Click HERE to book now!

Enjoy a 2 night City Cruise Break to Stavanger this summer. When you arrive in Stavanager you are taken on a sightseeing tour to the famous Pulpit Rock, boasting stunning views.

Click HERE to book now!

From only £70.25 Car + 2 Adults each way!

Click HERE to book now!

From £137.50 Car & 2 adults one way

Click HERE to book now!