Ports
Amsterdam Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. The name comes from “Amstel dam”, and the city is often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its many canals.
Belfast The Primary Capital City in Northern Ireland and once thriving shipping building port Belfast is Irelands second largest city and the principal city in the province of Northern Ireland
Bergen the second-largest city in Norway, Bergen is often referred to as the “Gateway to the fjords”, and the natural place to explore Scandinavia’s number one tourist attraction, the fjords of Western Norway.
Bilbao Bilbao, (Bilbo or Bilbao in Basque), in the North of Spain, is the largest city in the Basque Country, and is the capital of the province of Biscay.
Boulogne Boulogne-sur-Mer (Bonen in Dutch) is a city in northern France, in the Pas-de-Calais département. Boulogne is a starting place for those coming from England to France & the rest of Europe.
Calais Calais overlooks the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point in the English Channel, which is only 34 km (21 miles) wide here, and is the closest French town to the United Kingdom.
Caen The capital of Basse-Normandie, Caen is a lively, cultured university town with a compact historic centre.
Cairnryan Cairnryan is a small village overlooking Lochryan and is notable today for its large modern ferry port, operated by P&O, which links Scotland with Larne in Northern Ireland.
Cherbourg Cherbourg is the gateway to Normandy. It lies on the Cotentin Peninsula which covers an area of about 18 miles and has a variety of landscapes, with spectacular coastlines and plenty of safe, sandy beaches.
Cork Located on Ireland’s south coast, Cork is the Republic of Ireland’s second largest city and capital of the province of Munster.
Cowes is an English seaport town on the Isle of Wight, an island south of Southampton. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east bank.
Dieppe Dieppe is located in the north of France. It is one of France’s oldest resorts and is often referred to as the Plage de Paris (Beach of Paris), being the nearest beach to the capital.
Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man and the largest town on the Island, situated of the west coast of England the Isle of Man is a hub for business, finance, shipping, transport, shopping and entertainment. It is also home of the Isle of Man Government.
Dover Often referred to as “the Gateway to England” Dover is an important port on the south-east coast of England and a familliar site to see the ‘White Cliffs of Dover’.
Dublin Dublin is the Capital of Eire and sprawls around the arc of Dublin Bay, with the River Liffey splitting the city into two parts.
Dunkirk Called by the French Dunkerque, this industrial town and seaport is located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. It lies along the Straits of Dover between Calais and the Belgian frontier
Dun Laoghaire Dun Laoghaire is a seaside town 13km south-east of Dublin - only a short ride away by the Dart transport service. It makes a startling introduction to Ireland with its brightly painted villas, parks and palm trees, and exudes a continental atmosphere.
Esbjerg Esbjerg, at 130 years old, is one of Denmark’s more modern ports, although the town itself has some very old areas, with medieval buildings, and it is famed for its maritime heritage.
Fishguard Fishguard (Welsh: Abergwaun = “Mouth of the River Gwaun”) is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with a population of 3,300 in 2006. A regular ferry leaves for Rosslare in Ireland from the port of Fishguard Harbour
Fleetwood Fleetwood is well established as one of the major ports for travel in the UK to and from Northern Ireland, and has been a major fishing port for 90 years. It is Located in North West Lancashire, at the mouth of the River Wyre, on the southern shore of Morecambe Bay.
Folkestone Folkestone is a resort town on the south coast of Kent, England, traditionally known as “The Garden Coast”. Situated at the foot of the North Downs.
Gothenburg Gothenburg is situated on the West Coast of Sweden, and is the second largest city in the country.
Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy. As well as the island of Guernsey itself, it also includes Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou and other islets. Guernsey forms part of the Channel Islands.
Harwich Harwich is a busy coastal town and international port located on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell in north-east Essex, facing Felixstowe in Suffolk across the estuary.
Holyhead Known in Welsh as Caer Gybi, and situated in Anglesey, Holyhead is the largest town on the island and is perhaps known best for being a busy ferry port.
Hook of Holland Hook of Holland (Dutch: Hoek van Holland - literally “Corner of Holland”) is a district of Rotterdam on the North Sea coast, on the north bank of the Nieuwe Waterweg ship canal, and 48 miles from Amsterdam.
Hull Kingston-upon-Hull, known more usually as Hull, lies on the north bank of the Humber River in Yorkshire, and is an important sea and ferry port and busy.
Jersey The Island of Jersey is a British Crown dependency off the coast of Normandy. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the bailiwick includes several nearly uninhabited islands and other rocks and reefs. Together with the bailiwick of Guernsey it forms the Channel Islands.
Kristiansand Norway’s most southerly city and cruise port, Kristiansand has excellent beaches, superb scenery, fascinating history and a range of attractions that make it the most popular holiday spot for Norwegians as well as tourists.
Larne Larne is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was named when Lathar, the son of an Irish High King, was granted lands on the north eastern coastline of Ireland.
Le Havre Le Havre (”the harbour”) has historically been the harbour for Paris, unloading goods from ocean-going vessels and barges for Paris via the river Seine. It is the second largest port in France and the fifth largest in Europe.
Liverpool Liverpool is Britain’s fifth city and one of the busiest ports in the world. The arts and sport flourish here, and the city is especially renowned for its two football clubs: Everton FC and Liverpool FC. Liverpool has so much to offer that there is always something for everyone.
Newcastle Welcome to Geordie Land a passionate city in the North East of England particularly with its Football and sport in general.
Newhaven Newhaven is a small industrial port in East Sussex, nestling in the South Downs at the mouth of the River Ouse.
Ostende Ostende combines a fascinating history with a thriving modern culture. The city boasts sandy beaches, a casino, racetrack, art museums, good shopping, and some great seafood, making it a popular destination for holidaymakers. Ostende is also a busy ferry port, receiving regular ferries from the UK.
Pembroke Pembroke is a town in the county of Pembrokeshire, west Wales - the name means Land’s End. the town is known as an Irish Sea Ferry port, with daily sailings to Rosslare, and the harbour offers excellent boating and water sport facilities.
Plymouth Plymouth is the largest city in the county of Devon, in south west England. It is situated at the mouths of the rivers Plym and Tamar and overlooks one of Europe’s largest natural harbours.
Poole Poole is a large English coastal town, borough, port and tourist destination on the shores of the English Channel, in the county of Dorset. It is famous for its large natural harbour, the second largest in the world.
Portsmouth Portsmouth is a city in the Hampshire on the southern coast of England it has been a significant port for centuries. Portsmouth is home to the world’s oldest dry dock still in use and home to many famous ships, including HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship from the battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Ramsgate Ramsgate is a seaside town in Kent. Its name derives from ‘Hraefn’s ate’ (‘cliff gap’). It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century and is a member of the ancient confederation of Cinque Ports.
Roscoff Roscoff is a charming, small Breton fishing village that provides the perfect gateway to the delights of Brittany.
Rosslare Rosslare (Ros Láir in Irish, meaning “the middle peninsula”) is a village in County Wexford, Ireland. It has been a tourist resort for at least 100 years, and prides itself on being the sunniest spot in Ireland.
Rotterdam Rotterdam is Holland’s largest city, the second largest city in the Netherlands, and Europe’s busiest port. It has a crackling energy, with superb nightlife, a multicultural community, an energetic arts scene, and a clutch of excellent museums.
Santander The port city of Santander is the capital of Cantabria, situated on the north coast of Spain between Asturias and the Basque Country.
Southampton is situated on the south coast of England in Hampshire and has a long and colourful history. Known as the ‘Home of Ocean Sailing’, its famous docks have seen many of the world’s greatest ocean liners come and go, including the QE2
St Malo St Malo is a walled port city in Brittany in north western France, situated on the English Channel.
Stranraer Stranraer is a town in the south of Scotland, in the west of Dumfries and Galloway, and in the county of Wigtownshire. It is best known as a ferry port connecting Scotland with Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Swansea The city and port of Swansea is located in South Wales. Within its administrative boundaries are residential, commercial and industrial areas, together with varied coastlines and the beautiful Gower Penninsula.
Troon Troon occupies a strip of land in South Ayreshire, along the coast of the Firth of Clyde. The name of the town comes from the Old Celtic word “Trwyn”, meaning headland.
Zeebrugge Zebrugge or Zeebrugge, in West Flanders, is Belgium’s largest port, with more than 10,000 ship moorings a year. Several dozen cruise ships visit Zeebrugge in a typical year, with most passengers heading for nearby Bruges and Ghent.