Travel Deals Review

To encourage more people to travel by ferry, the Passenger Shipping Association has organised the first ever National Ferry Fortnight. During this event, which runs from May 9th until May 22nd, several ferry companies are running special promotions. P&O Ferries also launched their 5-day sale today.

Condor Ferries

Day return trips from Poole or Weymouth to Jersey or Guernsey are half price during National Ferry Fortnight. This offer is valid for foot passengers only. Visit condorferries.co.uk/Offers/Default.html to book.

DFDS Seaways

DFDS are offering a range of deals during Ferry Fortnight, including ‘Car Goes Free’ offers for Holland and Denmark. For full details of all DFDS Seaways deals, visit their website at dfdsseaways.com.

Norfolkline

Norfolklines are offering one-way Irish Sea crossings (Liverpool to Dublin or Belfast) from just £75 for a car and two passengers. The offer is valid for travel until June 30th. Book during National Ferry Fortnight. You’ll need to use a code, Ferry Offer, to get your discount. See norfolkline.com/EN/Ferry_offers/Ferry_Fortnight for details.

P&O Ferries

P&O Ferries’ 5-day sale starts today on the popular Dover-Calais route. A one-day return for a car and up to 9 passengers costs from just £19, while 2-day and 3-day returns cost from £29 and £39 respectively. Book before 10pm, May 12th. The offer is valid for travel until July 15th - see poferries.com/tourist for information.

DFDS Seaways have a range of special deals available on their ‘mini cruise’ breaks to Holland and Denmark. Here are a few examples:

Spring Saver: kids go half price on a two-night mini cruise break to Amsterdam. En-suite cabin, on-board entertainment and Amsterdam sightseeing tour are included in the prices, which start from £187 for a family of four. Departs from Newcastle.

Save 25% this spring on a romantic break to Amsterdam, with prices for a 3-night mini cruise starting at £85 per person. Departs from Newcastle.

You will have to book before March 31st, but there is a 20% saving on a 2-night mini cruise to Holland. Includes a visit to the towns of Volendam and Edam. Departs from Newcastle.

Save 25% on a romantic 2-night break to the Danish coastal town of Esbjerg. Departs from Harwich.

For full details of all these mini cruises, visit www.dfdsseaways.co.uk.