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Jun 17 2009

Isle of Wight in just 10 minutes!

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hovertravel Isle of Wight in just 10 minutes!

In just 10 minutes, you are on the Isle of Wight! this amazing service is offered by Hovertravel, the company operating Hovercrafts across the solent. Hovertravel provides fastest crossings from Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde.

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Jun 09 2009

LD Lines’ New Fast Catamaran launched!

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norman_arrow LD Lines New Fast Catamaran launched!

The Cross Channel ferry operator LD Lines has been able to expand its portfolio of routes with the takeover of the popular Dover to Boulogne route when the rival operator Speedferries went into administration. LD Lines haslaunched the Dover to Boulogne service on the 6th of June with their flagship vessel, the Norman Arrow

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Jun 08 2009

Cross-Channel Ferries doing well in recession

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dover-port Cross-Channel Ferries doing well in recession

It seems that, thanks to the recession, the ferry industry is receiving an upsurge in popularity this summer. Families forced to cut their holiday budgets are having to turn their back on flights to far-flung holiday destinations, and cross-Channel ferry operators are seeing a bumper crop of bookings as a result. Continue Reading »

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Jun 08 2009

P&O Ferries Summer Sale!

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po_ferries P&O Ferries Summer Sale!

P&O Ferries are offering some smashing prices this summer starting from just £99 each way for a CAR + 2 Passengers on Hull to Zeebrugge or Rotterdam routes. Hurry sale ends at 10pm on 10th June 09. So, why not take this oppurtunity to grab a fantastic deal and book yourself a wonderful holiday, you just need to book before 10th June and can travel until Dec 09.

checkout www.aferry.co.uk for more details.

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Jun 05 2009

Good news for Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry travellers!

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iom Good news for Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry travellers!

Recently, Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries have decided to reduce their fuel surcharge from £5 per head to £3.50 per head. This will bring down the freight charges substantially as well. We hope this is some good news in the wake of fuel prices shooting up again. At least someone is behaving responsibly!

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Dec 09 2008

Pentland Ferries’ new ship Pentalina arrives in the Orkneys

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pentland_ferries Pentland Ferries new ship Pentalina arrives in the Orkneys

Pentalina, the new Catamaran of Pentland Ferries is on its way to the Orkneys. This new catamaran was built in the Phillippines but has to undergo a final refit once it is in the Orkneys. Continue Reading »

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Nov 24 2008

Special deals to customers affected by the downfall of SpeedFerries

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speedferries Special deals to customers affected by the downfall of SpeedFerries

Norfolkline (operating ferries between Dover and Dunkerque) is the latest cross channel ferry operator along LD Lines (operating Portsmouth/LeHavre and Newhaven/Dieppe routes) to offer discounted fares to customers who suffered the demise of SpeedFerries. Continue Reading »

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Nov 12 2008

Manannan, the new ship of Isle of Man

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Isle of Man Steam Packet

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the lifeline of the Manx community has recently made a significant investment in a new ship and named it “Manannan” after the Celtic God of the Sea, believed to be the protector of Isle of Man. This name was carefully selected following a competition launched by the Steam Packet Company. Continue Reading »

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