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Professional analysis tools for comparing European ferry operators, routes, pricing, and onboard amenities
Complete Ferry Company Comparison
Professional analysis of all major European ferry operators
Company Features & Services Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of all major ferry operators
| Company | Rating | Fleet Size | Founded | WiFi | Restaurants | Cabins | Pet Areas | Entertainment | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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STENA
Stena Line
Premium Scandinavian
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38 | 1962 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | £££ |
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P&O
P&O Ferries
Channel specialist
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22 | 1960 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ££ |
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DFDS
DFDS
Northern European
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29 | 1866 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | £££ |
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TT
TT-Line
Baltic specialist
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16 | 1962 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ££ |
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SILJA
Tallink Silja
Baltic cruise ferries
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14 | 1957 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ££££ |
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BF
Brittany Ferries
Premium UK-France
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12 | 1973 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | £££ |
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CL
Color Line
Norwegian cruise
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8 | 1990 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ££££ |
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FL
Finnlines
Baltic Sea leader
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20 | 1947 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | £££ |
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ML
Moby Lines
Mediterranean islands
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15 | 1959 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ££ |
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TP
TP Line
Adriatic modern
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3 | 2019 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ££ |
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EL
Eckerö Line
Finnish heritage
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5 | 1961 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | £££ |
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| Company | Rating | WiFi | Restaurants | Cabins | Price |
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STENA
Stena Line
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4.2/5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | £££ |
Popular Routes Comparison
Compare crossing times, frequency, and operators for Europe's busiest ferry routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Daily Sailings | Operators | Price From | Key Features | Route Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dover to Calais
Most popular UK-France route
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90 minutes | Up to 23 |
P&O Ferries
DFDS
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£89
Car + 2 passengers
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Fastest
Frequent
Day trips
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Portsmouth to Le Havre
Family-friendly to Normandy
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5.5 hours | 3 |
Brittany Ferries
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£149
Car + 2 passengers
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Family
Comfortable
Normandy
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Newcastle to Amsterdam
Luxury overnight experience
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16 hours | 1 |
DFDS
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£199
Car + 2 passengers
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Luxury
Overnight
City center
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Harwich to Hook of Holland
Gateway to Netherlands
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6.5 hours | 2 |
Stena Line
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£139
Car + 2 passengers
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Convenient
Reliable
Holland
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Plymouth to Roscoff
Scenic route to Brittany
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6 hours | 2 |
Brittany Ferries
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£159
Car + 2 passengers
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Scenic
Brittany
Culture
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Popular Route Comparisons
Expert analysis of Europe's most traveled ferry routes
Dover to Calais Route Analysis
P&O Ferries - Market Leader
Dominates with frequency and efficiency. Fastest crossing times and most departures daily. Choose for speed and departure flexibility.
DFDS - Premium Experience
Superior onboard amenities and comfort. Better dining options and family facilities. Choose for enhanced crossing experience.
Newcastle to Amsterdam Analysis
DFDS - Mini Cruise Experience
Luxury hotel-level accommodations with arrival in Amsterdam city center. Exceptional value combining transportation with overnight accommodation in premium cabins.
Why This Route Stands Out
- • Transform travel time into vacation with luxury overnight crossing
- • Wake up refreshed in Amsterdam city center
- • Save hotel costs while enjoying cruise-ship amenities
- • Perfect for couples and families seeking unique travel experience
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