Boat and Ferry 

Why not swap your next flight across the ocean for something more spacious?

UK to Ireland

SailRail offers great value rail and ferry packages between a wide range of destinations- a competitive and relaxing alternative to flying

European Ferry Booking  

This cheap ferry finder from ferry-cheap.com scans the best prices for you. It is also the only one out there which makes any effort to account for the environmental impact of your trip, through their ferry green service.

Ferries around the world

It is not the first place you would expect to find them, but a most comprehensive list of the World's ferry companies can be found at this site.

Trans Atlantic - cargo boats and sailing

Make your journey part of the adventure. Slow travel is an area that is generating a lot of interest, and boat trips have to be top of the list for exciting alternatives to the plane. 

• You can stowaway in style on a freight ship. This looks incredible, and we cannot wait to travel by cargo ship. When we do, we'll be going to Strand Travel to book.

• Or why not get valuable experience crewing a boat and visit the world while delivering yachts. You don't always need previous experience either.
  
  
  • Crewseekers
  
  
  • Crew Finders - America based.
  
  
  • Work on a Boat

 See our discussion on the merits or otherwise of taking the ferry...it's a difficult area.