#FerryFortnight – The UK's National Ferry Fortnight (2-15 March) began today.

The annual event is to increase greater awareness of the ferry industry in which there are more than 75 routes operating to and from the UK.

Comprehensive details of ferry companies and routes from the UK to Ireland and the near continent are given here. In addition on routes serving the Channel Islands, Scottish Isles, the Isle of Man and Isle of Wight.

There are direct UK-Europe routes to Belgium, Holland, France and Spain as well as access to Germany, Scandinavia and beyond.

A total of 13 ferry operators have come together with offers to celebrate the Ferry Fortnight.