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A number of companies are now looking at their transport costs with a view to reducing them exponentially. It seems that transport via sea is becoming a likely opportunity for many businesses in the UK due to the continually rising fuel costs. One company in particular is taking on this avenue for transporting slate. The MD for said slate company states that not only are they saving on costs but the company has also found a new way of being green.

With the ever rising fuel costs sea transport is becoming a favourable form of transport. This will likely see the sea transport business rise in the coming years.

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In the last article we broke the news that many of the leading ferry companies are to invest heavily in the future of sea travel, with over £1billion worth of ships in the pipeline over the next 18 months or so. Now we will look at some of the reasons why ferry crossings are proving to be so popular.

Each year there are now over 40 million ferry crossings demonstrating that sea travel is still very much on the rise and can still compete with airlines for passengers. Many people prefer to travel by sea as they do not wish to endure the hassle and stress associated with air travel.

As well as a more relaxed holiday you can also avoid the long check-in queues at the airport, plus there are no qualms about your baggage allowance. You can also benefit from a comfortable ride and there are now more than 70 port destinations to select from, so the choice is ever widening too.

There are many other benefits like taking pets with you and staying overnight onboard the ship, plus it is an enjoyable way to get to your destination. It is no wonder then that sea travel is becoming more and more popular by the year.

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Sea travel has never been so popular. The situation regarding the ash cloud which has recently affected air travel has only highlighted the fact that travelling by ferry can be a less stressful and enjoyable way to get around these days.

And to show that indeed sea travel is proving to be in demand, a number of ferry organisations have revealed they are to spend big over the next couple of years on new craft. Many of the top operators have improved their ferry services with schedule changes planned to offer more choice to those travelling by this means of transport.

The news that Stena Line is to continue to invest in its already remarkable fleet, P&O Ferries has two £310million ships in the pipeline and LD Lines has designed the high-speed Norman Arrow ferry means the future is looking very rosy for sea travel.

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Jumping onto the wave of current demand for sea travel, it has been revealed that travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com have launched a new ferry service. Customers are now able to search for travel options to and from the UK as well as across Europe.

This recent news just goes to show that many people have become dissatisfied with air travel and the hassles associated with it. When compared to this mode of travel, when going by ferry there is no checking in issues, extra baggage costs and added security measures in place.

The new area of the travelsupermarket.com website, in partnership with aferry.com, offers a full comparison service, guides, advice, maps on UK and European ports plus a deals section.

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In the last blog post we revealed that Stena Line, the leading ferry operator was to increase its fleet in the near future to meet increasing demand for its services. But why is there a sudden rush towards sea travel all of a sudden?

Stena Line’s general manager for travel, Dermot Cairns revealed that his company had to expand its capacity in order to satisfy the needs of passengers. He added:

“We are seeing a pattern of more and more people coming back to ferries. There has been a definite trend; in June and July last year, we noticed a lot more people booking.”

The recent ash cloud crisis may account for some of the growing demand in recent times, Cairns admitted. However, he also explained that the rapid rise in the cost of car hire has also contributed to the popularity of travelling by ferry.

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It has recently been reported that Stena Line, one of the world’s largest international ferry operators, is all set to introduce two additional ferries to meet the demand in this rapidly growing market.

These “superferries” are to sail the North Sea and the first to be launched, Stella Hollandica, will set of on its travels on the 16th of May. This will be followed by the launch of Stena Britannica at some point in the autumn.

These ferries will not be the only new introductions for long though. Stena Line is to add more ships on its Belfast route in the near future.

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As if the problem caused by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe was not enough in its self to cause panic amongst air travellers, sea travel operators have largely been unable to help fill the gap due to already full bookings. The situation was highlighted at SeaFrance where French ferry workers took up strike action for five days over the Easter weekend.

All cross-Channel services have been disrupted by this industrial action and now most of its services are full over the coming weekend, with foot passenger bookings the only travel available on Rodin and Berlioz services. These can only be purchased at the port.

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Due to the eruption of the Icelandic volcano two days ago the problems caused to air travel in Europe has now seriously impacted on the demand to travel by sea. With many European flights grounded, those people stranded in various countries around the globe are looking to any means to get them back home.

Even with the backlog from the Easter holidays many sea travel operators were almost fully booked already, and now people are looking to this method of travel to get them back sooner.

P&O Ferries have announced that they are putting on a shuttle service for those due to travel in the next few days, but are only promising to accommodate passengers with advanced bookings. Other ferry companies are in similar difficulties with full bookings for at least the next day or so, many until Monday at the earliest.

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The gigantic Royal Caribbean cruise ship, which had already won awards since it was first introduced to the world, has now been entered into the Guinness Book of Records for becoming the first cruise ship to set sail with more than 6,000 passengers.

The ship left Fort Lauderdale in Florida on Tuesday to embark on a seven-night cruise with the 6,007 passengers on board, representing 64 different nations. However, only moments before the departure, there were not enough guests to reach this remarkable total.

The Oasis of the Seas had already set the new benchmark for cruise travel, with its 2,700 cabins on board and huge range of facilities.

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If you are looking to book a unique holiday where you can discover and explore the wonders of the ancient world, then a voyage along the River Nile might be just the cruise you are looking for.

When you choose to travel along this famous river, you can relax in comfort and explore the wondrous sights of Egypt at the same time. The ever-changing scenery will keep you captivated and is surely the experience of a lifetime.

There are many deals on at the moment to take advantage of. You can travel across the waters starting at Luxor and take in some of the spectacular sights the country has to offer, including the incredible Valley of the Kings.

A cruise along the Nile will be an experience you will never ever forget.

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