Ferry bookings for Europe offer various options for destinations, accommodation and amenities on board the ferry ship as well as the type of the ferry vessel itself!
Europe and the Mediterranean Sea cannot be thought of as separate! Not to mention the romantic port cities and picturesque seaside villages that form the South Coast and its vast island world. There is plenty to embrace, from Spain to France to Italy and Croatia, Albania, Greece and Turkey!
Europe's North, though, is not getting short of attractive ferry destinations. North France, Netherlands, Germany and the fiords of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland all share their European aspect and invite us to discover them from the sea!
Plenty as the destinations are, one cannot only make among them the choice of his convenience but also select the accommodation option on board the ferry ships that suits his custom and budget. Every ferry crossing gets its character from regular deck passages to airplane-type seats and VIP lounges and from standard inside or outside (with window) cabins to luxurious suites and pet-friendly lodgings!
Next to accommodation, amenities on board are crucial for enjoying the ferry ride and relaxing while traveling. Cafes, bars, restaurants, and on the bigger ships, gym, spa, cinema, club and pool deck help make the journey even more worth it.
Depending on the ferry type, the accommodation and amenity options can vary. Sure, regardless of ferry type, passengers can access restrooms / WCs and cafeterias during the crossing.
Ferry vessels differentiate themselves between the following two basic types:
Conventional ferries are bigger, slower and cheaper ferries than high-speed ones. These ferries are the most popular under ferry travelers. Passengers can relax on the open decks during the entire ferry crossing. Consequently, a more comprehensive range of accommodation, amenities and further services (e.g., vehicle garage) is offered as described above.
Increasingly more popular get the high-speed ferries. These ships are smaller and faster (they can cut the crossing distance almost in half) but also more expensive. On these ships, the entrance to the open deck is usually, and if available, prohibited. Also, the accommodation and amenity options are a bit more limited. High-speed ferries can offer a vehicle garage, while their smaller "cousin," the flying dolphins, never transport vehicles.
The Greek ferries are, next to the Italian and Spanish, well known for their extensive fleet of conventional and high-speed ferries / flying dolphins. Many destinations are operated permanently and all year round by both the normal and the fast ferries.
The ferry Mykonos Santorini is one of Greece's most popular ferry crossings. Both destinations have been visited by millions of tourists from all over the world for many decades now. Respectively intense is the offer of multiple daily cross-overs between the two Cyclades islands with all types of ferries.