https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/dfds seaways/ Dfds Seaways News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:50:04+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-trial-rosslare-dunkirk-passenger-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-trial-rosslare-dunkirk-passenger-service/ A new passenger service between Ireland and France will launch from Friday 5 August on leading pan-European ferry company DFDS’s Rosslare-Dunkirk route. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:22:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-peder-gellert-executive-vice-president-dfds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-peder-gellert-executive-vice-president-dfds/ DFDS has been honoured with the title of World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Peder Gellert, executive vice president and head of the ferry division at the company, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:57:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seeks-to-calm-waters-following-france-quarantine-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seeks-to-calm-waters-following-france-quarantine-decision/ The company, which runs 57 sailings per day to France and the Netherlands, will continue to run passenger services to facilitate travel between the UK and the continent. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:20:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-dfds-predicts-renaissance-for-ferries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-dfds-predicts-renaissance-for-ferries/ Kasper Moos, head of short routes and passenger for DFDS, tells Breaking Travel News how the ferry sector is coping post-Covid-19 and why the pandemic could spark a boom in no-fly holidays Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-relaunch-amsterdam-connection-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-relaunch-amsterdam-connection-next-week/ The decision comes in the wake to an announcement from the UK government that it will remove quarantine restrictions for travellers arriving from the Netherlands from July 10th. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:31:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-reopen-to-holidaymakers-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-reopen-to-holidaymakers-this-week/ The company, which has continued to operate its Dover to Calais, Dover to Dunkirk and Newhaven to Dieppe services during lockdown, reopens the routes to tourists from Friday. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:42:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-overhauls-operations-as-customer-prepare-to-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-overhauls-operations-as-customer-prepare-to-return/ Ferry operator DFDS has offered a glimpse of how it is preparing to welcome back holidaymakers who are considering how they can get away for a break this year. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:36:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-sees-profits-dip-amid-coronavirus-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-sees-profits-dip-amid-coronavirus-restrictions/ DFDS has announced a one per cent drop in revenues for the first quarter of the year. Overall operating profit in the first three months of the year was £71 million, down ten per cent on the same period last year. Wed, 13 May 2020 05:18:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seeks-to-keep-vital-logistics-routes-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seeks-to-keep-vital-logistics-routes-open/ DFDS will continued to maintain a regular sailing schedule for those undertaking essential travel via its Dover-Calais, Dover-Dunkirk or Newhaven-Dieppe routes. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:07:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-suspends-newcastle-amsterdam-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-suspends-newcastle-amsterdam-route/ The last sailings on the route before the temporary suspension will be from Amsterdam on Saturday and from Newcastle on Sunday. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:11:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-reveals-new-relax-lounge-onboard-dunkerque-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-reveals-new-relax-lounge-onboard-dunkerque-seaways/ DFDS’ Dunkerque Seaways will be the first of the three ships on the Dover to Dunkirk route to reveal a number of new looks as part of a £3.9 million investment. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:50:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-defends-global-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-defends-global-title-at-world-travel-awards/ DFDS operates one of the largest networks of passenger and freight ferry routes in and around Europe. Its UK ferry services run from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, from Newhaven to Dieppe and from Newcastle to Amsterdam. Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:54:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-acquire-two-new-passenger-ferries-from-moby/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-acquire-two-new-passenger-ferries-from-moby/ DFDS has entered into an agreement with Italian ferry company Moby to exchange two passenger ferries. The company hopes to raise onboard customer experience and capacity, for both passengers and freight customers. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:23:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-reveals-field-to-ferry-campaign-to-sustainability-credentials/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-reveals-field-to-ferry-campaign-to-sustainability-credentials/ Award-winning ferry operator DFDS has announced the launch of its ‘Field to Ferry’ campaign following an internal review of its food produce suppliers on its channel ships from Dover to Calais and Dover to Dunkirk. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:31:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/colin-fawcus-national-sales-manager-uk-netherlands-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/colin-fawcus-national-sales-manager-uk-netherlands-dfds-seaways/ Colin Fawcus, national sales manager, UK & Netherlands for DFDS Seaways, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have been recognised as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator by World Travel Awards. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:21:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-overhaul-on-board-catering-on-eastern-channel-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-overhaul-on-board-catering-on-eastern-channel-routes/ Award-winning ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of leading ferry and cruise ship design consultancy, SMC Design, to redevelop its catering outlets on board its eastern Channel routes. Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:33:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-expands-fleet-further-with-latest-jinling-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-expands-fleet-further-with-latest-jinling-order/ DFDS has ordered a new-build ro-ro freight ferry from the Chinese Jinling Shipyard. The new build is similar to the five previously ordered freight ferries and likewise is designed to carry 6,700 lane metres of freight equivalent to around 450 trailers. Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:23:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hancy-anna-djurhuus-global-head-of-travel-trade-and-retail-dfds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/hancy-anna-djurhuus-global-head-of-travel-trade-and-retail-dfds/ Hancy Anna Djurhûûs, global head of travel trade and retail for DFDS, tells Breaking Travel News how taking the title of Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator will benefit the cruise giant. Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:58:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-appoints-hopcraft-to-key-account-manager-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-appoints-hopcraft-to-key-account-manager-role/ Ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of Graham Hopcraft as its new key account manager - south. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:20:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-completes-turkish-ferry-acquisition-to-boost-mediterranean-presence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-completes-turkish-ferry-acquisition-to-boost-mediterranean-presence/ Following a successful first quarter in 2018, ferry operator DFDS has acquired the Turkish shipping company U.N. Ro-Ro and unveiled a substantial ship investment programme to drive continued growth in both trade and travel. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:11:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-build-new-channel-going-vessel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-build-new-channel-going-vessel/ The Channel is a big and important market for DFDS. Every year, five million passengers, one million cars and 1.2 million trucks travel between Dover-Calais and Dover-Dunkerque on DFDS’ ferries. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:16:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-acquires-turkish-ro-ro-freight-operator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-acquires-turkish-ro-ro-freight-operator/ Danish shipping and logistics group DFDS has acquired Turkey’s largest operator of ro-ro freight ships and will be a major player in the in the strong and continuously growing trade between the EU and Turkey. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:10:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-report-strong-profits-despite-brexit-threat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-report-strong-profits-despite-brexit-threat/ Ferry operator DFDS has reported another record year for 2017, with the company’s annual results released this morning showing an operating profit of DKK2.7 billion, or £321 million, last year. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 03:48:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ferry-operator-dfds-overhauls-on-board-dining-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ferry-operator-dfds-overhauls-on-board-dining-options/ Ferry operator DFDS will refresh its restaurants on the Newcastle to Amsterdam route, as part of extensive plans to improve customer dining choices while also lowering the price. The new restaurants will launch on King Seaways and Princess Seaways from January. Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:23:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevin-thyge-helsinghof-global-sales-director-dfds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/kevin-thyge-helsinghof-global-sales-director-dfds/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Kevin Thyge Helsinghof, global sales director, DFDS, as the ferry operator is recognised as the best in Europe by the World Travel Awards. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:36:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-takes-europes-leading-ferry-operator-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-takes-europes-leading-ferry-operator-title-at-world-travel-awards/ DFDS has been named Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator for the sixth year in a row at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony. DFDS beat four rival ferry operators to the award, which recognises excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:34:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-sales-leadership-for-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-sales-leadership-for-dfds-seaways/ World leading ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of Mark Henderson as its new regional sales manager for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 06:25:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-orders-two-more-ships-for-growing-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-orders-two-more-ships-for-growing-fleet/ Shipping and transport operator DFDS has ordered a further two new freight ships, meaning the business will be operating four large ro-ro ships to freight service customers across the North Sea by 2020. Mon, 19 Jun 2017 06:46:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-reports-strongest-ever-first-quarter-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-reports-strongest-ever-first-quarter-results/ DFDS has reported a strong start to 2017 with revenues for the pan-European ferry and logistics company up four per cent in the first quarter of the year. Thu, 11 May 2017 11:53:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-overcomes-brexit-fears-to-post-strong-financial-results-for-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-overcomes-brexit-fears-to-post-strong-financial-results-for-2016/ Ferry and logistics business DFDS reports no negative impact on volumes from the Brexit effect as it continues to post record earnings. The company’s annual report for 2016 showed that freight volumes and UK-Continental trade flows are holding up well despite the result of the UK referendum last June. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:45:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-shares-success-with-staff-as-ferry-operator-reaches-150th-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-shares-success-with-staff-as-ferry-operator-reaches-150th-anniversary/ Ferry Operator DFDS has today announced that it will give every one of its more than 7,000 employees shares in DFDS as a 150th anniversary gift. All staff who were employed by the company as of December 1st, and who work at least 24 hours a week, will receive 30 shares valued at around DKK 10,000 (€1,300 as of today). Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:26:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-claims-europes-leading-ferry-operator-title-at-world-travel-aw/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-claims-europes-leading-ferry-operator-title-at-world-travel-aw/ DFDS has been named Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator for the sixth year in a row at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia. The awards recognise excellence in the global travel and tourism industry and winners are decided by votes from the public and from travel industry professionals. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:37:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/freight-boom-for-dfds-seaways-on-dover-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/freight-boom-for-dfds-seaways-on-dover-routes/ A 63 per cent increase in freight volumes on the Dover-Dunkirk and Dover-Calais routes in the second quarter of 2016 has helped DFDS register a positive financial performance for the first half of the year. The growth, which has been achieved following the introduction of two new ships on the Dover-Calais service, is the strongest recorded in the company’s history. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:10:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-breaks-records-on-channel-crossing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-breaks-records-on-channel-crossing/ DFDS recorded a record month for freight on its Dover to France routes in March, carrying more than 110,000 vehicles for the first time. The company reached the milestone following the introduction of two new ships, the Cotes des Dunes and the Cotes des Flandres, on its Dover-Calais service to provide 15 daily departures each way on the route. Fri, 13 May 2016 06:17:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-enjoys-record-breaking-passenger-numbers-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-enjoys-record-breaking-passenger-numbers-in-2015/ Award-winning ferry operator DFDS enjoyed a record year on its Newcastle to Amsterdam service in 2015, carrying more than 580,000 passengers. The result was boosted by the company’s strongest ever May to September performance, during which the two ships on the route carried more than a quarter of a million people. Tue, 10 May 2016 09:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-welcomes-latest-vessel-to-dover-calais-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-welcomes-latest-vessel-to-dover-calais-route/ Award-winning ferry operator DFDS has welcomed its second new ferry, Côte des Flandres, on its Dover-Calais service. The ship sailed into Dover last night at 20:15 after its inaugural voyage from Calais. The passenger and freight ferry has been transformed in her brand new DFDS livery, mirroring sister ship, Côte des Dunes, which came into service on February 9th. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 02:44:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cote-des-dunes-joins-dfds-calais-dover-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cote-des-dunes-joins-dfds-calais-dover-route/ The new ships will join Calais Seaways on the service, enhancing DFDS’ daily schedule of sailings between Dover and Calais to up to 30 per day. When combined with DFDS’ three ferries on the Dover-Dunkirk route, DFDS will now operate the largest fleet on the Dover Strait, with up to 54 daily sailings to the two French ports. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:19:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-takes-top-world-travel-awards-title-in-sardinia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-takes-top-world-travel-awards-title-in-sardinia/ DFDS Seaways has been awarded the prestigious accolade of Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015 in Sardinia, Italy for the fourth year in a row. The World Travel Awards, hailed as the premier awards programme for the travel and tourism industry, are designed to recognise commitment to excellence throughout the global travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:59:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-secures-agreement-on-dover-calais-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-secures-agreement-on-dover-calais-route/ DFDS has announced that an agreement between the staff representatives of SCOP-SeaFrance, Eurotunnel and DFDS, concerning the release of the Channel ferries Rodin and Berlioz, has been reached with the assistance of the French transport minister. As part of the agreement, DFDS is committing to the employment of 202 former SCOP-Seafrance employees in its French organisation. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 09:42:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-appoints-rooster-pr-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-appoints-rooster-pr-in-uk/ Having successfully navigated its way through a competitive pitch process, Rooster has taken on the corporate and trade PR brief for DFDS Seaways. DFDS is northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company, operating four outbound passenger routes from the UK and with a network of around 30 routes and 50 freight and passenger ships. Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-services-return-to-normal-as-calais-port-blockade-ends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-services-return-to-normal-as-calais-port-blockade-ends/ French officials have said the blockade in Calais will be lifted and the port of will re-open fully from noon today. The news follows a meeting at the ministry of transport in Paris, with the participation of SCOP SeaFrance, Groupe Eurotunnel and DFDS Seaways. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:29:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-reroutes-vessels-around-calais-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-reroutes-vessels-around-calais-strike/ DFDS Seaways is continuing to divert a fourth ship to its Dover-Dunkirk service for the 16th day in a row as on-going strike action by former MyFerryLink workers continues to prevent the company from operating a full service into Calais. Carsten Jensen, senior vice president and head of DFDS Seaways in the UK commented: “We would like to reassure all our customers that we are open for business on the Channel, with the Calais Seaways continuing to operate on the Dunkirk route alongside our three normal ships.” Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:11:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-at-french-ports-for-third-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-at-french-ports-for-third-day/ Passenger at the Port of Calais continued to be hit by disruption this morning as a strike by ferry workers entered a third day. MyFerryLink workers walked out on Monday over the sale of the company’s ferries to the rival firm DFDS Seaways. The sale is expected to be completed tomorrow, when MyFerryLink will also cease operations. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 06:46:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-to-disrupt-calais-ferry-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-to-disrupt-calais-ferry-services/ Passengers are again being hit by disruption as port workers stage demonstrations in Calais. Thousands of travellers are stranded on both sides of the English Channel as workers protest against the acquisition of MyFerryLink by rival DFDS Seaways. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:50:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-welcomes-malo-seaways-to-dover-calais-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-welcomes-malo-seaways-to-dover-calais-route/ Award-winning ferry operator DFDS Seaways has welcomed Malo Seaways to its Dover-Calais service. Named in honour of the French coastal city, Malo Les Bains, which is located north of Dunkirk, the new ship brings DFDS Seaways’ Dover-France fleet back up to five ships, following the departure of Dieppe Seaways. She joins Calais Seaways on the Dover-Calais service, offering passengers a comfortable and easy 90 minute crossing between the UK and France. Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:52:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-launches-priority-boarding-and-sea-view-lounge-access/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-launches-priority-boarding-and-sea-view-lounge-access/ Passengers travelling with award winning ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, can now upgrade bookings to include access to the Sea View Lounge and priority boarding for cars on its Dover-Dunkirk service. The newly rebranded Sea View Lounge provides the perfect setting for a relaxed crossing and includes a selection of complimentary hot and cold drinks. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:03:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-confirms-replacement-ferry-on-calais-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-confirms-replacement-ferry-on-calais-service/ Award-winning ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, has confirmed that it will be adding Stena Nordica to its Dover-Calais service. The new ship will bring DFDS Seaways’ Dover-France fleet back up to five ships and will replace Dieppe Seaways, which was returned to its owner at the end of November. The ferry will need to go into dry dock for a refit and rebrand before it can join Calais Seaways on the Dover-Calais service, but she is expected to be ready for business in the next couple of months. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:42:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-claims-top-world-travel-awards-crown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-claims-top-world-travel-awards-crown/ DFDS Seaways has been awarded the prestigious accolade of World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the 2014 World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Anguilla for the fourth year in a row. The World Travel Awards, hailed as the premier awards programme for the travel and tourism industry, celebrates excellence throughout the global travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:14:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-commits-to-newhaven-dieppe-ferry-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-commits-to-newhaven-dieppe-ferry-service/ DFDS Seaways and the Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de L’Activité Transmanche, which is responsible for the promotion of cross Channel activities for the Seine-Maritime region, have reached an agreement in principle to extend DFDS Seaways’ operation and marketing of the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry service for an additional year. The agreement was reached between Nicolas Rouly, chairman of the General Council of Seine-Maritime and the SMPAT and Peder Gellert Pedersen, chairman of DFDS Seaways France and underlines the importance of the cross Channel ferry service to the tourism industry in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy. Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:51:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-moots-portsmouth-le-havre-route-closure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-moots-portsmouth-le-havre-route-closure/ DFDS Seaways has announced that it is entering a period of consultation on the viability of its Portsmouth to Le Havre service. The announcement follows a meeting with its union representatives in the Extraordinary Works Council in France. Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:32:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-defends-world-travel-awards-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-defends-world-travel-awards-title/ DFDS Seaways has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator’ at the European leg of the 2014 World Travel Awards in Athens, Greece. It is the eighth consecutive year that the ferry company has been recognised for its outstanding service at the World Travel Awards. Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:09:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-brings-gourmet-cuisine-to-high-seas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-brings-gourmet-cuisine-to-high-seas/ Award-winning ferry operator DFDS Seaways has created a tasty new tapas style menu in the a la carte Blue Riband restaurant onboard King Seaways, which sails between Newcastle and Amsterdam. The delicious new menu draws inspiration from Spanish tapas dishes as well as influences from other European cuisine, creating a menu designed to tempt the taste buds of our passengers. Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:42:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-extends-scania-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-extends-scania-partnership/ DFDS Seaways has signed a new contract with Scania for the transport of truck chassis on the Rotterdam to Felixstowe freight route. The contract will commence today will represent revenue of more than €800,000 in 2014. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:33:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seven-sisters-sets-sail-for-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seven-sisters-sets-sail-for-dfds-seaways/ Award-winning ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, has welcomed ferry Seven Sisters to the Portsmouth-Le Havre route, following the end of the charter period of Norman Voyager. Seven Sisters, which is branded Transmanche, is the sister ship of the Côte D’Albatre, which currently sails on DFDS Seaway’s ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:32:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/records-tumble-at-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/records-tumble-at-dfds-seaways/ DFDS Seaways, the award-winning ferry operator, saw a record number of passenger crossings over the summer of 2013 on its Newcastle to Amsterdam route. Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:59:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/max-foster-passenger-director-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/max-foster-passenger-director-dfds-seaways/ Max Foster, passenger director, DFDS Seaways, talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 2, at ITB 2014. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:54:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-passenger-numbers-for-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-passenger-numbers-for-dfds-seaways/ DFDS Seaways, the award-winning ferry operator, saw a record number of passenger crossings over the summer of 2013 on its Newcastle to Amsterdam route. Despite the ongoing challenging market conditions, over 65,000 passengers sailed in August alone, revealing an increase of almost 4,000 passengers compared to last year. Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:14:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-holds-on-to-crown-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-holds-on-to-crown-at-world-travel-awards/ DFDS Seaways has been named Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the European Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, which took place in Antalya, Turkey. It is the seventh consecutive year that the ferry company has been recognised for its outstanding service at the World Travel Awards. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 09:19:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-reorganises-uk-passenger-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-reorganises-uk-passenger-operation/ DFDS Seaways has introduced a new UK passenger organisation that will be responsible for all passenger sales for DFDS Seaways’ four ferry routes on the English Channel, as well as the passenger routes from Newcastle to Amsterdam and Harwich to Esbjerg. The new UK sales organisation will be headed by Max Foster, who has previously been heading DFDS Seaways’ joint passenger sales organisation in Germany. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:37:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-crowe-head-of-sales-dfds-seaways-wtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-crowe-head-of-sales-dfds-seaways-wtm-2012/ Andrew Crowe from DFDS Seaways talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Market 2012. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:44:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-to-a-short-break-with-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-to-a-short-break-with-dfds-seaways/ Taking your vehicle on holiday with you provides freedom, flexibility and convenience that other forms of transport do not. You can take as much luggage as you like, you can travel around at ease while you are away and you will arrive into Europe rested and relaxed. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:39:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-takes-world-travel-awards-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-takes-world-travel-awards-title/ DFDS Seaways has been named Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the European leg of the 2012 World Travel Awards in the Algarve, Portugal. It is the sixth year running the ferry company has won a World Travel Award, last year winning both Europe’s and the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:33:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-warns-over-ehic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-warns-over-ehic/ DFDS Seaways, the leading Dover-France ferry operator, is warning its passengers to take extra care when organising a European Health Insurance Card, known as an EHIC. The organisation is warning passengers some organisations are charging for the card, when they should be free of charge. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:43:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-warns-over-french-road-safety-changes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-warns-over-french-road-safety-changes/ Leading Dover – France ferry operator, DFDS Seaways is highlighting the need for drivers to carry disposable breathalysers in their cars and motorbikes when driving in France. The new law, made compulsory by French officials from July 1st, states that breathalysers will enable drivers to check whether they are under the legal limit before driving. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:31:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-cross-channel-ferry-route-from-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-cross-channel-ferry-route-from-dfds-seaways/ DFDS Seaways has announced it has secured a second ship for its new Calais-Dover service from April 27th. The cross channel operator is regarded as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator by the World Travel Awards. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:08:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/positive-results-at-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/positive-results-at-dfds-seaways/ The shipping and logistics company DFDS’ turnover and profit grew by 18 per cent in 2011, with growth focused in the Channel, Baltic Sea, and on some major North Sea routes. In spite of the generally difficult market conditions, the group’s turnover grew to a record £1.4 billion and operating result grew to £174 million – a growth of 18 per cent for both. Pre-tax profit was £86 million. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:18:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-offers-prize-to-give-agents-a-rush-of-blood-to-the-head/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-offers-prize-to-give-agents-a-rush-of-blood-to-the-head/ DFDS Seaways is launching an incentive for travel agents to win VIP tickets to see Coldplay in concert. The carrier is considered the World’s Leading Ferry Operator by the World Travel Awards. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:32:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-takes-worlds-leading-ferry-operator-title-at-world-travel-awar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-takes-worlds-leading-ferry-operator-title-at-world-travel-awar/ DFDS Seaways has been named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards in Doha, Qatar. The cruise ferry operator fought off stiff competition from New Zealand, the Baltic Sea and a number of European rivals to claim the trophy. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:44:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seafrance-to-return-to-seas-following-court-ruling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seafrance-to-return-to-seas-following-court-ruling/ SeaFrance has confirmed it will return to operation following a court decision blocking a proposed takeover. The cross Channel ferry operated had ceased departures earlier this week after entering receivership last year. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:28:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-anchors-its-position-as-leading-long-sea-ferry-operator-with-w/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-anchors-its-position-as-leading-long-sea-ferry-operator-with-w/ Cruising to success for the fifth consecutive year, DFDS Seaways has been named Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2011 by World Travel Awards. The cruise ferry operator has successfully won the ‘Oscar’ of the travel industry for five years in a row, championing its commitment to excellent customer service and onboard experience on its Newcastle to Holland and Harwich to Denmark routes. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:05:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-crowe-dfds-seaways-europes-leading-long-sea-ferry-operator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-crowe-dfds-seaways-europes-leading-long-sea-ferry-operator/ Andrew Crowe, Head of Sales & Groups, DFDS Seaways, Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator Andrew Crowe, DFDS Seaways, Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:36:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-sells-maasvlakte-terminal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-sells-maasvlakte-terminal/ DFDS A/S has announced that it has sold its subsidiary DFDS Seaways Maasvlakte B.V. in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to the Rhenus Group. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:37:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-and-drive-to-denmark-with-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-and-drive-to-denmark-with-dfds-seaways/ So pack up the car and kids, sit back and relax as you cruise to Esbjerg on Denmark’s west coast and enjoy the onboard entertainment. Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-and-stena-strike-irish-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-and-stena-strike-irish-deal/ Stena Line has bought two Irish Sea routes from DFSD Seaways in a deal worth €47.5 million – Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham. It says the acquisition will enhance its Irish Seas services by offering several different alternatives for transportation between Ireland and the UK. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-norfolkline-share-the-water-of-life-with-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-norfolkline-share-the-water-of-life-with-europe/ Whisky lovers from Belgium have become the toast of ferry operators DFDS Norfolkline by snapping up bookings on a series of specialist ‘Scotch’ sailings. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:12:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-cruises-wins-wta-accolade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-cruises-wins-wta-accolade/ Cruise ferry operator, DFDS Seaways is sailing on the crest of a wave after winning an Oscar of the travel industry for the fourth successive year. The World Travel Awards named DFDS Seaways as Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2010 at its European awards ceremony. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:57:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-incentive-is-just-the-ticket-for-travel-agents/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-incentive-is-just-the-ticket-for-travel-agents/ DFDS Seaways has launched a Golden Ticket incentive with prizes for travel agents who successfully make bookings on their Newcastle-Amsterdam and Harwich-Esbjerg routes. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/making-tv-history-with-advert-for-dfds-norfolklines-scottish-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/making-tv-history-with-advert-for-dfds-norfolklines-scottish-route/ The ferry company that runs Scotland’s only direct link to Europe has ventured into unchartered waters with its first TV advert to promote the service. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:38:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-completes-504m-take-over-of-norfolkline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-completes-504m-take-over-of-norfolkline/ DFDS Seaways has strengthened its foothold in the UK short-sea crossing market by acquiring Dutch-owned Norfolkline for $504 million. New routes in the take-over include Dover-Dunkirk, Rosyth-Zeebrugge, and Liverpool to Belfast and Dublin. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-acquire-norfolkline-following-ec-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-to-acquire-norfolkline-following-ec-decision/ Danish ferry operator DFDS has confirmed it is to acquire Dutch-based ferry and logistics company Norfolkline following clearance from the European Commission. The deal has been in process since December 2009, with Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller agreeing to sell the debt-free company for €346 million. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:17:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-and-drive-to-disneyland-paris-with-dfds-seaways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-and-drive-to-disneyland-paris-with-dfds-seaways/ This week, DFDS Seaways announced their latest Cruise & Drive break to Disneyland® Paris, with Disneyland Paris specialist and accommodation partner, Leisure Direction. The kids will be able to play their way to Europe whilst mum and dad enjoy some much deserved time out. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:22:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-charity-cruise-raises-over-8000-for-children-north-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-charity-cruise-raises-over-8000-for-children-north-east/ DFDS Seaways has given a leading North East charity, Children North East, a helping hand by donating over £8,000 from its annual charity cruise initiative. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:13:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-have-launched-the-new-mini-cruises-hotel-breaks-2010-brochure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dfds-seaways-have-launched-the-new-mini-cruises-hotel-breaks-2010-brochure/ DFDS Seaways has launched its Mini Cruises & Hotel Breaks 2010 brochure with an extensive range of inspiring new value for money cruise break ideas for 2010. Departures are from Newcastle and Harwich with lead in prices of £69pp for a two night Mini Cruise break. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:52:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2-night-mini-cruise-break-to-amsterdam-from-newcastle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2-night-mini-cruise-break-to-amsterdam-from-newcastle/ Relax with your partner in vibrant Amsterdam - enjoy 2 nights onboard with great food and entertainment, plus several hours to explore this romantic city. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:34:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090520140647367/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090520140647367/ DFDS Seaways has launched an exclusive Travel Agents’ Concessions leaflet highlighting special offers on two different cruise ferry packages to Amsterdam available for travel agents during 2009. Wed, 20 May 2009 07:06:00 +0000