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Ferries doing a roaring trade in the UK

Ferry Online Travel News 25/09/2007

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Britons still keen on the ferries

Being an island nation, the United Kingdom makes regular use of ferries to get people and cars between surrounding islands and the European continent. In a time where low-cost airlines are de riguer, statistics for 2007 gathered regarding the frequency of ferry travel shows the industry is actually growing. Month per month statistics show a steady increase, with August showing the highest percentages of growth, with occupancy of cars was up 4.6% in August, with a rise of 2.7% since January. For short jaunts, the volume of cars was up 9.5% for August and 6.4% since the beginning of the year. Bill Gibbons, director of the Passenger Shipping Association explains, 'We have seen this continuing trend for over a year now and I am confident it is here to stay. 'The ferry industry has worked hard over a number of years to make the experience better for customers and it is now finally paying off. 'Customers now realize the convenience and hassle-free nature of ferry travel and the numerous benefits such as shorter check-in times, the freedom of travelling with their own car - taking as much luggage as they can fit in or on top of their cars at no extra cost - and the opportunity to relax onboard modern luxury cruise style ships. 'The boost in ferry travel throughout August suggests that many holidaymakers are using ferries as an alternative to travel by air and we expect this to continue.'

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