Travelling from the UK to Spain can be much more enjoyable by sea, although this may take a little longer, enjoy the scenery and views along the way, make the most of the on board entertainment, such as cinema, amusements, bars and restaurants as well as child minding services.
Your holiday or short break will begin form the moment you get onto the ferry. With excellent on board accommodation, including wash rooms and showers you can relax for those who wish to avail of this service.

You can also find great information on ferries to France, Ireland as well as The North Sea and of course all of the sailings from the UK!

Sailings leave from a number of UK ports and travel to many Spanish destinations, such as Bilbao, Santander or Barcelona.
Any of these cities are very beautiful and excellent to visit at any time throughout the year. You will see the benefits of having your car with you while you travel as you can visit the smaller towns outside the major cities for a real Spanish experience!
Find the sailing which suits you best and make the most of the journey.

When you are booking long ferry trips such as those to Spain, always book well in advance, travelling mid week will allow you to have more comfort and space. Try to avoid public and school holidays if possible for cheaper and more peaceful crossings also.
Journey times depend on location, type of boat and operator but, for example a typical journey to Santander will take around 20 hours. However, Hoverspeed ferries to Spain will be faster.

Research different operators and find the best deal which suits you, prices will fluctuate greatly, especially during the summer months and school holidays. Find the holiday which offers more when you travel by ferry!