Direct Ferries Reviews 

85,875
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 11,980 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the booking process for being easy, quick, and straightforward, often highlighting the user-friendly website and its clear presentation of travel information. Many people appreciate the ability to easily compare routes and prices, frequently finding them competitive or better than booking directly. However, some customers also noted issues with price fluctuations and unexpected fees during the booking process. There were also instances where people found it difficult to amend bookings or encountered problems with booking accuracy and availability.

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Website

Customers had positive experiences with the website, finding it very easy to navigate and use, with many... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booking was relatively easy. Only difficulty was telling if there's a window in our room. Picture showed yes, but there was an 'x' in the window selection box. We want a window and time will tell.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A suggestion: When traveling, I always make paper copies of important papers, i.e., air, train and boat itineraries and confirmation Nos. , etc. in case my phone or laptop is damaged, lost or stole... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Because of Direct Ferries web site, i will be haveing all choses, and select once time, which one is suitable for me. It is very suitable and useful. Thank you very much direct ferries.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The one problem I had was that after booking 3 separate rides, only 1 could be uploaded to my wallet. the other 2 summaries didn't give me that option. Is there a solution to this? Everything else we... See more


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  1. Ferry Service

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Direct Ferries is the world's leading independent ferry ticket retailer. With a choice of over 4412 ferry crossings and more than 901 ports worldwide, we use real-time pricing and availability to allow you to compare and book ferries anytime, anywhere, using our website or app. At Direct Ferries, we bring you the best value for your money. We offer tickets from the biggest ferry companies for the most popular destinations worldwide at competitive prices. Explore our website to discover ports, routes, and a wealth of useful information to assist you in planning your trip. Our straightforward ferry booking search tool ensures you find the perfect sailing for you, guaranteeing the best price and maximum savings. For travellers seeking the most popular destinations and ferry crossing routes, Direct Ferries has you covered. From iconic routes like Dover to Calais, connecting the UK to France, to picturesque journeys across the Greek Islands, our platform offers a diverse range of options. Explore the scenic Norwegian fjords or sail to the enchanting Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. Whether it's the Mediterranean's sun-soaked beaches or the Scottish Highlands' rugged charm, Direct Ferries provides seamless booking experiences for your dream destinations. With our user-friendly website and app, planning your next adventure is as easy as a few clicks. We check up to 1 million prices daily and help arrange over a million crossings yearly for our customers. That's why over 7 million customers and counting trust us.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unserious business - Selling soldouts tickets who doesnt exist

We’ve booked a ferry from Fukouka to Busan, cancelled our flight plan, booked hotel in Fukouka, just for Directferries to cancel/rebooking our trip for a week later..
They dont have up-to-date knowledge about how many seats/rooms has been sold. THEY ARE GUESSING ON YOUR BEHALF.
And when we are reaching out trough their online chat, they are SLOW to respond. If they even do respond.

Thanks for making our journey a lot more difficult.

27 July 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ferry Price Doubled

It was very strange. I had put in the request for the return dates without specifying the times. The ferry prices were very interesting but too early for us. So I redid the request with more suitable times, and to our shock the prices had doubled. We therefore bought the Shuttle tickets instead even though they were slightly more expensive because we would gain at least an hour in the crossing. I think that of the ferry wants to remain competitive, this sort of price change must not occur.

25 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, booked about an hour before we arrived in Dover and got straight on the ferry to Calais.

25 July 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Caused stress and confusion

Caused stress and confusion. We had got stuck in france because of lost car keys. I found the site very unhelpful regarding rebooking. In retrospect I should have just cancelled and rebooked. Upon trying to change the ferry return I was told it was multiple different prices between £40 and £190 before settling at £90. This rescheduled sailing had to be cancelled and the rebooked one was around the original price- very frustrating

9 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking

Very easy to follow the ferry schedule and book based on time of day and time on ferry. Directions to ferry were clear and easy to follow.

16 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good booking service.

Great App, been using it for two/ three years. In the past it used to be very glitchy but now it’s working absolutely fine. Keep up the good work.
The only complaint I have is that the price for booking a ferry now days is spiralling out of control year on year.

8 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete waste of time

Our experience with Direct Ferries in Sweden was extremely frustrating and a complete waste of time.

Their platform is highly misleading. They advertise ferry departures, prices, and availability that appear to be bookable, but after you go through the entire process—including providing your personal details and payment card information—you are only informed that this is not a confirmed booking, but merely a booking request.

Over the next 48 hours, they repeatedly came back saying that our selected option was unavailable and kept offering different alternatives with different departure times, and even different onboard accommodation. In other words, the service they advertised was never actually available.

By the time we realized that Direct Ferries was simply acting as a middleman with no ability to secure the booking they displayed, we cancelled the request. Unfortunately, they had already wasted two full days, during which the best options with the original ferry operator had sold out.

If we had booked directly with the ferry company from the beginning, we would have avoided this entire experience.

Direct Ferries added no value whatsoever—only delays, misleading availability, and unnecessary frustration. I would strongly recommend booking directly with the ferry operator instead of using this platform.

24 July 2026
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