About England

England comprises the central and southern parts of Great Britain which lies in the North Atlantic, separate from continental Europe. The country is the largest of the four so-called ‘home nations’ that make up the United Kingdom and also includes over 100 smaller islands including the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. England’s capital city, London, is a vast and diverse metropolitan centre and a global capital of finance, culture and fashion. Travel by ferry is popular and convenient mode of transport amongst the British public and as an island with a wealth of first class ferry ports, England is a great departure point by ferry for many destinations, both domestic and international. Many of the worlds’ leading ferry companies are household names and operate numerous crossings serving the population of Great Britain.

About Belgium

With a population of around 11 million people and 3 official languages, Belgium is bordered by France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands with its coast facing the North Sea. Belgium is a great place for a visit, with many destinations to choose from for a short or long break. From well-known cities in the northern Flanders region such as Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges and those in the southern French speaking region Wallonia of Lieges, Namur and Mons to its multilingual capital city of Brussels. Despite its size and perhaps slightly dull reputation, Belgium is one of the most multicultural places in Europe and is sometimes referred to as Europe in a nutshell. Travelling by ferry to Belgium provides an ideal connection from the northern part of the UK to the continent thus reducing the hundreds of miles of driving required for travelling to mainland Europe via southern England. On arrival you’ll have direct access to the excellent motorway connections of Belgium making it simple to get around, into France, Holland or beyond.