Direct Ferries, the online ferry booking platform, says it has launched a new look website, www.directferries.co.uk which offers access to 91 ferry companies (and the Eurotunnel), 1,542 ferry routes and over 355 ferry ports offering connections by sea to over 96 countries and islands.*

"Direct Ferries is the one-stop shop for ferry travellers. The site features thousands of ferry crossings and the very best ferry deals all in one place, (currently ferries from Dover to Calais start at £36)," it said in a statement.

There is a comprehensive list of ports and detailed information on routes and destinations, allowing travellers to find the cheapest and most direct ferry crossing. It is not just about deals, the route and port finder makes it easy to find out which operators sail on which routes by looking at a country or by port in the drop down list.

The website features routes all over the world, for example sailings from South Korea to Japan and Russia to Sweden. A handy route map is clearly visible and a simple bar graph shows the average prices paid on a month by month basis.

Matt Davies, managing director at Direct Ferries, said: “We have worked very hard to make the website as clear and easy to navigate as possible. By featuring the best ferry deals in one place, together with informative destination content; customers will not need to look anywhere else. We encourage our customers to interact with us by providing information about their journey, and by rating the ship they travelled on. This means we can provide detailed information on each of the ferry companies on the site, as well as include customer opinions and on board reviews of each of the ships we feature.”

The site also offers train and ferry combined tickets and has a dedicated mini cruise section. By partnering with accommodation provider, booking.com, visitors to the site also have the widest choice of accommodation at the best available prices. Whether stopping overnight on the way to or from the ferry port, or looking for accommodation for the duration of the holiday, there are hotels included for every port and destination. Freight customers are also catered for with a dedicated freight ferry booking service, the company said.