Did you know you can cross Europe, from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, by boat? Well you can, and it's a giant adventure.
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While it is not as fast a means of transportation as flying, it is still possible to sail both ways and see something of Europe within a reasonable period of time. Speaking generally, there are two ways to cross the Atlantic by sea.
By train from the UK to FranceThe fastest route is to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras International Railway Station to either Lille Europe (1 hour 22 mins) or to Gare du Nord in the French capital Paris (2 hours 16 mins). Both these stations are hubs to onward travel throughout France.
It's cheaper (and cooler) than flying.Cargo cruises cost between $65 and $125 per day, which includes lodging and three meals a day. Voyages usually last between 40 and 50 days, but some people opt for segmented trips that last a few weeks, leaving on a boat, disembarking at a port, and returning home by plane.
On average, RoRo shipping can cost from $1,000 to $2,000 per linear foot of boat length for transatlantic transport. Prices may vary depending on the boat's size, weight, and destination.
If your cruise begins and ends in Europe, such as in Barcelona or Athens, then you will have to fly internationally in order to reach the ship, and you will need a valid passport to gain entry to the country.
you've lived in the UK for 20 years or more. you're aged 18 to 25 and you've lived in the UK for at least half your life. you can't return to the country because you'd be persecuted or seriously harmed - for example, if you'd be tortured.
Private yachts are required to undergo customs clearance when entering or leaving a country's territorial waters. You must report to the nearest Customs and Border Protection office within 24 hours of your arrival and be ready with the proper documentation for your private yacht.
Dover - Calais ferry tickets start at around €36 for foot passengers and at about €80 for passengers who travel with a vehicle. On the other hand, prices for the Eurotunnel start at over €100 for a one-way drive to France from the UK. Conclusion: the ferry from the UK to France is usually cheaper than the Eurotunnel.
Sailings from Dover – Dunkirk take on average 2h. The fastest ferry from England to France is from Folkestone. There are 27 nautical miles (50km) from Folkestone to Calais, with an average crossing time of around 35 minutes.