Ferry Affiliate and Partnership Programmes
Discover the ways to partner with the world's leading ferry booking website Direct Ferries.
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Affiliate Tracking Links
The Direct Ferries Affiliate Program allows content creators, bloggers, and website owners to earn commission by promoting Direct Ferries' ferry booking services. By sharing affiliate links and banners, affiliates can earn revenue for every booking made through their referrals. Any landing page of our website can be converted into a tracking link via our easy to use tracking link generator.
Travel Agent Booking Portal
The travel agent booking portal gives you and your agents access to over 4,400 routes and 300+ ferry operators. You can compare rates, deals and make bookings with no integration needed.
Whitelabel
We will do the hard work for you! You’ll have access to a high converting and constantly optimised white label solution or a co-branded ferry ticket booking engine. Customise the booking widget and engine based on your preferred look and feel whilst choosing from 15 languages. You can use the iFrame deal seeker widget functionality to generate extra visibility on your site. With full flexibility you can customise and edit according to your own preferences, or simply ask us to this for you.
Connect API
Integrate our market leading ferry ticket inventory direct into your booking path. You’ll connect with our RESTful API to have access to over 4,400 routes, 300+ ferry operators and competitive rates for your customers. Fully customisable for your business needs.
Booking Widget
Our customisable widgets are easy to add to your website. It will give your customers the ability to quickly and easily search for their ferry tickets, without leaving your brand environment. With full flexibility, you can customise and edit according to your own preferences.
Who are we?
Direct Ferries Connect is the B2B partnership brand of the world’s largest ferry ticket booking site, Directferries.com. A company leading the way with technology and marketing in the specialised ferry industry. We work with businesses like yours to boost revenue and increase customer loyalty.
Our headquarters is in London with two regional offices in Brighton and Ipswich. Today we are a growing team of over 145 ferry experts.
Connect with our ferry ticketing platform and offer your customers the possibility to compare 4,400 routes and 300+ ferry operators globally and to book their preferred ticket. Apply with us and start selling ferry tickets today!
Why work with us?
A Passion for Ferries
Our international team consists of experienced maritime professionals. We are the ferry experts.
Market Leading Global Coverage
Over 260 ferry operators, 4400+ routes across the world.
Competitive Commission Structure
We offer competitive rates with ‘best in field’ commission rate structure.
Superior Customer Service
We have a high quality customer service team, speaking more than 14 languages.
Integration Flexibility
Easy integration, tailored to fit your business.
Multiple Currency and Language Options
Our integration tools are available in a wide range of currencies and languages, making it easy for your customers to book the way they prefer.
“Thanks to Direct Ferries’ booking tools provided to TUI, our travel advisors can now easily compare and book ferry crossings worldwide. The wide route coverage and responsive support have made ferry bookings faster, simpler, and more reliable for all of us.”
Lisette Snijders, Ancillaries & Third Party Suppliers Manager - TUI Belgium & TUI Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
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Direct Ferries Connect is the B2B partnership brand of Direct Ferries, a leading online ferry ticket booking business. It helps travel agencies, online travel agencies (OTAs), tour operators, affiliate partners and other travel businesses offer ferry bookings to their customers.
By combining access to a global network of ferry operators with flexible booking technology, Direct Ferries Connect enables partners to compare fares, sell ferry tickets and integrate ferry travel into their existing booking journeys. Its solutions are designed to help businesses expand their travel offering, generate additional revenue and improve the customer experience.
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Travel businesses can sell ferry tickets through Direct Ferries Connect using several integration and distribution options, depending on their business model and technical requirements:
· Connect API: Integrate ferry search, availability and booking capabilities into your own website or booking platform using a RESTful API.
· White-label booking engine: Offer a dedicated ferry booking experience under your own brand or through a co-branded solution.
· Booking widgets: Add a customisable ferry search and booking tool to your website, allowing customers to search without leaving your brand environment.
· Affiliate links and deep linking: Refer customers to relevant ferry routes and booking pages, with opportunities to earn commission on qualifying bookings.
· Travel agent booking portal: Compare fares and make bookings through a dedicated portal without requiring a technical integration.
These options allow businesses to choose between a fully integrated booking experience and a simpler, ready-to-use solution.
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Yes. Direct Ferries Connect provides access to a global ferry network, with more than 4,400 routes and over 300 ferry operators available through its partner solutions, subject to the relevant product and route coverage.
The network spans ferry connections across multiple regions, including Europe and Asia, helping travel businesses offer customers international ferry journeys through a single integration or booking platform. Businesses can incorporate ferry travel into their existing services, including wider holiday packages and multimodal travel itineraries.
Specific routes, operators and booking options depend on the destination and the solution used.
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Getting started is straightforward. Visit the Direct Ferries Connect website and select the partner sign-up option to register your interest.
Once you have submitted your application, the partnerships team can help identify the solution that best fits your business, whether you are a travel agency, OTA, tour operator, affiliate publisher or travel technology provider.
You can choose from API integration, a white-label booking engine, booking widgets, affiliate tools and the travel agent booking portal. Signing up is free, and commission opportunities and integration arrangements depend on the partnership model.
For further information, contact the team at affiliateteam@directferries.com or visit the Contact page .
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Yes. Direct Ferries Connect provides a global ferry distribution solution through its Connect API, which acts as a ferry Global Distribution System (GDS). It brings together ferry inventory from multiple operators through a single technical integration, helping travel businesses access ferry routes, compare options and incorporate ferry bookings into their own platforms.
This enables OTAs, travel agencies and multimodal travel providers to distribute ferry tickets without having to build separate integrations with each ferry operator. The API can support a more seamless booking experience and help partners combine ferry travel with other transport services.
Businesses interested in ferry GDS connectivity can contact Direct Ferries Connect to discuss API access, technical requirements and the most suitable integration for their needs.
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Direct Ferries Connect works with a range of travel and technology businesses, including:
· Online travel agencies and online booking platforms.
· Traditional travel agencies and travel management businesses.
· Tour operators and holiday package providers.
· Affiliate websites, travel publishers and content creators.
· Multimodal transport platforms and mobility providers.
· Travel technology companies looking to add ferry inventory to their products.
Whether you need a fully integrated API or a simple booking portal, the available partnership options can help you incorporate ferry ticket sales into your existing business model.