Save 5% on Ferry Bookings with Your Van Club Membership
There’s a particular kind of excitement that builds the moment you start plotting a route that ends with your van rolling onto a ferry. The open water ahead, a foreign coastline waiting on the other side, and nothing but adventure between the two. Whether you’re dreaming of sun-soaked Spanish roads, the rugged beauty of Ireland, or a Greek island-hopping escapade, getting there starts with finding the right sailing at the right price. Members of the van club can enjoy these benefits like no one else, making their adventures even more special.
That’s why we’re genuinely delighted to share this member perk with you. As part of your Van Club membership, you now have access to an exclusive 5% discount on ferry bookings through our partnership with Direct Ferries, the world’s largest ferry comparison and booking platform. Join the van club today to take advantage of this special offer and experience all that comes with being part of the van club.
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it as a member of the van club, ensuring your travels are unforgettable.
What Is Direct Ferries and Why Does It Matter for Van Travellers?
If you’ve ever spent an evening bouncing between ferry operator websites, trying to compare prices, sailing times, and vehicle dimensions across different routes, you’ll know how quickly that process becomes exhausting. Direct Ferries solves that problem entirely.
The platform brings together over 4,400 ferry routes and 900 ports spanning the UK, Europe, and beyond, all in one searchable, easy-to-use space. For motorhome and campervan travellers specifically, this is a game-changer. You can filter sailings by vehicle type, view motorhome-specific pricing, check port facilities, compare departure times, and book securely, all without leaving the page.
Millions of travellers use Direct Ferries each year because it’s fast, transparent, and flexible. For those of us living the van life, where spontaneity and smart planning go hand in hand, that kind of flexibility is everything.
How to Access Your 5% Van Club Discount
Getting your discount is straightforward. Your personal discount code is waiting for you inside the Members’ Portal under the “Member Offers” section. Once you have it:
- Head to our motorhome and campervan ferry bookings page on the Van Club website
- Use the search tool to find your route and sailing
- Enter your unique discount code at checkout to unlock your 5% saving
It really is that simple. No phone calls, no fuss, just a smoother path to your next adventure.
One thing worth noting: while the vast majority of ferry operators qualify for the discount, a small number are excluded. The full list of exclusions is displayed in the Members’ Portal right next to your code, so it’s always worth a quick check before you commit to a booking.
Popular Routes Our Members Are Already Booking
One of the brilliant things about having access to 4,400+ routes is that there’s genuinely something for everyone. Whether you’re after a quick weekend dash or a longer European road trip, the options are wide open. Some of the routes our members use most often include:
- Dover to Calais or Dunkirk — the classic quick gateway into Europe, ideal when you want to maximise time on the road
- Portsmouth to Caen or St Malo — a favourite for heading south through France into Spain or Portugal
- Holyhead to Dublin — brilliant for those planning an Ireland road trip
- Plymouth to Roscoff — a great shout for exploring western France and the Brittany coast
- Newcastle to Amsterdam — popular with members heading into Northern Europe
- Ferries to Spain — perfect for longer sunshine-chasing trips
- Greek island ferries — for those with bigger adventures in mind and more time to spend on them
Whatever your route, you can search and book it directly through our ferry bookings page, with your discount applied at checkout.
Part of Something Bigger
This ferry partnership is just one piece of what your Van Club membership offers. As a non-profit organisation, every penny we bring in gets reinvested into improving what we offer our members. That means more partner discounts, more rallies and events across stunning UK locations, and a community of fellow motorhome and campervan enthusiasts who genuinely love sharing the road.
From exclusive savings on campervan insurance and leisure batteries to 25% off UK and European breakdown cover through our partnership with Emergency Assist Ltd, we’re focused on making the van life more accessible, more affordable, and more enjoyable for everyone who’s part of our community.
The ferry discount is another way we’re doing exactly that. Planning a big European rally with fellow Van Club members? Your 5% saving adds up quickly when you’re coordinating crossings for a group adventure.
Ready to Start Planning?
Spring and summer sailings get booked up faster than you’d think, and with February already here, now is a genuinely good time to start locking in your routes before availability tightens up.
Log into the Members’ Portal, grab your discount code from the Member Offers section, and head over to our ferry bookings page to start comparing routes. Smooth sailing starts here, and your next great adventure is closer than you think.