Why was the Iceland ferry discontinued?
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I understand there used to be lots of ferry options to Iceland via the North Sea. The one I really wanted to try was from Lerwick. I'm not sure if this ferry went directly to Iceland or if it stopped at the Faeroe Islands. You have no idea how badly I'd want to take this adventure, mainly so I can drive my car around Iceland, but let's not get too far from the point.
I've read a few comments online saying things like it was a 'hellish' journey, or just unpleasant and unpopular. However none of these people elaborated on why the service was poorly received. Could it be the distance? The cold? The price? The choppy seas in winter time? The lack of people on board?
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I understand there used to be lots of ferry options to Iceland via the North Sea. The one I really wanted to try was from Lerwick. I'm not sure if this ferry went directly to Iceland or if it stopped at the Faeroe Islands. You have no idea how badly I'd want to take this adventure, mainly so I can drive my car around Iceland, but let's not get too far from the point.
I've read a few comments online saying things like it was a 'hellish' journey, or just unpleasant and unpopular. However none of these people elaborated on why the service was poorly received. Could it be the distance? The cold? The price? The choppy seas in winter time? The lack of people on board?
ferries
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dda
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asked Jun 21 at 18:20
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It was almost certainly dropped because of a lack of demand. If the service was busy and profitable, it would probably still run.
– anomuse
Jun 21 at 18:27
The answer to the question in the title is probably just that the market for long passenger-carrying ferry crossings has declined severely after air travel has become increasingly affordable.
– Henning Makholm
Jun 21 at 18:28
– Henning Makholm I find that a bit sad (for me) because while airplanes are fast, they don't satisfy the same type of adventure you get from a ferry where you can bring back loads of souvenirs and all the freedom you get with your car... also I hate airports with a passion
– Jonas Bezzubovas
Jun 21 at 18:30
While not an answer to your question - smyrilline.com operate a ferry from the faro islands to Iceland.
– skifans
Jun 21 at 19:32
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smyrilline.com Am I missing something? This company claims to sail from Denmark, and vehicles are permitted. Or is this the company that suspended the route?
– Jim MacKenzie
Jun 21 at 21:53
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I understand there used to be lots of ferry options to Iceland via the North Sea. The one I really wanted to try was from Lerwick. I'm not sure if this ferry went directly to Iceland or if it stopped at the Faeroe Islands. You have no idea how badly I'd want to take this adventure, mainly so I can drive my car around Iceland, but let's not get too far from the point.
I've read a few comments online saying things like it was a 'hellish' journey, or just unpleasant and unpopular. However none of these people elaborated on why the service was poorly received. Could it be the distance? The cold? The price? The choppy seas in winter time? The lack of people on board?
ferries
edited Jun 22 at 7:06
dda
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asked Jun 21 at 18:20
Jonas Bezzubovas
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I understand there used to be lots of ferry options to Iceland via the North Sea. The one I really wanted to try was from Lerwick. I'm not sure if this ferry went directly to Iceland or if it stopped at the Faeroe Islands. You have no idea how badly I'd want to take this adventure, mainly so I can drive my car around Iceland, but let's not get too far from the point.
I've read a few comments online saying things like it was a 'hellish' journey, or just unpleasant and unpopular. However none of these people elaborated on why the service was poorly received. Could it be the distance? The cold? The price? The choppy seas in winter time? The lack of people on board?
ferries
edited Jun 22 at 7:06
dda
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asked Jun 21 at 18:20
Jonas Bezzubovas
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edited Jun 22 at 7:06
dda
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edited Jun 22 at 7:06
dda
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edited Jun 22 at 7:06
dda
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asked Jun 21 at 18:20
Jonas Bezzubovas
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asked Jun 21 at 18:20
Jonas Bezzubovas
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asked Jun 21 at 18:20
Jonas Bezzubovas
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It was almost certainly dropped because of a lack of demand. If the service was busy and profitable, it would probably still run.
– anomuse
Jun 21 at 18:27
The answer to the question in the title is probably just that the market for long passenger-carrying ferry crossings has declined severely after air travel has become increasingly affordable.
– Henning Makholm
Jun 21 at 18:28
– Henning Makholm I find that a bit sad (for me) because while airplanes are fast, they don't satisfy the same type of adventure you get from a ferry where you can bring back loads of souvenirs and all the freedom you get with your car... also I hate airports with a passion
– Jonas Bezzubovas
Jun 21 at 18:30
While not an answer to your question - smyrilline.com operate a ferry from the faro islands to Iceland.
– skifans
Jun 21 at 19:32
1
smyrilline.com Am I missing something? This company claims to sail from Denmark, and vehicles are permitted. Or is this the company that suspended the route?
– Jim MacKenzie
Jun 21 at 21:53
 |Â
show 4 more comments
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It was almost certainly dropped because of a lack of demand. If the service was busy and profitable, it would probably still run.
– anomuse
Jun 21 at 18:27
The answer to the question in the title is probably just that the market for long passenger-carrying ferry crossings has declined severely after air travel has become increasingly affordable.
– Henning Makholm
Jun 21 at 18:28
– Henning Makholm I find that a bit sad (for me) because while airplanes are fast, they don't satisfy the same type of adventure you get from a ferry where you can bring back loads of souvenirs and all the freedom you get with your car... also I hate airports with a passion
– Jonas Bezzubovas
Jun 21 at 18:30
While not an answer to your question - smyrilline.com operate a ferry from the faro islands to Iceland.
– skifans
Jun 21 at 19:32
1
smyrilline.com Am I missing something? This company claims to sail from Denmark, and vehicles are permitted. Or is this the company that suspended the route?
– Jim MacKenzie
Jun 21 at 21:53
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It was almost certainly dropped because of a lack of demand. If the service was busy and profitable, it would probably still run.
– anomuse
Jun 21 at 18:27
It was almost certainly dropped because of a lack of demand. If the service was busy and profitable, it would probably still run.
– anomuse
Jun 21 at 18:27
The answer to the question in the title is probably just that the market for long passenger-carrying ferry crossings has declined severely after air travel has become increasingly affordable.
– Henning Makholm
Jun 21 at 18:28
The answer to the question in the title is probably just that the market for long passenger-carrying ferry crossings has declined severely after air travel has become increasingly affordable.
– Henning Makholm
Jun 21 at 18:28
– Henning Makholm I find that a bit sad (for me) because while airplanes are fast, they don't satisfy the same type of adventure you get from a ferry where you can bring back loads of souvenirs and all the freedom you get with your car... also I hate airports with a passion
– Jonas Bezzubovas
Jun 21 at 18:30
– Henning Makholm I find that a bit sad (for me) because while airplanes are fast, they don't satisfy the same type of adventure you get from a ferry where you can bring back loads of souvenirs and all the freedom you get with your car... also I hate airports with a passion
– Jonas Bezzubovas
Jun 21 at 18:30
While not an answer to your question - smyrilline.com operate a ferry from the faro islands to Iceland.
– skifans
Jun 21 at 19:32
While not an answer to your question - smyrilline.com operate a ferry from the faro islands to Iceland.
– skifans
Jun 21 at 19:32
1
1
smyrilline.com Am I missing something? This company claims to sail from Denmark, and vehicles are permitted. Or is this the company that suspended the route?
– Jim MacKenzie
Jun 21 at 21:53
smyrilline.com Am I missing something? This company claims to sail from Denmark, and vehicles are permitted. Or is this the company that suspended the route?
– Jim MacKenzie
Jun 21 at 21:53
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Low cost airlines are what killed the ferry. Nowadays you can buy a round trip ticket from mainland Europe to Iceland for as little as 100 euros, so the vast majority of people would rather save time and money by flying and renting a car. And if you don't have a car taking the ferry is even less attractive.
Cheap airlines are also the reason why night trains are disappearing and routes such as the London to Istanbul train have long become a tourist attraction rather than a practical mode of travel (unless you're the guy from Seat61). And they're also why you no longer see boats full of immigrants landing in New York from Europe - nowadays you just take a relatively short flight :)
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Low cost airlines are what killed the ferry. Nowadays you can buy a round trip ticket from mainland Europe to Iceland for as little as 100 euros, so the vast majority of people would rather save time and money by flying and renting a car. And if you don't have a car taking the ferry is even less attractive.
Cheap airlines are also the reason why night trains are disappearing and routes such as the London to Istanbul train have long become a tourist attraction rather than a practical mode of travel (unless you're the guy from Seat61). And they're also why you no longer see boats full of immigrants landing in New York from Europe - nowadays you just take a relatively short flight :)
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Low cost airlines are what killed the ferry. Nowadays you can buy a round trip ticket from mainland Europe to Iceland for as little as 100 euros, so the vast majority of people would rather save time and money by flying and renting a car. And if you don't have a car taking the ferry is even less attractive.
Cheap airlines are also the reason why night trains are disappearing and routes such as the London to Istanbul train have long become a tourist attraction rather than a practical mode of travel (unless you're the guy from Seat61). And they're also why you no longer see boats full of immigrants landing in New York from Europe - nowadays you just take a relatively short flight :)
answered Jun 23 at 7:15
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Low cost airlines are what killed the ferry. Nowadays you can buy a round trip ticket from mainland Europe to Iceland for as little as 100 euros, so the vast majority of people would rather save time and money by flying and renting a car. And if you don't have a car taking the ferry is even less attractive.
Cheap airlines are also the reason why night trains are disappearing and routes such as the London to Istanbul train have long become a tourist attraction rather than a practical mode of travel (unless you're the guy from Seat61). And they're also why you no longer see boats full of immigrants landing in New York from Europe - nowadays you just take a relatively short flight :)
answered Jun 23 at 7:15
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Low cost airlines are what killed the ferry. Nowadays you can buy a round trip ticket from mainland Europe to Iceland for as little as 100 euros, so the vast majority of people would rather save time and money by flying and renting a car. And if you don't have a car taking the ferry is even less attractive.
Cheap airlines are also the reason why night trains are disappearing and routes such as the London to Istanbul train have long become a tourist attraction rather than a practical mode of travel (unless you're the guy from Seat61). And they're also why you no longer see boats full of immigrants landing in New York from Europe - nowadays you just take a relatively short flight :)
answered Jun 23 at 7:15
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answered Jun 23 at 7:15
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answered Jun 23 at 7:15
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It was almost certainly dropped because of a lack of demand. If the service was busy and profitable, it would probably still run.
– anomuse
Jun 21 at 18:27
The answer to the question in the title is probably just that the market for long passenger-carrying ferry crossings has declined severely after air travel has become increasingly affordable.
– Henning Makholm
Jun 21 at 18:28
– Henning Makholm I find that a bit sad (for me) because while airplanes are fast, they don't satisfy the same type of adventure you get from a ferry where you can bring back loads of souvenirs and all the freedom you get with your car... also I hate airports with a passion
– Jonas Bezzubovas
Jun 21 at 18:30
While not an answer to your question - smyrilline.com operate a ferry from the faro islands to Iceland.
– skifans
Jun 21 at 19:32
1
smyrilline.com Am I missing something? This company claims to sail from Denmark, and vehicles are permitted. Or is this the company that suspended the route?
– Jim MacKenzie
Jun 21 at 21:53