Booking platform Omio joins forces with Direct Ferries

Unlock unparalleled ferry access to global travellers

Global travel booking platform for multimodal transport, Omio has formed a new strategic partnership with international ferry service Direct Ferries. 

The collaboration involves integrating Direct Ferries' extensive network, which comprises over 2,000 routes from 150 additional carriers.

The partnership, signed in July 2025 and set to go live this December, represents a major step forward in Omio's mission to unify all modes of transport worldwide. 

It will expand ferry options in key regions such as Northern Europe (Sweden, Norway, Finland, UK, Ireland) and introduce new multimodal travel opportunities in Southeast Asia, where Omio already connects flights and buses, as well as across North America, where Omio unifies trains, flights and buses. 

In addition, the collaboration opens entirely new geographical markets for Omio's global audience, such as Australasia, Central America and the Caribbean.

Ferries are an increasingly popular choice among Omio users thanks to their flexibility and diverse travel experiences. Beyond scenic coastal journeys, ferries offer a wide range of travel options, from long-distance overnight routes with private cabins to fast connections between islands. 

They provide a convenient and practical way to travel, often allowing passengers to bring vehicles, bicycles, or extra luggage. 

The partnership allows Omio travellers the opportunity to explore Southeast Asia's peak season routes: Phuket – Koh Phi Phi, Phuket – Koh Lanta or Koh Samui – Koh Tao, now available directly via Omio.

Veronica Diquattro, president, B2C and supply at Omio, said: “This collaboration represents a major leap towards our vision of seamless global multimodal travel, empowering travellers with greater choice, convenience, and flexibility than ever before."

Niall Walsh, CEO at Direct Ferries, said: "The ferry sector has traditionally been complex and fragmented, but the Direct Ferries Connect API, acting as a global ferry GDS, now simplifies this through a single agreement and one unified technical integration. 

"It gives Omio instant access to our full worldwide ferry inventory.”