UTRECHT, Netherlands, Sept. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Eurail Pass travelers can benefit from up to a 40% discount on European ferry crossings
Grimaldi Lines and Eurail have augmented their partnership, offering Eurail Pass travelers even deeper discounts on ferry crossings between Spain, Greece, Sicily and Sardinia.
From September 1, 2014 Eurail's benefit partner Grimaldi Lines offers a 20% discount on ferry crossings and a 10% discount on accommodation supplements such as Pullman seats, berths and cabins to Eurail Pass travelers who purchase a Eurail Pass on or after this date. These discounts apply to standard as well as special fares such as advanced booking offers. The discounts are also applicable in the off-season, providing even more value for money by saving 40% when booking ship passages between September 15 and December 21, 2104. Eurail Pass travelers can make reservations and redeem these special discounts via Grimaldiˈs Contact Centers and at its points of sales in Italy and Spain. For more information, please visit http://www.grimaldi-lines.com.
In addition, Eurail travelers can find detailed information about the Grimaldi Lines discounts on the Rail Planner App. This free and off-line app is available from the App Store or Google Play, providing travelers with valuable information, such as a complete list of Eurail Pass benefits by country, a European railway timetable and more. For further details, please visit:
http://www.eurailgroup.org/railplanner
Grimaldi Lines, owned by the Grimaldi Group, is one of Europe's leading shipping companies, offering ferry services to the most popular tourism destinations in the Mediterranean region. Grimaldi Lines connections are synonymous with convenience, comfort and safety, while its Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona routes, servicing Sardinia and Spain, offer facilities and services similar to those of cruise ships.
Eurail offers four types of Eurail Passes as part of its product portfolio to those residing outside of Europe: the Eurail Global Pass valid in 24 member countries, Eurail Select Pass, Eurail Regional Pass and Eurail One Country Pass. Eurail Passes are available from a worldwide network of Authorized Sales Agents. Please visit: http://www.eurailgroup.org/eurail-vendors.
Established in 2001, the Eurail Group G.I.E. is responsible for the marketing and management of the InterRail and Eurail Passes, providing unlimited rail travel across Europe. The organization is based in Utrecht (the Netherlands) and is wholly owned by thirty railway and shipping companies. In addition, the Group has many benefit partners, including hotels, transport companies and museums, which offer their services either at a reduced rate or free of charge to rail pass holders.
For more information, please contact:
Eurail Group corporate website and press room: http://www.eurailgroup.org
E-mail: pressinfo@eurailgroup.org
