The sun is shining and www.directferries.co.uk announces its top selling British island hopping routes from just £22 per person.

• The Isle of Wight with Direct Ferries from £27.50 return per person

With fantastic beaches, outdoor activities, vineyards, heritage attractions, galleries and museums, the Isle of Wight has something to suit all tastes and ages for a day trip or short break.  Direct Ferries offer numerous services from mainland ports to different points on the Island with a journey time of just 10 minutes on the hovercraft that between Southsea Ferry and Ryde. Prices start from £55 return this summer based on two people travelling by car.

• Jersey with Direct Ferries from £125 per person

Boasting the UK's warmest year-round weather Jersey offers glittering harbours, beautiful beaches, hidden coves and verdant landscapes with British influences and French flair. Direct Ferries offer services to Jersey from Poole and Portsmouth with prices starting from £250 return this summer based on two people travelling by car. 

• The Isle of Arran with Direct Ferries from £22 per person

On the Isle of Arran you'll find the best of Scotland in one small island; mountains, forests, beaches and glens with abundant wildlife, plenty of history and great local food, beer and whisky. Direct Ferries operate 70 weekly sailings from Ardrossan on the mainland to the Arran with prices starting from £45 this summer based on two people travelling by car.  

• The Orkney islands with Direct Ferries from £100 per person

The Orkney Islands off Scotland's north coast have a fascinating landscape of stone circles and prehistoric sites combined with green rolling fields and huge seascapes. Direct Ferries operates services from Scrabster and Aberdeen on the mainland with prices starting at £200 return this summer based on two people travelling by car.

• The Shetlands with Direct Ferries from £225 per person

Britain's most northerly point, the Shetlands are made up of some 100 islands equidistant between the UK and Norway. The landscape and seascapes are wild and dramatic and the islands boast rich birdlife and wildlife with the Europe's highest density of otters. Direct Ferries offer a daily service from Aberdeen with prices starting at £455 return this summer based on two people travelling by car.

• The Outer Hebrides with Direct Ferries from £68 return per person

Visitors will be amazed by the diverse wildlife, beaches of white sands and crystal clear waters as well as beautiful moors, lochs and villages of the Outer Hebrides. Direct Ferries offer services from Ullapool and Oban on the mainland with prices starting from £136 return this summer based on two people travelling by car.

• Guernsey with Direct Ferries from £162 return per person

From surfing, snorkelling, canoeing to building sand castles at the beach, Guernsey offers something for everyone. The island's capital, St Peter Port, is said to be the prettiest harbour town in Europe whilst the south coast cliffs are a walker's paradise. Direct Ferries offer return crossings from Poole - Guernsey from £324 return throughout the summer based on two people travelling by car.  

• The Isles of Scilly with Direct Ferries from £100 return per person

Located off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are an idyllic destination and a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Direct Ferries offer return crossings from Penzance from £100 return per person and aboard travellers may catch a glimpse of dolphins, rare seabirds, basking sharks and minke whales.

For more details on the best routes and fares, or to book, visit www.directferries.co.uk