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Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 03 Jan 2011, 18:51
by trebormint
anaconda wrote:
trebormint wrote:Thanks for that advice, it does work out cheaper at £296.00 but we're 2.5 hrs drive to Newhaven & only 20mins to Portsmouth. I also have to consider the convenience of arriving in France at 8 in the morning if we sail from Portsmouth the previous evening. We would get a good days driving in & get to our first camp site in daylight.
It does seem to be the same old story....convenience costs! I'll probably go with what suits us best & not get too hung up on the price

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Indeed, convenience is well worth paying for, obviously within reason. Were coming down from merseyside so the southern ports are all a fair old distance away. like you we try to sail to a French port which isnt too far from our destination. Generally this means we avoid Dover/Calais as most places are easier to get to from western ports(and as mentioned it means we can avoid the grim M25!).

Once weve picked a couple of sites we'll book the ferry, probably to Dieppe. Were looking at Camping Monsabert and Azay Le Rideau, both in the Loire area. Where you headed?[/quote]


Loire region is beautiful John, especially if you like the amazing Chateaux which scatter throughout. We went there a few years ago during the worst August weather France had ever experienced, (rained everyday for almost two weeks! And cold?!). But this time we're venturing further south to the Pyrenees & then onto the coastal areas near Bordeaux.
I will book the crossing from Portsmouth to Le Havre with LD tomorrow & not dwell on the cost too much, convenience & time is a greater factor for me.

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 04 Jan 2011, 11:13
by Ralf85
Now Norfolkline are quoting about £80 return to France for July/August. They were quoting £150 in November. That is much better.

Patrick

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 04 Jan 2011, 11:40
by T'Onion
PRD wrote:Now Norfolkline are quoting about £80 return to France for July/August. They were quoting £150 in November. That is much better.

Patrick

Just done NFLine , £102 +£12 fuel tax , £114 is by far the cheapest quote I've had to date ,Again 2nd week August for 3 weeks , the LT and 2 adults 1 kid

maybe I should wait a month or so before booking

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 04 Jan 2011, 14:50
by anaconda
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maybe I should wait a month or so before booking [/quote]


Over the years its been very difficult to predict when ferry prices will rise/fall. Ferry companies dont seem to have a set pattern. It will be interesting this year with the ongoing economic situation to see whether there are any offers around (ala the NF line offer). Ive found as a rule of thumb the closer you get to the sailing date the higher the price (at least beyond March/April for summer bookings)). Having said that its quite some time away to peak season so who knows what going to happen. Ive been stung before by waiting.

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 07 Jan 2011, 16:51
by Louey
Just got an email from Sea France - I've sailed with them before and they say I am in their Bon Voyage Privilège members club (not sure if I am)

"Sail across the channel with SeaFrance from just £29*"
Discount Code: JAN11BVP
small print:
*Book and pay by 27th January 2011 and travel from 17th January 2011 up to 20th November 2011.

Return fare shown is valid for a car and up to 5 passengers and applicable to new bookings only. Offer is non refundable and subject to amendment and sailing excess fees.

Weekday fare from £29* each way (Departing Dover Sunday to Thursday or Calais Monday to Friday; an £11 peak season supplement applies on dates shown below). Weekend fare from £35 each way (Departing Dover Friday and Saturday or Calais Saturday and Sunday; a £10 peak season supplement applies on dates shown below). Peak season dates: Dover – Calais: 08/04/11 - 23/04/11, 29/04/11 - 03/05/11, 28/05/11 - 06/06/11, 22/07/11 - 27/08/11 Calais – Dover: 15/04/11 - 03/05/11, 28/05/11 - 06/06/11, 30/07/11 - 04/09/11

Not sure if it will give a discount for campers but worth a try.

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 07 Jan 2011, 17:54
by Ian Hulley
GOOD MAN !

Got to be worth a go

Ian

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 07 Jan 2011, 19:40
by twiggy
Motorsport travel is always worth a try.

01759 301010 ask for Craig

twigs

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 07 Jan 2011, 22:28
by T'Onion
Leon , the JAN11BVP discount quote brings it down to £50 each way .. Thats 2 adults , 1 kids , the 5m motorhome with bikes and topbox , travelling in August ( 8ish til 25thish) Thanks Matey will be booking this weekend

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 08 Jan 2011, 10:07
by Flibbertigibbet
I too just go the discount code my quote came to 117 I think but cant book as I have no van

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 08 Jan 2011, 12:21
by Ian Hulley
Done it

£107 return 6th > 23rd August 3 adults, 1 child, civilised times

I owe you one Leon

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 08 Jan 2011, 14:37
by anaconda
Louey

Thanks for the heads up. We normally go to a western French port but at those prices its got to be worth thinking about

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 08 Jan 2011, 17:58
by Louey
Ian Hulley wrote: I owe you one Leon

Don't be daft - I knew had received a few emails like the one I posted other last few months then that popped up in my inbox and I thought it should be shared. Send us a PM with details of your booking and I'll have a chat with Heather - you might have company for a while (if you want it)

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 08 Jan 2011, 20:21
by Bowton Lad
Thanks for the info about the discount code, Louey. I'll be booking with Sea France this weekend for a trip in May/June.

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 09 Jan 2011, 13:33
by T'Onion
just got the same email from seafrance

Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??

Posted: 09 Jan 2011, 16:34
by anaconda
I cant get it under £170 return which makes it not worth the extra effort of Dover Calais. Hmmmm I must try harder!


I dont want to go even further away to Dunkirk on Norfolk line either.