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Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 09 Jan 2011, 20:57
by T'Onion
anaconda wrote: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.
when are you travelling ?
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 09:09
by Ian Hulley
Just an interesting aside on this subject ... for those registered as a 'Panel Van' in the Terms and Conditions which I got in my emailed confirmation ...
Vehicles: This fare is available for cars, motorhomes, motorcycles and motorcycle combinations only and up to five passengers.
This fare is not available for vans.
No doubt this will show up on their system as soon as you enter your registration, same as those of us blessed with lpg do if we try to book with Eurotunnel.
Ian
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 09:47
by anaconda
T'Onion wrote:anaconda wrote: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.
when are you travelling ?
Peak season. I just did two quick tries so I probably need to look closer at the relevant days/times when the offer applies.
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 11:50
by T'Onion
same here , £50 each way , no matter on the size of the van , topbox ,bikes , or height . 2 adults and i 11y/o .. didn't matter on the day or time
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 12:12
by Ian Hulley
T'Onion wrote:same here , £50 each way , no matter on the size of the van
If the vehicle is over 8 metres in length a supplement of £12.50 per metre or part thereof will be charged. If the additional metreage is not declared in advance, the additional metreage will be charged at check-in.
That'll "frell" 72Bug up then
Looks like they've charged us about a fiver extra for Tina being an adult by then
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 12:17
by 16vmini
just booked my august trip , dover to calias , 136 quid ( plus a little bit of cash back via quid co)
thats with P&O , might not be the cheapest , but was ok for me. booked direct.
early boat , but plan to camp over near dover anyway
Matt
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 13:53
by gazza
HOORAY HOORAY ITS A HULLEY HULLEY DAY Wine based jaunt to southern France wot more does a man need than good friends red wine and sunshine no frelling airports planes or holiday reps thanks to Ian and Louey for the nod
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 13:56
by Ian Hulley
gazza wrote: wot more does a man need than good friends red wine and sunshine
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 14:10
by Ralf85
16vmini wrote:just booked my august trip , dover to calias , 136 quid ( plus a little bit of cash back via quid co)
thats with P&O , might not be the cheapest , but was ok for me. booked direct.
early boat , but plan to camp over near dover anyway
Matt
Norfolk ferries are the cheapest and will probably remain the cheapest. They also have the most modern and comfortable fleet of ships and Dunkirk is only a few minutes up the motorway from Calais.
Patrick
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 14:13
by 16vmini
PRD wrote:
Norfolk ferries are the cheapest and will probably remain the cheapest. They also have the most modern and comfortable fleet of ships and Dunkirk is only a few minutes up the motorway from Calais.
Patrick
good to know for next time, and you get 7% quidco :
http://www.quidco.com/norfolkline/
Matt
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 14:17
by Ian Hulley
We couldn't get N/line under £150, even at stoooopid o'clock ... we've been with them loads of times. £107 on Sea France with civilised sailing times.
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 15:07
by Ralf85
Ian Hulley wrote:We couldn't get N/line under £150, even at stoooopid o'clock ... we've been with them loads of times. £107 on Sea France with civilised sailing times.
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 15:16
by Bowton Lad
PRD wrote:
Norfolk ferries are the cheapest and will probably remain the cheapest.
Not at the moment they're not. Sea France is much cheaper when using the ''JAN11BVP'' discount posted by Louey.
I'm sailing Dover - Calais, going out in May & returning in early June. The original prices were:- Norfolk Lines £119.00, Sea France £130.00 & P&O £138.00. With the discount Sea France drops to £85.00 but if I return on Monday rather than Sunday, it's only £68.00. I would rather return on the Sunday because there is less traffic. Who wants to negotiate the world's biggest car park (M25) on a Monday?
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 16:20
by horns
Norfolkline are sometimes the cheapest - that said, it's been quite a while since they've been the best quote for us. I can't say I miss Dunkirk, to be honest...
Re: 2011 ferry discounts ??
Posted: 10 Jan 2011, 17:48
by Willoughby
T'Onion wrote:anyone got any links or codes ?
just 'done' a few quotes and they are coming back 'silly'
Caravan Club have some good deals if you are a member.
U lot are lucky the ferry from Scotland has been Canned. At £900 return to france na wonder.
I now need to Drive 3 Hrs to Newcastle and cheap book in advance fare is still onver £400.
Grrrrrrrrr
Kev