Ferry to france

[elvis]

Who what when where ?

Anybody got any good websites or advice on a cheap sailing to northern France in august with a car plus 4 ?

And of course we shall need somewhere to stay , get to work mongs.

[Hand Shandy]

Done it a few times - we normally go Dover-Dunkirk. Is miles cheaper than going to Calais, which is only 20 minutes down the coast when you get there anyway.

 

Check Norfolk Line ferries...

 

Re staying somewhere - look yourself you lazy bastard!

[Hand Shandy]

Just done a quick check on their website.

 

If you leave at 0400 on 01/08/08 and come back at the same time on 08/08/08, it'll cost you £63 all in...

[Hand Shandy]

Same trip (at about the same times) between Dover and Calais on P&O will be £104...

[elvis]

Just done a quick check on their website.

 

If you leave at 0400 on 01/08/08 and come back at the same time on 08/08/08, it'll cost you £63 all in...

 

:eek::eek::eek:

 

4 am , Are you insane ?

 

My family are absolutely fuckin nuts..... in the daytime !

 

I can see i will have to look MYSELF.Pah.

[Hand Shandy]

Sea France Dover Calais same dates = £90

[Hand Shandy]

Ah yes, but by going at 4am, they'll all be asleep on the ferry!

 

My usual trick has been to catch a ferry at about midnight and then drive down through France to Bordeaux without stopping. Probably not the most sensible idea, but you miss the Paris traffic!

 

Norfolk Line has always been the cheapest whenever we've looked - probably not as posh as P&O or SeaFrance, and the crossing takes a bit longer, but much cheaper.

[ashleygerrald]

we did book with norfolkline ferries for £19

 

ashley

[mattyq]

Portsmouth to Cherbourg is always a good one. You land in Normandy and Brittany is just down the road. Perfect for cheeses, cider and calvados

[Newport]

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[Acid]

swim you lazy bastard.

[Ron Yeats Rules]

August is unfortunately high season so it's the most expensive.

 

I'd suggest trying Cottages 4you and you get the ferry dirt cheap as part of the deal.

 

I'd recommend the Petite Suisse area in Normandy (just to the SW of Caen). Only about 4 hours from Calais and it's great scenery, not too many Brits and a very pleasant place indeed.