Morning fellas. Just back from a week away ( instead of 2) but managed to get to Morocco.
Ferries - cheaper ones break down, smell of puke and dont sell nice things like cold drink ! The ones to Tangier are horrid, and cheap !
Boulongne is a terrible place to get out of and the ferry port is decaying. That route wont last, the last 2 firms havent from Newhaven / Dover to Boulogne. the Calais route is too powerful as opposition.
The Portsmouth routes are more expensive, but are better for offering more food choise etc etc oh and a cabin ( £80) for 4 berth. Its £60 a night at most inner city hotels, so you cant grumble.
I didnt realise until yesterday that Le Havre and Caen are VERY expensice to dock at.
Due to low water levels around Normandy beaches the routes in and out of caen and Le Havre are very congested.
And its very costly. I dont mind paying the ferry, they are running a business.
Some good news , esopecially for Mr Zarce and other Vommit Commit sufferers. The new portsmouth express to Caen route is MUCH better than the cherbourg one. You can stand out in the open air and the food is better.
I managed to keep my food down yesterday. Also for speed freaks, the initial rush when the boat leaves port is quite amazing as it picks up to its 40 knot cruise quickly, and whilst pulling 200 cars.
Give it ago, because its catching on and will be very busy next year. especially when P&O dont go to Le Havre anymore !!!!
