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I want to travel by ferry from Italy (pref Venice) to Igoumentiza towards end April until middle(ish) May, camping on board in Autotrail 6.5m + bike rack, 1 over 60, 1 adult. I am getting all sorts of varying prices from Minoan & Anek each time I try to get a quote, one of which was over 600 euros. Is this really correct for this time of year? Do I need to book in advance or can I just turn up... dates are not critical. Would the price be higher or lower if I was to just turn up? None of the special offers seem to cover this route/camping on deck option. Any ideas/suggestions welcome.
The Venice route is very popular and there are fewer camping on board slots than the Ancona routes so I would recommend booking in advance. We turned up once without booking and had to hang around for hours trying to get a ticket, which was touch and go as the ship was nearly full.
If you are prepared to sail from Ancona then there is more choice of sailings, I would still advise advance booking, these routes get more and more popular each year with motorhomers and caravanners.
Booking online is not as straightforward as our UK ferry routes so if you are having problems (lots do), then why not try Viamare booking agents.
You won't be charged anymore than booking online and you also have the added peace of mind of proper tickets in your pocket as opposed to just an online reference number to take with you.
They know the booking procedures well and will get you the best prices and available discounts all for the additional cost of a phonecall...
Agree with PJ's comments on Viamare. they have looked after us well in the past.
Bear in mind also that it's a long long ferry ride, and you may be more comfortable taking one of the shorter routes. Granted you have to drive south, but Ancona, Bari and Brindisi all offer good services.
Hi Alphadee
I have just booked Ancona - Igoumenitsa out and Igoumenitsa - Bari return with 6mtr van, camping on board and 2 seniors(over 60s). Total cost 313 euros The cost for passengers is the same both routes (36.45 euros each). The van cost to Bari is only 21 euros less than the Ancona crossing.
We are going first week in May
They give you a reference number and send an email and say just to present the email or the reference number at the port - no tickets.
Hope this helps
Barbara
Only problem with Ancona IMO is the drive to get there - I did it by motorbike and vowed never to do it again!
2 lane "autostrada", filthy diesel exhausts and maniacal drivers with little concern for either my or their safety. I was heavily laden with pannires etc. and had the choice of sitting in the fume filled inside lane with the trucks at 70 kph or get hounded at 145 kph in the other lane! - never again, Venice to Igoumenitsa for me in the future - sit out in the motorhome deck and enjoy the breeze through the sides (I pitched a quick up tent in there and nobody bothered
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(I pitched a quick up tent in there and nobody bothered 
