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tunnel prices go up and down, as do ferry prices...
In the experience or knowledge of anyone contributing to this thread, do prices on the tunnel, or on the Channel ferries, ever go below the lowest one can get by booking really early?
In the experience or knowledge of anyone contributing to this thread, do prices on the tunnel, or on the Channel ferries, ever go below the lowest one can get by booking really early?
No, but they do go as low - if that makes sense.
Some, maybe many of the ferry companies have super special offers if you sign up and send the lolly before the end of January - then the offer is extended to the end of February - then it is extended . . . . . .
Slightly sneaky, but since you pay no more by booking early, and know you have a good deal and the dates you really wanted, I guess it's OK.
Can I add to Smilo's question ? If you turn up at Dover out of season, not at a peak sailing time and before a half empty boat goes will they adjust the price accordingly or do you pay the " book " price ? Do you suppose they are open to negotiation ?
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In theory everyone is, of course. It'd be an interesting experiment, wouldn't it, to work along the channel ports trying your luck! I'd be anxious about finding only disinterested jobsworfs in the ticket boots though.
It'd be an interesting experiment, wouldn't it, to work along the channel ports trying your luck! .
Given that we're never in a rush we could try Eurotunnel first and then on to the ferry port and Norfolkline, SeaFrance and P&O , taking the first reasonable offer.
Hmm..it's made me think.
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Hey-up Russell, I booked on the tunnel last night for the end of July. £88.00 out and £61.00 to get back, total of £149.00. It worked out about £20--25 more than the ferry but well worth the difference to my mind. We hope to go straight down to Italy again Do you know of any decent beaches in the north or middle?
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Given that we're never in a rush we could try Eurotunnel first and then on to the ferry port and Norfolkline, SeaFrance and P&O , taking the first reasonable offer.
Hmm..it's made me think.
G
Probably not worth it, given that Norfolkline are probably the cheapest anyway at the moment, and if you book early on one of their super special offers (see earlier post) you can alter the sailing dates with no penalty.
We have a crossing booked tentatively for September and it cost £52 return. We shall probably stick to the dates, but it won't cost anything if we decide to change, and that can be done only a day or two before you sail - subject to space onboard of course.
Still an interesting thought though - but I bet it wouldn't work. Too many "interested" jobsworfs, to paraphrase an earlier comment.
Booked in January for fortnight starting 15th August £134 return worked out £8 cheaper than ferry and lot less sick! priceless! and got it with Tesco's tokens so double whammy!
Never booked it before or used it wanting to book for Christmas but prices not available yet no doubt double! but if a success in August may continually use it.
In theory everyone is, of course. It'd be an interesting experiment, wouldn't it, to work along the channel ports trying your luck! I'd be anxious about finding only disinterested jobsworfs in the ticket boots though.
I don't think the majority of the ticket booth attendants are jobworfs, not from my experience anyway, i've always found them very helpful. I just don't think they are allowed or have the scope to offer discounts.
For example, I turned up 2 days early for a booked ferry once and the attendant wanted an extra £57 supplement, when I queried this she apologised to me, was visibly embarrassed and explained that she would love to let me on without an extra charge but it was out of her hands and I believed her. Perhaps i'm being naive but they probably don't have the power to override the price that pops up on their computers.
This example was with a prepaid ticket but I would think it would be a similar situation buying on the day, love to be proved wrong though.
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