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PersonJohn in Leeds
30/10/2010 at 8:20pm
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Used for 3 return trips in the last year. The same boat all the time - the 'Seven Sisters'. Good price and plenty of space. Though poor shopping and average eating but that is not what I need the ferry for. It works well for my regular trips to Poitiers and Limoge. I like it.

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We used the route 18 months ago when we were going to the Somme.  I was very pleased with the trip, the boat was better than some of Brittany Ferries for certain.  It was Transmarche not LD.  I would happily use them again.



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06/2/2011 at 11:47pm
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Are the reclining seats free on this ferry or do you have to book? Also where are they located onboard?

we've just booked for August and with a 10.30pm crossing we want a bit of sleep before a 10 hour drive through France

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PersonJohn in Leeds
07/2/2011 at 9:16am
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Loads of free seating not necessarily reclining. Quietest in the upper level rooms at the front of the passenger seating areas. Poke around 'cos there are a few, try to avoid those with a tv blaring away at the front of the room (although some people like sleeping with a tv on).

The seats aren't ideal for sleeping but if you get near a window with a sleeping bag or some clothing you can stretch out onto the window cill to get some zzzzs.

FYI we're on it end of this month - really good value

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Personbigtoe
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Used it last year and have booked this year too. Good comfortable ferry (seven sisters -Transmanche). It took ages to actually get off when we docked at Newhaven but otherwise no problems.


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PersonJJAY999
15/8/2011 at 11:35am
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Hi guys, new to this forum. But I found a review by someone which gives quite good informaiton on the  Newhaven Dieppe Ferry - definitely worth a read.  Goes into some detail as to what they got up to in France, along with some other links to video's on youtube which arent great by give a little insight! 


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Hi JJ.

         Would love to do Newhaven-Dieppe again, and would be the ideal crossing if using the none Toll Western route, down to the Southern Ardeche. and would save us 250 miles driving overall.

But the return ferry cost is £280! for car+trailer, compared to £58 using NorfolkLines Dover-Dunkerque return crossing.

Even using the Toll road Eastern route to the Southern Ardeche, only adds £106 for the return journey, so were still saving over £100 even allowing for the fuel saved using Newhaven-Dieppe.


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Personminicamper2001
15/8/2011 at 1:06pm
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I actually thought it was just a "publicity blog" rather than a proper travel blog, but perhaps I'm too cynical.!


Personjoelewes
15/8/2011 at 1:17pm
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We live only 6 miles from Newhaven but took a Sea France ferry from Dover this year as the price difference between the two was £210 (and that was booking 3 months in advance!)  I was more than happy to pay a few pounds extra for the fuel and the 2 hour drive to Dover.  A great pity as the crossing would have been ideal for us.  But £210 is a lot of money!  The ships are usually quiet though but as other posters have said, the facilities are rather basic.  The ferry is geared up for lorries more than cars etc.


Personraffik
30/8/2011 at 8:58am
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I have used the service twice, as I live in Peacehaven, it is very convenient. It is more money than the Dover to Calais route but it is 4 hours long and gets you a lot further down the coast.

The boat is not cold and grotty. The boats were built in 2006 and offer very comfortable reclining seats, restaurant, gift shop, bar and lounge. There are also cabins from as little as £35 each way.

I think the service is fantastic and always seems busy. From Newhaven you can be onward to London in less than an hour, Brighton in 15 minutes etc.


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Quote: Originally posted by minicamper2001 on 15/8/2011
I actually thought it was just a "publicity blog" rather than a proper travel blog, but perhaps I'm too cynical.!


me too


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We were in Dieppe last week, the queue for the ferry was...pretty much non existent. It had transmarcheferry.com on the side. Really didn't look very busy, not like the waiting areas at Dover.

We drove back up to Dunkirk for our return crossing, with the caravan we paid 11.60 Euros for the toll section, which took a little under 2.5hrs.


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I never even realised this ferry route existed

Now, if Tesco vouchers can be used on it, that would make it worthwhile... (I don't remember seeing it on their website, so I guess not).



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I paid £170 return for a return in July. When I took into account the fuel savings etc and the invonvenience of having a 2 hour drive to Dover, it seemed good value. Plus, it is more than double the duration than the short Dover- Calais route.

Dieppe is a nice town in it's own right.


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we did this route this August. Newhaven really is a crappy port and there is no terminal to speak of other than a cafe, sitting area and toilets. We just sat in the car rather than be in there.

We took the 10.30pm NH - Dppe crossing, ferry absolutely fine, we wanted a cabin so went in and paid for one, was about £70 I think for a 4 berth for the night crossing. There are 3 recliner lounger seating areas on the boat, and quite alot of people brought things to sleep on the floor with. Ferry was VERY quiet, hardly any people. Small canteen for hot and cold food that was fine. Inside cabin was much larger than I expected, with toilet and shower and cupboard space.

On the return (5am Dppe - NH) we had a cooked English brekkie as we got on the boat, then took the cabin again (£30 for this leg).

All in all not cheap, especially as we booked the cabins - £285 for the fee + £100 for the cabins. Still cheaper than the Portsmouth ferries, but next year I'll be back to the Eurotunnel for sure.

Ports - Newhaven is terrible, dont get there too early before your crossing, Dieppe - cant say as it was 4am!.

Ferry - basic but comfortable, had a small canteen and small duty free shop, 3 reclining seat areas, bar, cabins much bigger than other lines, VERY quiet when we went.

Price - better value than Portsmouth if you choose like us to get your head down and sleep on crossings rather than want to do things onboard. Worse than Eurotunnel or Dover if thats an option for you.



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