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I just wanted to say hello & welcome to Caves & Castles.

What a lovely post. Glad that all of us have been able to help you. I have always found everybody on here very helpful, and have all manner of life experiences to share.

To be honest, the only place I have heard about the Speedferries situation is on here, and I do like to keep up with current affairs. I haven't heard anything on a national level in the press, radio or tv.

Lets hope they get things sorted in order for you to travel back at Christmas.  You could consider making a booking with Eurotunnel, adn if Speedferries are operatioal by then, change the booking for later in 2009.  Have a good read through the terms & conditions, but I know that they will change crossings, at no extra charge. All that has to be paid is the difference(if any) between the crossing you are changing from and to. Or consider biting the bullet now, and booking with Norfolkline. 

Smudger

Caves and Castles - welcome, too.  We've stayed near you at St Leon sur Vezere, and re-visited this year to check out the campsite for next year when we may go back!  Lovely area! 

The Speedferries seizure was mentioned on the 'You and Yours' programme on Radio 4 this lunchtime - but unfortunately I missed the transmission!   It didn't appear very hopeful though, from what they were saying in the trailer for the programme, about those who had pre-bought a package of reduced fare crossings.

P and O are also offering some cheap fares at the moment £24.00 return, including car - for a day-trip - but I'm sure it wouldn't be  that much more to extend your stay. 

Hello Caves and Castles and welcome to UKCS.

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Also I have travelled with Speedferries this time of the year and I question whether they should be running at all , a very nasty crossing


Post last edited on 12/11/2008 22:22:17

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Quote: Originally posted by belinda1512 on 13/11/2008

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speedferries have updated their website to say they are now in administration and the administraters are seeking to sell the business as a going concern. there are no sailings for the next 3 days and to watch the website for information on sailings beyond that.

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Post last edited on 13/11/2008 15:42:49

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Thanks for the messages of welcome and information.  As everyone probably knows Speedferries is now a dead duck - so we now search elsewhere for crossings - Norfolk Line up at Dunkirk did offer good fares, but what are they now.... I shall have to take a look.

For others like us who had prebooked tickets - if you paid or credit card or DEBIT CARD there's hope of the payment being disputed by the card company. We're still hoping.

Meanwhile, for those planning to holiday down here (Dordogne near Lascaux painted caves) - it's a wonderful area, with loads of things to do and places to visit for all ages.  If you would like a guided gour of the area and to know more about its history, do get in touch - Steve's a professional archaeologist and is bilingual.

It's still good value even with the state of the £/€!