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Subject Topic: Ferry - Book or just turn up?? Post Reply Post New Topic
11/6/2014 at 2:40pm
 Location: LANCASHIRE
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Hi, we have nothing booked for this year but hoping to be able to go end July/beginning August. As we are still not sure if we are able to go, will it be ok to just turn up at Dover to get ferry to Calais?. Will it be same price as what is advertised on internet if slots still available or do they generally charge more at port? It would probably be a late night/early hours of morning crossing. Again, on return journey would we be able to just turn up?


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11/6/2014 at 2:58pm
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Book a flexi fare if unsure exactly when to go

Turning up and paying on door is always most expensive

Do same for return (or buy a flexi return if you know roughly when)


11/6/2014 at 2:59pm
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I cannot help you with this as I have always booked,but very interested in any replys by people who have done so...very brave,could lose a day or cost a lot extra,maybe the chunnel is a better bet as I think one can just turn up for it? have a great one anyway :)
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If you just turn up & pay it will cost considerably more than online booking. You can book online with ferry company or tunnel as late as the previous afternoon for crossing the next morning so that is your sensible option. There is always space availability on the short crossings.


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11/6/2014 at 6:54pm
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Done that just turn up at the port, you pay more for sure, book it online even if it is an hour before you sail.

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11/6/2014 at 10:14pm
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Thanks very much for replies. I think we'll try and book it then, even if its day before. 17


12/6/2014 at 12:56pm
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Most definately book in advance.The fare is always more expensive when booked at the port.


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13/6/2014 at 9:27am
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Book in advance, although if you are early they may let you on an earlier crossing. Whe we used to travel from Dover we always had to build in delay contingency with the M25,  so it was good knowing we had the option.  We always go Hull - Zeebrugge these days, and as there is only one crossing and it is an overnighter (cabins only) we have to book months in advance to get what we want and at a reasonable price (it is silly money believe me). the other advantage is that we are rested, where as at Dover we have a long drive, then a short crossing before we hit the road again.

Goodness knows whatwe'd do if they stop the Hull route, and it is on the cards I think.

Hull was purely a freight port at one time, and I don't think it is cost effective for them.

We paid £669 but we are going CLUB and have meals in the barsserie included, but still it is daft money...but we work, have one big holiday a year so we may aswell enjoy it while we can afford it.  

  



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