New Ferry to France (Launch Offer)

gandalf · 14-12-2013 12:12pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Has anyone gone with these guys before?

They used to run the route that Celtic Link took over I believe. From the photos the ships look like the same type that Celtic Link used so you won't have any real comforts on board. But given the price they are offering I don't think you can complain.

Hopefully they trigger a price war as we now have 4 ferry companies vying for our holiday cash. Its a shame there is no direct sailing to Spain.

billie1b · 14-12-2013 12:22pm

gandalf wrote: »

They used to run the route that Celtic Link took over I believe. From the photos the ships look like the same type that Celtic Link used so you won't have any real comforts on board. But given the price they are offering I don't think you can complain.

Hopefully they trigger a price war as we now have 4 ferry companies vying for our holiday cash. Its a shame there is no direct sailing to Spain.

Yeah to be honest I think its a ridiculous routing to Spain, they should have went into Cork (Ringaskiddy) instead of Rosslare, much easier to get to with the motorways and would do a direct routing to Spain in around 20 to 22 hours compared to 19hrs from Rosslare to St.Nazaire and an additional 14hrs after that to Gijon

Qwerty? · 14-12-2013 1:36pm

July 18

Thanks OP.
Fantastic prices, such a shame about the Dreadful sailing times. But with savings like that I could live with it:p.

Time to start Campsite shopping again:D

Wally Runs · 14-12-2013 2:14pm

August 1

billie1b wrote: »

Yeah to be honest I think its a ridiculous routing to Spain, they should have went into Cork (Ringaskiddy) instead of Rosslare, much easier to get to with the motorways and would do a direct routing to Spain in around 20 to 22 hours compared to 19hrs from Rosslare to St.Nazaire and an additional 14hrs after that to Gijon

The service from France - Spain is subsidised by the EU, the Ireland - France is not, nor is there a subsidy for Ireland - Spain. The route is not sold as an Ireland - Spain route, you cannot (as far as can see) book an Ireland Spain trip, you have to book two legs.

Either way is it a good price and I expect (time will tell) a fair service and what is more a BA. LD lines is a freight trucking service provider and is you will not get the same experience as Irish Ferries or Brittany. More travel lodge than Hilton me thinks.

ScouseMouse · 14-12-2013 2:26pm

July 4

I am looking at this ferry service as a means to get from A to B. Reminicent of Norfolkline from Dublin to Liverpool in the past.

If you want fancy, book Irish Ferries or Brittany Ferries. They quoted me 1200 for what I wanted at the end of June. I could not do that. Yes it would be nice to have fancy, but by buying carefully, I can do multiple short trips through the year.

This ferry cost me 345 euro for car, ferry, 5 people, cabin, return.

This allows me bring granny and now am on the lookout for a decent campsite. With the assistance of some fellow boardsies pm'ing me, I have some excellent leads.

If you want fancy and have plenty of cash, go Brittany or Irish ferries, if you are cost sensitive, go with this. You cannot miss.

redmissb · 14-12-2013 3:42pm

August 1

billie1b wrote: »

3 years ago I did this, was looking for two weeks in June, my wife rang them and asked for the car, 4 berth 3 star cabin, 2 adults 2 kids, got quoted €830
I rang ten minutes later, asked for the exact same and said I had the Tesco vouchers, was quoted €1100 and then with the vouchers it came to €850.
I tired it on-line aswell, firstly with no vouchers and then with vouchers, the trip with the vouchers was always more expensive and when discounted ended up the same price

Don't have time to read the whole thread so maybe it's been said already but the above is no longer the case, there is only a €20 extra charge each way for booking with Tesco tokens.

billie1b · 14-12-2013 3:49pm

redmissb wrote: »

Don't have time to read the whole thread so maybe it's been said already but the above is no longer the case, there is only a €20 extra charge each way for booking with Tesco tokens.

Is that foot pax though?

cathalj · 14-12-2013 3:53pm

billie1b wrote: »

Is that foot pax though?

Its per sailing , as in a return trip will incur 2 x €20 fees regardless of number of passengers. I booked with them last year - had €160 worth of tokens so after fees it meant a saving for me of €120.

billie1b · 14-12-2013 3:59pm

cathalj wrote: »

Its per sailing , as in a return trip will incur 2 x €20 fees regardless of number of passengers. I booked with them last year - had €160 worth of tokens so after fees it meant a saving for me of €120.

Did you book over the phone or on-line?

redmissb · 14-12-2013 4:23pm

August 1

billie1b wrote: »

Did you book over the phone or on-line?

I've booked both ways.

billie1b · 14-12-2013 4:24pm

redmissb wrote: »

I've booked both ways.

Cool thanks, i'll check it out again when booking for next years holiday, thanks again

JohnR1968 · 14-12-2013 4:58pm

July 25

Thanks OP, we've booked a family of 6 with 2 cabins mid July till Aug for €357, saved probably a grand! A friend has cancelled IF and re-booked, brilliant what competition can do!

holly8 · 14-12-2013 5:17pm

superscouse wrote: »

I am looking at this ferry service as a means to get from A to B. Reminicent of Norfolkline from Dublin to Liverpool in the past.

If you want fancy, book Irish Ferries or Brittany Ferries. They quoted me 1200 for what I wanted at the end of June. I could not do that. Yes it would be nice to have fancy, but by buying carefully, I can do multiple short trips through the year.

This ferry cost me 345 euro for car, ferry, 5 people, cabin, return.

This allows me bring granny and now am on the lookout for a decent campsite. With the assistance of some fellow boardsies pm'ing me, I have some excellent leads.

If you want fancy and have plenty of cash, go Brittany or Irish ferries, if you are cost sensitive, go with this. You cannot miss.

off topic but ... Norfolkline was brill .. we went to liverpool one weekend, on a BA (€100 rt for 2+2+car) posted by yourself I think, a few years ago!! a great time on the boat

cathalj · 14-12-2013 5:39pm

billie1b wrote: »

Did you book over the phone or on-line?

Online.

cathalj · 14-12-2013 5:40pm

billie1b wrote: »

Did you book over the phone or on-line?

Online.

redmissb · 14-12-2013 5:48pm

August 1

Are there any photos anywhere of inside the ferry? So tempted to book it, just got a price of €370. The arrival/departure times aren't great with small kids though. We were down in Charente Maritime this year and by arriving in to St Nazaire we'd be there in no time at all.

galait · 14-12-2013 6:18pm

August 8

Cheers , Just paid £261.50 for trip leaving August 1 and arriving Back on the 14th, Greate Value - 2 Adults 3 Kids 1 Cabin 1 Seat

juneg · 14-12-2013 6:53pm

July 4

redmissb wrote: »

Are there any photos anywhere of inside the ferry? So tempted to book it, just got a price of €370. The arrival/departure times aren't great with small kids though. We were down in Charente Maritime this year and by arriving in to St Nazaire we'd be there in no time at all.

No the times are not great with kids but sure we'll all be in the same boat:D

Wally Runs · 14-12-2013 7:17pm

August 1

redmissb wrote: »

Are there any photos anywhere of inside the ferry? So tempted to book it, just got a price of €370. The arrival/departure times aren't great with small kids though. We were down in Charente Maritime this year and by arriving in to St Nazaire we'd be there in no time at all.

The boat is pretty much the same as the Celtic link boat, I think they are sister ships, if not big sister and little sister. 1 bar, 1 cafe, 1 cinema, 1 restaurant and open decks?

redmissb · 14-12-2013 7:19pm

August 1

juneg wrote: »

No the times are not great with kids but sure we'll all be in the same boat:D

true!
Think I'll go for it!

redmissb · 14-12-2013 7:20pm

August 1

Wally Runs wrote: »

The boat is pretty much the same as the Celtic link boat, I think they are sister ships, if not big sister and little sister. 1 bar, 1 cafe, 1 cinema, 1 restaurant and open decks?

Is this smaller than Celtic Link? Saw the CF ferry in Cherbourg this summer it looked tiny next to Irish Ferries!

billie1b · 14-12-2013 7:32pm

redmissb wrote: »

Is this smaller than Celtic Link? Saw the CF ferry in Cherbourg this summer it looked tiny next to Irish Ferries!

Celtic links Horizon is 20 metres longer than the Irish Ferries Oscar Wilde

Dai John · 14-12-2013 7:45pm

I do Spain twice a year normally with Celtic Link (as dog goes free). Cherbourg/Torreveija 1050 miles, fuel 270e( return), road tolls 11.50e each way total about 750 euros return. I would prefer the Celtic or LD ferry(they look the same) as I consider some of the others top heavy and more likely to rock and roll. I spent many years truck driving and travelled on a lot of different ferries even did Newhaven/Dieppe on LD( good company). Had a few rough crossings in my time. Will check this one out as it looks good, only problem I see is one crossing a week and will be booked up soon. Not sure why people go camping, seems expensive compared to some hotels or even chalets in holiday villages. One site wanted 50 euros a night for a tent (my daughter) when I can get a hotel room for that.

Robertr · 14-12-2013 8:09pm

Would be a bit worried about how it would handle a bad weather crossing?

Captain Havoc · 14-12-2013 8:11pm

That's really cheap, €299 car and two passengers the last week of the Tour de France. I've gone cyclotouring in France a few times and I stay in cheap F1 hotels, they're only around €30 for a clean bed, shower and a bowl of cereal in the morning. I never understood the campsite thing either.

Spanish Eyes · 14-12-2013 8:34pm

Anyone got a link to the website u use for this new service please?

My searches are turning up some confusing things for LD..

Thanks

Edited....got it in the OP ..doh.