thomil wrote: » First Up wrote: » The Wednesday/Thursday crossing from Cork is around 26 hours, while the Friday to Sunday sailing is 34. (The two may be connected.) Wouldn't be the first time that a ferry operates at a reduced speed to ensure a daytime or at least a morning arrival. That's what I personally experienced back in 2003 on the TT-Line run between Travemünde in Germany and Trelleborg in Sweden. The overnight ferries on that route operate much slower than the daytime ships in order to give passengers at least a chance at a full night's sleep. The same logic seems to drive the Friday to Sunday sailing to Santander.
First Up wrote: » The Wednesday/Thursday crossing from Cork is around 26 hours, while the Friday to Sunday sailing is 34. (The two may be connected.)
kub wrote: » Well it seems your arrival time is way off, I also note on Brittany Ferries site they have clearly mentioned that the main service to Roscoff is a cruise ferry, this service to Santander / Roscoff is an ' economic' service. It should do well out of truckers and that is probably who is is aimed at and I am sure they won't moan like you do, so well. No one is forcing you to use the service.
First Up wrote: » Then the talk of a 26 hour journey is even more sh**e.
emfifty wrote: » Booked on to the Wednesday sailing end of June, back mid-Aug. 4X4, 4 berth cabin (2 adults + 4 children) - travelling to Valencia. €1,400 . No brainer for us + a 'few' bottles of La Rioja on return. Can't wait!
First Up wrote: » I am not moaning; just evaluating. I'm happy to consider the new service as an alternative to a ferry to Roscoff or Cherbourg and a drive through France. However having experienced the Oscar Wilde, Pont Aven, Val de Loire and the Stena Horizon, I know the difference between a cruise ferry and a truckers ferry. I wrote that before the sailing times were published, but after the 10pm departure from Cork was mentioned. Applying the promised 26 hour journey to a 10pm departure gives a 1am arrival. Brittany Ferries are offering a sailing time on Wednesday/Thursday ex Cork at 11am and arriving Santander at 14.30 next day. That is fairly civilised, although if coming from Dublin it means an early start. The 10pm departure applies to the Friday night sailing and that one has been stretched to 33/34 hours for an 8am arrival on Sunday. So you have two nights and a full day on the boat. Its probably the best way of doing it - using half the time asleep - but its 8 hours longer and means a full day and evening kicking around a ship with relatively few amenities. I think its a good idea for people to be aware of what they are getting themselves into - or do you think otherwise?
kub wrote: » First Up wrote: » I am not moaning; just evaluating. I'm happy to consider the new service as an alternative to a ferry to Roscoff or Cherbourg and a drive through France. However having experienced the Oscar Wilde, Pont Aven, Val de Loire and the Stena Horizon, I know the difference between a cruise ferry and a truckers ferry. I wrote that before the sailing times were published, but after the 10pm departure from Cork was mentioned. Applying the promised 26 hour journey to a 10pm departure gives a 1am arrival. Brittany Ferries are offering a sailing time on Wednesday/Thursday ex Cork at 11am and arriving Santander at 14.30 next day. That is fairly civilised, although if coming from Dublin it means an early start. The 10pm departure applies to the Friday night sailing and that one has been stretched to 33/34 hours for an 8am arrival on Sunday. So you have two nights and a full day on the boat. Its probably the best way of doing it - using half the time asleep - but its 8 hours longer and means a full day and evening kicking around a ship with relatively few amenities. I think its a good idea for people to be aware of what they are getting themselves into - or do you think otherwise? Sorry for flinging a fact or indeed a spanner in your works, but if you have a good read of this http://www.brittanyferries.ie/ferry-routes/new-direct-ireland-spain-route You will see quite clearly that the ship is also doing a run to Roscoff as well.
kub wrote: » Sorry for flinging a fact or indeed a spanner in your works, but if you have a good read of this http://www.brittanyferries.ie/ferry-routes/new-direct-ireland-spain-route You will see quite clearly that the ship is also doing a run to Roscoff as well.
roundymac wrote: » kub wrote: » Sorry for flinging a fact or indeed a spanner in your works, but if you have a good read of this http://www.brittanyferries.ie/ferry-routes/new-direct-ireland-spain-route You will see quite clearly that the ship is also doing a run to Roscoff as well. Already been mentioned.:p
rustynutz wrote: » Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices.
Rhys Essien wrote: » rustynutz wrote: » Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices. You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander?
Rhys Essien wrote: » You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander?
rustynutz wrote: » Rhys Essien wrote: » You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander? I doubt they are going to drop their price by 600 quid, which is where it needs to be to make sense for me. The Brittany price vs SL price is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned, I've traveled with SL before without any complaints, if Brittany want to charge 20 - 30% more than the competition for the same route that's their business, its not up to me to convince them to drop their prices, I've done the most effective thing you can do in a situation like this, voted with my feet, and booked the more cost effective option.
First Up wrote: » But it isn't the same route.
rustynutz wrote: » Brittany are about 200 dearer on roslare to Cherbourg route
First Up wrote: » OK; I thought we were discussing the Cork - Santander price.
rustynutz wrote: » First Up wrote: » OK; I thought we were discussing the Cork - Santander price. I was responding to the another poster, he asked about a comparison price between Brittany and the other carriers on the traditional Rosslare - Cherbourg/Roscoff routes
First Up wrote: » Brittany Ferries don't sail from Rosslare.
rustynutz wrote: » First Up wrote: » Brittany Ferries don't sail from Rosslare. Ok, Ireland to France What's your point?
First Up wrote: » I thought the discussion was about the comparative cost of Rosslare to Cherbourg and driving versus the Ferry to Santander. Bringing a (non existent) Brittany Ferries sailing from Rosslare into it didn't clarify much.
rustynutz wrote: » First Up wrote: » I thought the discussion was about the comparative cost of Rosslare to Cherbourg and driving versus the Ferry to Santander. Bringing a (non existent) Brittany Ferries sailing from Rosslare into it didn't clarify much. I was answering a direct question by a poster, which I quoted in my post, see below: Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?. So, what have you to add to the discussion, apart from looking for mistakes in others posts?
