Has anyone noticed that the Ferry costs have gone up dramatically this year? Unless we've done something wrong, DFDS Newhaven to Dieppe return has gone up by a couple of hundred quid.

We didn't pursue it as we are sailing by a different route so perhaps the price we got didn't offer us an OAP rate?

Randa

Yes, you're correct Hugh and Colin. In the past it took a phone call but we are not certain how much discount it gave us.

This year we've decided to bite the bullet and leave from our nearest Ferry Port which is Portsmouth, a little over 3 hours from home. The Newhaven Port is really great but it's a bit too far for us to do without a stop over.

We are doing Portsmouth to Cherbourg overnight with a pet friendly cabin which knocks the price up but anything for an easy drive. Return during the day but still with a pet friendly cabin. Total cost £699. Quite a bit more than Newhaven but a good saving on fuel and additional campsites plus the fact we are heading south but not too far, from Cherbourg.

You've got a long drive to Folkstone this year Colin. I don't envy you.

Randa

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

Apparently this has been postponed again this year so is not necessary for British travellers until 2025.

https://www.invitationtotuscany.com/guid...Schengen%20Area.

Take your point but I bet it'll be a 26 mile drive to Plymouth next year and a trip across to Roscoff?
R

Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #10

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I'm thinking for our 2025 trip we may try sailing into Cherbourg out of Poole.
Colin

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So you should be too. That's roughly the price we've paid to them in the past two years and it's a good ferry. Just needs a coat of paint. There are some lovely campsites we can recommend when you get off the ferry at Dieppe.
Randa