ferry bookings

just wondering when is best time to book ferry to france for next yr and whats the average cost. about 350euro for cabin car and 2people, is this good/bad price?
Also are irish ferries the only company to sale with.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

were looking to book our own trip for next year but celtic link and irish ferries have no timetable out for may yet.Its only going as far as january ATM.Costs vary with celtic probably the cheapest.

The special offers come out in January with the new Timetables. I'd wait til then Churchy.

Thanks lads i think irish ferries now have their dates up. i have never heard of the other company so will check that out

Hi Guys,

If it helps any members on here I have a discount code for Brittany Ferries, It will only save you about 10%, but better than nothing.

Just let me know if I can help.

Cheers Berny

www.blavetvalleylakes.com

Return leg of journey booked with Irish ferries today

Celtic Link timetables for may are up.Just booked.

celtic ferries are cheaper but have you seen the ferries lads ?

michael wrote:

celtic ferries are cheaper but have you seen the ferries lads ?

whats the story with them?

nothing really, just that a mate of mine was on one last year and said it was like some thing from world war two they are really old compared to irish ferries oh and he did say if rust is your hobby thats the way to go bon voyage mate !

better bring a life jacket

Often describbed as a truckers cafe on the high sea's.......

I suppose it gets you there but if you have any extra space id sure as hell make sure you had a dinghy that you normally use for rowing out baits with you

Both Irish ferries and Celtic link ferries are same price. Both were booked at different times and ended up as same price for trip over and for trip home.

michael wrote:

I suppose it gets you there but if you have any extra space id sure as hell make sure you had a dinghy that you normally use for rowing out baits with you

It gets us there on the day we want to be there.irish ferries dont sail on the thursday.So its celtic goin and irish comin home.used them this year,Basic but ok.Its a ferrie you tarts.

its the ryan air of ferries mike , no frills but does the job .

I take it most people go through Cherbourg?
Rosscoff is a bit further away.

Stuck with the Celtic Ferries crossing on the Thursday night again also Mike. Oscar Wilde on the way home again. I'm bloody dreading that Celtic ferry, I think I'll bring a few sleepers and hit the bunk early. Remember Clash of the Titans with the "Please Replace Bulb" across the screen for the whole film. Thank God for Jack Daniels!!

Roscoff is a 4 hours shorter ferry but it's about 3 hours behind roadwise from where you'd join, around Le Mans if I remember correctly. Roads are fine once you reach St. Brieuc after getting off at Roscoff.

OH yea id completly forgotten about the film,what a waste of 7euro. I do remember arriving at Rosslare and seeing a big shag off ferry,thinkin f,kin A,Only to find out thats not the one were getting......ooohh Nooooooo Im smugglin a bottle of the gay on board.But really its all part of the adventure.(NOT).

The "Please Replace Bulb" took our minds off how shite the film was so it was a blessing in disguise. Gave us 90 minutes away from Einstein as well lol. We'll have a glass of the gay in honour of you on our return trip.

Tips lads is there a bar on Celtic is it dear

Bring your own drink on the boat!!!!!
Captain Morgan.........Happy days

i`m heading back over this year with celtic link for the first time, it`s working out quite cheaper for me as their not charging me for bringing the dog. it costs me 45 notes to bring the dog on the irish ferries. also i think it`s 10 euro chearper for the boat and trailer. not sure if it`s true maybe someone that has been with across with them can confirm this but i believe that the food is included in the price. if true could work out a lot chearper than irish ferries as they know how to charge for a breakfast. peter and rory are coming out with me and they are heading back on irish ferries as the dates work out better. any one who has been left waiting around for a day in france or been a day late to get on a lake will find this a big advantage.

The bar is quite small Colin but it's a means to an end really. It gets you there the day early so it's not a mad dash across France after arriving Saturday afternoon with Irish Ferries. Price wise, I can't remember to be honest if it's cheaper or more expensive. Mike, Ken or Pat Mac may be able to remember so I'll ask them.

The grub was fine on there, on a par with the restaurant on the 7th deck of the Irish Ferries next to the stairs. I can't remember if the food is covered or not as I remember a cash register in the place, pointless if they are not charging for the food. We'll be on it at the start of April so I'll report back with prices etc. then.

Going in May with Mick B on Celtic ferries for 186 euros and returning with Irish frerries for same price. Thats less than what we thought it would cost with a van.