Randonneur Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 just picked up this info that Sea Frrance has suspended its sailings from 07.00 Fri 16/10 to 08.00 Sat 17/10. For further info telephone 0871 222 0711. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 It's on their website too. Looks as if it's just an odd day - hope so, we're booked with them for after Easter :-( ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molls-Phot Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 You may not be aware that SeaFrance are in big financial trouble. The industrial action is all part of the ongoing shennanigans between unions and management over the restructuring of the company. Word is that they could go into administration within a matter of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up Gary. I've paid with a credit card so I'm not too anxious, but I'll keep "watching this space." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hubby got an email from them today: Winter fares from just £19* Our Autumn special fare means you can travel Dover to Calais from just £19* each way for your car and up to 5 passengers. And, with such fantastic value, you’ll have more to spend enjoying yourself on the other side of the Channel. Your offer code for 2 discount each way is - BVP20092. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Molls-Phot - 2009-10-14 5:54 PM You may not be aware that SeaFrance are in big financial trouble. QUOTE] your telling me......They wanted nearly £400 for a 3 return carnet today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I got the same e-mail as Mel's hubby. In view of the uncertainty, I thought to myself, "Who better to ask?" So I've just rung Seafrance, not really expecting to get anywhere. Surprise, surprise - I must have got someone who didn't have the official script handy. The chap who answered said: "We're all hoping we'll still be here, but I understand that if the worst comes to the worst there's a company standing by to take over the sailings." I'm sure he wasn't supposed to say that, but it does suggest very strongly that they know there are problems beyond this weekend! I think I'd rather trrust my credit card cover than the goodwill of another company, but if someone DOES take it on, so much the better - I got a good price, which I'd quite like someone to honour!. Let's wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have just returned from holiday yesterday by SeaFrance and they were only operating 2 of their ferries, in effect every other sailing was cancelled. We had to wait 2 hours for the next one as one was just leaving as we were booking in. Can't complain though as we had arrived 4 hours before our booked sailing. This was our third return on this year's Carnet, apart from the low cost the beauty is being able to arrive any day at any time, except holiday weekends, and not have to pay any supplements. I really hope they don't cancel the scheme. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
net-traveller Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The e-mail also mentions the Bon Voyage Club which, I believe, came into force last June when they revamped their web-site. Not sure what will happen to that if they go under. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Bit off thread this but I am reading that Norfolk line are cheaper for ferry crossings than Sea France, well if they are I can't find them as Sea France comes up cheaper every time , maybe there is a search engine I don't know about, if so what is it please. *-) *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molls-Phot Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Could be problems at Dover on Friday 16 October. The SeaFrance strike is expected to include a blockade of the port of Calais with all the delays that entails. Good luck if you're passing through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 vindiboy - 2009-10-15 1:52 PM Bit off thread this but I am reading that Norfolk line are cheaper for ferry crossings than Sea France, well if they are I can't find them as Sea France comes up cheaper every time , maybe there is a search engine I don't know about, if so what is it please. *-) *-) There is supposed to be a code you can use with Norfolk Lines (TEF04) but I don't know how or where you use it. Also Caravan Club had some special offers starting from £19 each way, used one last crossing. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CAB Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 For info .. Just about to book 2 return crossings (MH <6m) for next year @ £42 each (June and September) using booking codes on a leaflet available at the Norfolk Line stand at the NEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_C Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Basil - 2009-10-15 3:37 PM There is supposed to be a code you can use with Norfolk Lines (TEF04) but I don't know how or where you use it. Also Caravan Club had some special offers starting from £19 each way, used one last crossing. Bas The code must be used at http://www.norfolkline.com before 19th October 09 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks for that Andy, I somehow found another NL site that didn't have anywhere to put a code in. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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