Mike B. Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Just been trying to price up a ferry to Bilbao from Portsmouth and the CC advertise they will match at least or even beat direct booking. Not so I am afraid-difference for me, mrs, 7m van & 3m trailer with outside 2 berth cabin is a whopping £100 exactly more expensive with CC. Moreover with Caravan Club £75 none refundable deposit-direct £35 Needless to say I wil be booking direct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frankie640 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 We use the other club and it is cheaper. My wife he checked this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Depending on how often you use BF ferries, you may well find it worth joining the members club. We have membership for France and save 30% on all sailings, plus free cabins on afternoon outward and morning on inward Sailings, also brekkie vouchers if using overnight sailing, plus various other benefits. Even on one trip pa we break even or more, and last year using two trips saved around £200. You also get a discount, though not as great, if you use it on the Spanish routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROND Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have always used the CC to book ferries until last month, I tried to book a crossing with the club for a crossing with P & O, they wanted £116 but booking direct with P & O saved me over £20. So much for the cheaper Caravan Club. RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Keith T - 2015-07-20 10:27 PM Depending on how often you use BF ferries, you may well find it worth joining the members club. We have membership for France and save 30% on all sailings, plus free cabins on afternoon outward and morning on inward Sailings, also brekkie vouchers if using overnight sailing, plus various other benefits. Even on one trip pa we break even or more, and last year using two trips saved around £200. You also get a discount, though not as great, if you use it on the Spanish routes. I looked at that and if you use them frequently it is a good deal. However, we don't use them enough to get the full value and the joining fee & membership fee cost just about wiped out the discount so wasn't worth us signing up. Be interesting to see what the new ship on Portsmouth/Bilbao is like-anyone used it yet? Cabins look nicer than the Etretat and the shop HAS to be bigger to keep Mrs B happy! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 If you use my m,ship no ; Brittany ferries club voyage you can save 10% min; If you require my no; contact me, Fesspark via this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Don't know if it's still the case, but the big disadvantage of booking via the clubs was inflexibility. The club made the booking, so only the club could alter the booking. So, if you wanted/needed to return at a different time or date, the change could only be made by the club, and only if it still had space within its allocation from the ferry operator. I seem to remember they also made a charge for changing. If you book direct you are the booker, so you can ring the ferry operator direct to make changes as/when necessary. In either case it may cost extra if the new crossing is at a more expensive time or date, and they may charge an admin fee, but by booking direct you can at least make the change without involving a third party, and are more likely to be able to get a space as what is available is limited only by what is already booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 My experience has been similar, BUT..... If you have both the time and the will to live, keep checking and I've not failed yet for the CC site to be cheaper. I don't pretend to know the reasons, although I wouldn't be surprised if internet traffic (click rate) technology is being deployed. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 On the Dover, Calais crossing I have changed my bookings made with P&O through the CCC several times and have only been charged £10. CCC have also price matched, less 10%. Have always found the best deal was through the CCC, but I still shop around, however have never found the miraculous deals claimed by others. Edit. My apologies for digressing as I have just noted the subject was Brittany Ferries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Brian Kirby - 2015-07-24 5:41 PM Don't know if it's still the case, but the big disadvantage of booking via the clubs was inflexibility. The club made the booking, so only the club could alter the booking. So, if you wanted/needed to return at a different time or date, the change could only be made by the club, and only if it still had space within its allocation from the ferry operator. I seem to remember they also made a charge for changing. If you book direct you are the booker, so you can ring the ferry operator direct to make changes as/when necessary. In either case it may cost extra if the new crossing is at a more expensive time or date, and they may charge an admin fee, but by booking direct you can at least make the change without involving a third party, and are more likely to be able to get a space as what is available is limited only by what is already booked. Brian, you are right. Furthermore if you have to cancel, with CC you lose the £75 but direct you can postpone and rebook later at same price (unless of course journey is different cost) If you postpone with CC it's a maximum of 30 days and there is £20/25 fee plus any further costs. If you have to cancel direct you still only lose £35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I offered you my discount code for 10% off the ferry price and you have,nt taken me up, I am a Spanish Brit ferry club member so you get 10% off for just quoting my club no: ?Why arn,t you interested ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 fesspark - 2015-07-28 4:49 PM I offered you my discount code for 10% off the ferry price and you have,nt taken me up, I am a Spanish Brit ferry club member so you get 10% off for just quoting my club no: ?Why arn,t you interested ? Hi Fesspark Thanks for the offer-wasn't ignoring you but I have already booked the ferry direct at the quoted price. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks Mike for your reply,if ever you need another ferry booking just request my no; on my inbox and you are welcome to it,unless you know a way of getting a better price, Regards.fesspark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1664232361 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I have found the same thing with Camping Cheque. Cheaper to book direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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