Mike B. Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just been on line to 'Manage my Booking' and unbelievably the ferry to Bilbao 7th Jan has sold out-even though booking only opened end of July! Is there a reason for this? It surprised me as I've never come across it before-are more people going now? Are there newcomers to Motorhoming spending their Pension pots? Are more people taking this route rather than across France? Is anyone booked on it? We are so if you would like to say Hello we would be happy to have a beer & a natter! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Mike B. - 2017-08-07 9:08 PM Just been on line to 'Manage my Booking' and unbelievably the ferry to Bilbao 7th Jan has sold out-even though booking only opened end of July! Is there a reason for this? It surprised me as I've never come across it before-are more people going now? Are there newcomers to Motorhoming spending their Pension pots? Are more people taking this route rather than across France? Mike They are not just motorhomers. My guess is that a lot of Brits with villas in Spain are going for their last winter fling before becoming aliens after Brexit. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 It may just be , that the amount of room allocated to large vehicles, may be full. may still be spaces for cars. Also cabins may be full. (not sure if having a cabin is compulsory ?, on this route) i would not fancy doing the trip without a cabin!! Is the Santander one also full? PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 We have been going to Spain and Portugal for over 30 winters and yes more and more Brits caravaning or motorhoming are going. soon you will need to book 2 years in advance, I know the camp sites are fully booked early now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Could it be that you are trying to reserve a kennel or a petfriendly cabin? They seem to sell out very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 No-I booked earlier-just the whole ship is full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I suppose just after Christmas and New Year might be a busy period of high demand and there are only a small number of ferries on this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 The prebooking system is no longer available.......They just offered a a email service when the winter service became available, not that it made any difference as all the pet cabins were gone >:-( ........ We can get back from Spain via Bilbao at Christmas, but we now have to hike back down from Le Harvre *-) ....... Still better than spending the winter in the UK B-) ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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