Velocita Rosso Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Before advising of the pricing structures has anyone any preferences?.However there are the following factors to considera. cheaper to Dunkirkb. nearer to the outbound auto routec. last time,2013, major road works between Calais and Dunkirkd. hold ups relating the return journey,with migrants and extensive security This will not be a protracted poll as we want to make the arrangements with the relative ferry company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 dunkirk regards michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Dunkirk would seem the one to go for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Is no one voting on the Poll Mr Charlton set up - I did !Could be confusing adding written "likes" to the Poll vote, especially to someone of Mr Charlton's years ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Five votes out of eighty entrants (think)I would have thought saving 20% on a ferry ticket would have attracted more interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 try sending the poll by email to ALL the entrants! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Don't get me wrong - Dunkirk makes good sense and will be my choice - however to give a balanced view, the crossing is around 30 mins longer than Dover Calais, and the food/facilities on the boat relatively basic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 MikeyB wrote:try sending the poll by email to ALL the entrants! :)Thought of that, but need quick responses or a majority of opinion to set up with the operator asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 MikeyB wrote:Don't get me wrong - Dunkirk makes good sense and will be my choice - however to give a balanced view, the crossing is around 30 mins longer than Dover Calais, and the food/facilities on the boat relatively basic...As at today the road/lane closures are still in operation between Calais and Dunkirk as they were in 2013.....not improved in two yearsYou would lose the 30 minutes on that road anywayFood ...with the fare difference......buy some food to take on board `Quid pro quo` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I will send a note to Andy and leave it up to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Dunkirk seems the obvious choice to me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Having used both crossings before I'd favour Dunkirk to be honest, especially if most people are aiming to get to Aachen the night before as the extra ferry time wont really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 The poll is now closed and the route/destination is finalised All entrants will be advised shortly of the arrangements made for the channel crossing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have emailed Andy. DFDS are currently offering a "voucher code" via VoucherCodes.co.uk that reduces the crossing to £62.40. Not sure how long the code lasts for but its E15EBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Flexney Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I know it might not look like it but I am not organising the 2015 10CR just helping out with the route and communications. Please contact Mike Velocita Rosso for all issues regarding the ferry.ThanksAndyF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 AndyF wrote:I know it might not look like it but I am not organising the 2015 10CR just helping out with the route and communications. Please contact Mike Velocita Rosso for all issues regarding the ferry.ThanksAndyFAndyWhether you like it or not, you are now organising the 2015 10CR... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 GT6_Don wrote:I have emailed Andy. DFDS are currently offering a "voucher code" via VoucherCodes.co.uk that reduces the crossing to £62.40. Not sure how long the code lasts for but its E15EBO. I am in contact with the company to investigate the terms and conditions, which may only cover a number of vouchers/slots etcThe agent is now talking to DFDS to clarify their position and investigate the terms and conditionsHopefully today, we may have a solution /result to benefit usThe added bonus on utilising an agent is, ...if anyone cannot make the reserved ticket time on the day of departure, once contacted they will get amended tickets for us .The days of having a ticket and turning up late and being allowed onto the next available ferry have gone.If you miss the allotted time and cannot get a modified booking , you will not be allowed to travel without buying another ticket Stricter security situations are now being adoptedIts being brought into line with airlines......miss your `Flybywire Airline` to foreign climes and you have to buy another ticket. Seems sensible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 ALLAs promised I have had a call from the agent Team Coordin8 within the last few minutes re the `Voucher offer`Team Co ordin8 have spoken to two senior parties at DFDS and have had extensive conversations over the issue of prices offered to CT Vs the Voucher systemIt looks as though we have a `win win` situation for both CT and Team Co Ordin8Re negotiations are now taking place with DFDS to :"Better Team Co Ordin8 `s terms with DFDS""To re offer pricing structures to Team Co Ordin8""Re offer ferry prices to CT for our required dates" According to the Team Co Ordin8 management, "we should by Tuesday have prices offered, lower than that advertised on the voucher systemSo, please do not try and make any bookings yet........you may pay over the odds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I hate to say this ;), but well done Mr Charlton (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 mikew wrote:I hate to say this ;), but well done Mr Charlton (clap) :B :B......aww...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggrr1 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Go on Mike keep nagging them into submission ;) ;)They'll be paying us to go on the ferry if you keep it up !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 michael_charlton wrote:Stricter security situations are now being adoptedIts being brought into line with airlines......miss your `Flybywire Airline` to foreign climes and you have to buy another ticket. Seems sensible Sounds like BS to me - sensible doesn't come into it - it's another cynical way to screw more money out of the customer!But agree, well done Mike for pushing this, and well done done for spotting this and sharing the info in the first place. This is a great example how of the benefits of communicating via the forum can work to the advantage of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I rarely buy anything these days without checking on a voucher code; my crossing from Harwich to Hoek van Holland was £50 cheaper because of this. Voucher codes have a limited time span though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 We'll definitely go with the 2PM ferry if that's what we have to do.But - if we turned up earlier do you think we could get on an earlier ferry? This has always worked for me in the past but maybe the deal is for just this fixed time.12PM ferry would be my preference giving us more time in Aachen to settle in and put the towels on the loungers by the pool 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 ^^ good point. 2 pm ferry gets into france 5pm local time. 3 1/2 hr drive approx means arrive 8.30. All a bit tricky, but we only have a 2 hr drive to Dover. Maybe we could leave/book an earlier ferry on the "deal" but not clear atm. Will wait for what pops up from those hard-working organisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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