Sail to Calais for £1 this weekend with DFDS Seaways.

• Guest 640

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  14 February 2012     11:59153441
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  Just in.....
  
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  SAIL TO CALAIS FOR £1 THIS WEEKEND
  
  DFDS Seaways and LD Lines launch Dover-Calais ferry route
  

  

  
  
  DFDS Seaways and LD Lines are offering passengers the chance to travel from Dover to Calais this weekend to celebrate the launch of a new cross Channel ferry route. The first 1,000 cars (with up to four passengers) travelling from Dover on the new service, which begins on Friday 17 February, will be transported to the Continent for just £1 on quoting special offer code "LAUNCH" on www.dfds.co.uk or through our contact centre.
  
  
  In addition, passengers can return from Calais back to the UK on any date or sailing time in 2012 for just £29.
  
  
  The new route will operate up to five times a day, with the first sailings aboard the Norman Spirit. A second ship and additional sailings will be added to the schedule at a later date.
  
  
  Chris Newey, passenger director for the English Channel at DFDS Seaways, said: "We're really excited about working with LD Lines to offer passengers the opportunity to sail with us between Dover and Calais. So much so, that we're celebrating by offering passengers the chance to travel to Calais for just £1 all this weekend. We have 1,000 car spaces available and with each car able to take up to four passengers, it's a great way for families to travel without breaking the bank."
  
  
  For more information about DFDS Seaways, the Dover-Calais route or to find out about the latest sailing times and book tickets, visit www.dfds.co.uk or telephone 0871 574 7241.
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Guest 651

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  14 February 2012     13:08153447
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  Get there for a quid and back for £29 , cheaper on P&O for a daytrip !!
  Been nice knowing you :)
• Guest 640

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  15 February 2012     08:02153570
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  Will relax this from its top slot now....
  
  In fairness I think it still probably works out as a good deal. It is best for those emigrating though...like Abu Qatada or whatever his name is..on his one-way trip to " we dont do no torture " Jordan.
  
  But for most of the rest of us who want to come back...providing there is four in the car it only costs each person £7.25...if you ignore charging for the car.
  
  Good luck to them on their brave new start with their cross channel services.
  
  
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Guest 653

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  15 February 2012     08:39153579
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  Good Luck indeed.
  
  As much as people support and use P. & O. there does need to be another provider on the Dover/Calais route - so long as they don't have a cartel on prices.
  
  
  
  
  Roger
• Guest 640

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  15 February 2012     08:58153592
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  Jan T has just forwarded to me an email she's had in from P&O stating the following..
  
  "The newest, biggest, most stylish fleet on the Dover-Calais route is now complete. Celebrate the arrival of our brand new ship with this very special offer. Book before the 14th February for travel on Spirit of France or Spirit of Britain up until 13th December from just £30* each way off peak. Alternatively, travel during peak periods from just £39† each way."
  
  Its a tad out of date but you get the gist
  So the deal above from DFDS is very good...BUT just for this weekend only.
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Guest 658

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  15 February 2012     19:24153699
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  Went down to the docks today and paid £33 for a car plus 4 out on 16th march back on the 19th march. That was with dfds Dover to Dunkirk.
  beer the food of the gods
• Guest 640

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  16 February 2012     09:08153750
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  That looks a good deal Guzzler. It looks like their prices will be competitive in the challenge with P&O. Although I know the quoted price you make there is for a trip to Dunkerque...but they will surely be competitive to Calais in an effort to gain a good slice of the market.
  
  Ive never been to Dunkerque, is it worth a trip?
  
  Will be interesting this weekend to see the first sail to Calais.
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• Guest 658

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  16 February 2012     19:55153861
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  Whilst Dunkirk is very nice, by driving up the coast just a short way, it is very pleasant lots of nice resorts to eat and drink in, with truly beutiful beaches.
  beer the food of the gods