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Following on from her earlier Ferry post Bridget gives you some tips on getting the best value out of your ferry crossing;.

*  It’s cheaper to take a car and trailer than 2 cars

*  A minibus is not much more than a car

*  Booking additional height (above 1.7m) costs very little more.  But it must be booked in advance so if your bedchairs etc. will fit on the roof rack – why not! (PS it’s very important they are secure though if you are stopping off at motorway services- so either don’t leave the vehicle unattended or use a secure top box)

*  Hiring a van is very expensive if you’re taking it abroad.  Consider using the Clearview van hire service – they supply you with a driver too so you don’t even have to drive
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Which Cross Channel Ferry would suit me best? – a question we get asked often.  Bridget Keep gives the Pros & Cons;

There are so many options now for crossing to France so here is a comprehensive guide to the Pros and Cons of the various options;

Dover to Calais ferries

By far the cheapest and also frequent crossings the time taken is between 1.10 mins and 1.30 mins. If you do miss the ferry at least you know there is another along in an hour or so! The ships themselves offer excellent facilities with restaurants, bars and duty free on board! The downside being on the northern most coasts can be the drive time and subsequent tolls on the auto routes to get to where you want to go. continue reading…