cugsy Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 See what I did there? No?..oh well. .. Anyhoo,the wife had a birthday card from an old university friend from Holland. Then she had a marvellous idea to take Elvis the caravan to Holland. So I had a look at the Stena site - for a trip to Hook Of Holland from Harwich (with a cabin) first week in september and back to Blighty. ..drum roll. ...is anywhere from £280 to £420. EEK. I thought you got a cruise for that! Maybe take the car and tent. ..? Do offers pop up now and then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrypartridge Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Sunday crossing Hull to Zeebrugge? Caravan goes free. Quote Isuzu D Max pulling Bailey Unicorn 2 Valencia Bailey Autograph 740 MH: Isuzu for sale LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I know it's a bit of a U-shaped trip but Dover-Calais is so much cheaper that you could consider that. The trip up is quite pleasant on the Belgian side. Quote Enjoy every minute of every day. It doesn't last nearly as long as you'd like, and there's no guarantee of coming this way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David in Cheshire Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) To get a sensible price you need to look at different routes crossing times etc but generally the fares are very much less in real terms than they were 20 years ago. As already recommended you could look at Hull Rotterdam and be sure to make it a weekend crossing when the caravan goes free, you would still be looking at over £300 but depending how far you need to travel in the UK it could be a better option than just taking the cheapest Dover crossing and then spending a lot on fuel to get to Holland. PS I would not take a cruise for that sort of price. Edited February 8, 2014 by David in Cheshire Quote David Various vans 78-2019, currently Hobby Excellent 540 FU and Mercedes E220 CDI Estate www. caravan-europe. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barczyk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Travel frequently from Nottingham to Europe both with and without the caravan (through Holland) and always use DFDS Dover Dunkirk. Very easy journey from Dunkirk up to Holland. Quote David and Barbara Landrover Discovery with Hobby 495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David in Cheshire Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Travel frequently from Nottingham to Europe both with and without the caravan (through Holland) and always use DFDS Dover Dunkirk. Very easy journey from Dunkirk up to Holland. Its the horrible bit between the Midlands and Dover that puts me off Quote David Various vans 78-2019, currently Hobby Excellent 540 FU and Mercedes E220 CDI Estate www. caravan-europe. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl250 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Its the horrible bit between the Midlands and Dover that puts me off Just avoid rush hour or travel on a Saturday morning. We often get ferries about midday so we leave MK about 8. 00 ish on a Saturday and rarely have any problems. We do travel outside school holidays though. ...... M1, M25, A2, M2. .... Going to Holland we usually go Dover Dunkerque but Calais only adds half an hour on. We love Holland and we are going there again in September. Don't forget to take your bikes ! Edited February 8, 2014 by Shirl250 Quote 2007 Bailey Series 5 Senator Arizona (4 berth, rear bathroom, side dinette) towed by a 57 Kia Sorento XS Auto with Kumho KL17 tyres, Reich Mover, Kampa Rally 390, Caravan Tyres : GT Radial Maxmiler CX 185/80 R14 102R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barczyk Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I agree with that - I try to get an early morning ferry and have a breakfast on the boat. Saturday or Sunday if possible and so far have never had a problem Quote David and Barbara Landrover Discovery with Hobby 495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cugsy Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Harwich was a simple choice 'cos we lives in Norfolk. It was only meant to be a long weekend sort of trip. But it could be a week via la Francais. Mind,what we gain going from Dover we lose on Diesel. ce la vie etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells9369 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Tesco Vouchers. ..... I believe you can use them on Stenas Harwich to the Hook. We always use them for our Eurotunnel crossing Oh and yes Cugsy I saw what you did Ferry well done. lol Edited February 8, 2014 by Hells9369 Quote Cleaning the House while the kids are at home is like clearing snow with it still snowing VW Touareg + Bailey Verona = Happy Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastline Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I have been looking at crossing from Harwich the best price was with the Caravan Club with 7 mitre van £78. 00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cugsy Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 academic now - she's off to states for a while and hasn't got enough holidays. So next year for the trip across t' puddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslocks Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Its the horrible bit between the Midlands and Dover that puts me off It's not as bad as the journey from Portsmouth to Dover! Quote Sadly no van anymore but 35 years was a good run John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David in Cheshire Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It's not as bad as the journey from Portsmouth to Dover! That a good reason to use Brittany Ferries don't you think Quote David Various vans 78-2019, currently Hobby Excellent 540 FU and Mercedes E220 CDI Estate www. caravan-europe. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslocks Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) That a good reason to use Brittany Ferries don't you think Indeed we do but more expensive of course! Edited February 9, 2014 by Jslocks Quote Sadly no van anymore but 35 years was a good run John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Indeed we do but more expensive of course! Not any more link to good news H. Quote Finding things funny since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslocks Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Not any more link to good news H. Depends where you are going. Quote Sadly no van anymore but 35 years was a good run John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Of course, if you're going north then it makes sense to drive to Dover. H. Quote Finding things funny since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobJS Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 But if you are going south then you may want to consider entering my competition to win a £100 brittany ferries voucher. With only 11 entrants, the probability is much better for a win! http://www. caravantalk. co. uk/community/topic/91322-competition-l100-brittany-ferries-travel-voucher/ Quote Caravanless. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egerton Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I priced day sailings without cabins. We have a 7. 5m caravan, 5m car. September dates. Stena, Harwich/Hoek of Holland return. £133 via Caravan Club. Admittedly not overnight and no cabins but seriously cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John19 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 It's not as bad as the journey from Portsmouth to Dover! Any journey to or from Dover is not part of a holiday. It's an experience to endure. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells9369 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Last year when we were on site in the Vendee we spoke to a couple who had come over with Brittany from Plymouth they join the Brittany ferry club and although they have to pay to join the club the savings more than make up for it We may look at joining next year for our French trip Quote Cleaning the House while the kids are at home is like clearing snow with it still snowing VW Touareg + Bailey Verona = Happy Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humberflyer Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 We use the Harwich Hook route both solo and with the Caravan many times throughout the year Caravans go free on daytime crossings and half price on night crossings Iam stationed in Germany, this is certainly our route of choice Our son a daughter in law live in Hull and we still prefer using Harwich rather than P&O from Rotterdam to Hull IMHO the Stena ships are much better than P&O, the last time I used the Hull route it took ages to unload in Hull from that upper Car deck with more delays getting through Passport control and then out into rush hour traffic in Hull!! The Harwich service unloads early 06 45 and we are up in Hull by late morning, Even with the extra mileage it still works out cheaper on the wallet believe it or not. Is it just me, but as a regular on the North Sea routes in recent years, do other think that standards on the Hull route have dropped as prices have risen, I certainly hear more a more complaints re P&O from my Service colleagues over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samnjan Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We have used the day crossing from Harwich to Hook of Holland twice now Travel from Brum on an afternoon stay on the docks overnight ready for the day crossing Caravan goes free on day crossing Quote Hyundai Terracan pulling a Burstner Trecento 530 easilyI thought I saw a light at the end of the tunnel, but it was somone with a torch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslocks Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We have used the day crossing from Harwich to Hook of Holland twice nowTravel from Brum on an afternoon stay on the docks overnight ready for the day crossingCaravan goes free on day crossing Good place to stay if you don't fancy the docks. http://www. brookcroft. info/index. html/ Quote Sadly no van anymore but 35 years was a good run John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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