Cork to Santander Ferry starting April 2018

rustynutz

Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices.

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roundymac wrote: »

kub wrote: »

Sorry for flinging a fact or indeed a spanner in your works, but if you have a good read of this http://www.brittanyferries.ie/ferry-routes/new-direct-ireland-spain-route
You will see quite clearly that the ship is also doing a run to Roscoff as well.

Already been mentioned.:p

And has nothing to do with anything.

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rustynutz wrote: »

Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices.

That's quite a difference alright. A couple of hundred each way would balance the extra fuel and toll costs of driving through France but a thousand......

emfifty

rustynutz wrote: »

Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices.

More economical for those travelling to Spain rather than the south of France it would seem. There are more ferry options to France from Ireland/UK + Channel tunnel option hence the competitive prices. I'm guessing retirees heading to Spain for the mostly year round sunshine (with car) or people who don't have accommodation costs I.e. Have their own place.. and families will probably make up the numbers ultimately.

Rhys Essien

rustynutz wrote: »

Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices.

You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander?

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Rhys Essien wrote: »

rustynutz wrote: »

Well this is a non runner for me at least, I was excited on hearing about this as id like to explore the south of France without driving the whole way from Cherbourg. Was intending to go last week in may for two weeks, 2 adults, 2 kids and motorhome - a staggering €1600, so I've booked the same period with SL, €620 to Cherbourg. I cant see this route being viable at those prices.

You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander?

It works out about €160 each way for me including fuel and tolls (tolls can be avoided.) About 11 hours driving using autoroutes. I'd probably add an overnight stop each way too so maybe €500 total. Still a big difference to the ferry cost.

rustynutz

Rhys Essien wrote: »

You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander?

I doubt they are going to drop their price by 600 quid, which is where it needs to be to make sense for me. The Brittany price vs SL price is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned, I've traveled with SL before without any complaints, if Brittany want to charge 20 - 30% more than the competition for the same route that's their business, its not up to me to convince them to drop their prices, I've done the most effective thing you can do in a situation like this, voted with my feet, and booked the more cost effective option.

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rustynutz wrote: »

Rhys Essien wrote: »

You should have rang them back up and told them this and asked for a better deal.Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.Finally,what would your diesel bill be on a return journey from Cherbourg to Santander?

I doubt they are going to drop their price by 600 quid, which is where it needs to be to make sense for me. The Brittany price vs SL price is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned, I've traveled with SL before without any complaints, if Brittany want to charge 20 - 30% more than the competition for the same route that's their business, its not up to me to convince them to drop their prices, I've done the most effective thing you can do in a situation like this, voted with my feet, and booked the more cost effective option.

But it isn't the same route.

rustynutz

First Up wrote: »

But it isn't the same route.

Brittany are about 200 dearer on roslare to Cherbourg route

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OK; I thought we were discussing the Cork - Santander price.

Rhys Essien

rustynutz wrote: »

Brittany are about 200 dearer on roslare to Cherbourg route

Brittany Ferries does the fastest sailing from Ireland to France,it does Cork to Roscoff in 14 hours.The Rosslare to Roscoff one is 17.5hrs and Dublin to Cherbourg is 19hrs.This all has to be factored in.

rustynutz

First Up wrote: »

OK; I thought we were discussing the Cork - Santander price.

I was responding to the another poster, he asked about a comparison price between Brittany and the other carriers on the traditional Rosslare - Cherbourg/Roscoff routes

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rustynutz wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

OK; I thought we were discussing the Cork - Santander price.

I was responding to the another poster, he asked about a comparison price between Brittany and the other carriers on the traditional Rosslare - Cherbourg/Roscoff routes

Brittany Ferried don't sail from Rosslare.

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rustynutz wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

OK; I thought we were discussing the Cork - Santander price.

I was responding to the another poster, he asked about a comparison price between Brittany and the other carriers on the traditional Rosslare - Cherbourg/Roscoff routes

Brittany Ferries don't sail from Rosslare.

rustynutz

First Up wrote: »

Brittany Ferries don't sail from Rosslare.

Ok, Ireland to France


What's your point?

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rustynutz wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

Brittany Ferries don't sail from Rosslare.

Ok, Ireland to France


What's your point?

I thought the discussion was about the comparitive cost of Rosslare to Cherbourg and driving versus the Ferry to Santander. Bringing a (non existent) Brittany Ferries sailing from Rosslare into it didn't clarify much.

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rustynutz wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

Brittany Ferries don't sail from Rosslare.

Ok, Ireland to France


What's your point?

I thought the discussion was about the comparative cost of Rosslare to Cherbourg and driving versus the Ferry to Santander. Bringing a (non existent) Brittany Ferries sailing from Rosslare into it didn't clarify much.

rustynutz

First Up wrote: »

I thought the discussion was about the comparative cost of Rosslare to Cherbourg and driving versus the Ferry to Santander. Bringing a (non existent) Brittany Ferries sailing from Rosslare into it didn't clarify much.

I was answering a direct question by a poster, which I quoted in my post, see below:

Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.

So, what have you to add to the discussion, apart from looking for mistakes in others posts?

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rustynutz wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

I thought the discussion was about the comparative cost of Rosslare to Cherbourg and driving versus the Ferry to Santander. Bringing a (non existent) Brittany Ferries sailing from Rosslare into it didn't clarify much.

I was answering a direct question by a poster, which I quoted in my post, see below:

Also,did you get a Cork Roscoff price to compare with SL?.

So, what have you to add to the discussion, apart from looking for mistakes in others posts?

You'll find my contributions if you care to look for them.

Roger Hassenforder

Thread gone to sh1t lads

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It might improve when there is something to talk about.

Rhys Essien

The booking is now up and running on their website.

ted1

1,322 for 5 if us going in the 15th June back July 3rd with a cabin each way. The price point is way off especially for a economy ferry

I can get flights to Bilbao for 500.

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ted1 wrote: »

1,322 for 5 if us going in the 15th June back July 3rd with a cabin each way. The price point is way off especially for a economy ferry

I can get flights to Bilbao for 500.

Well its back to the question do you need to bring your car or not.

If you don't - fly, no argument. If you do, I'd have thought that price was at least worth thinking about compared to the ferry to France and long drive.

GavRedKing

It'll suit some people, it wont suit others.

Personally, I'd probably prefer the ferry France and to drive the rest, at least that way you can stop along the way at your lesiure, I think being stuck on a boat for a day would drive me mad but thats just me.

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GavRedKing wrote: »

It'll suit some people, it wont suit others.

Personally, I'd probably prefer the ferry France and to drive the rest, at least that way you can stop along the way at your lesiure, I think being stuck on a boat for a day would drive me mad but thats just me.

I think I feel the same. I'd be heading for the Alicante or Murcia area so still a lot of driving. Maybe a bigger/fancier ship would tempt me but not this one.

Skedaddle

The one BIG risk they run is that people who've already have taken the Pont Aven to France will book this and be quite disappointed by a more basic ferry, having high expectations from their previous trips.

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Skedaddle wrote: »

The one BIG risk they run is that people who've already have taken the Pont Aven to France will book this and be quite disappointed by a more basic ferry, having high expectations from their previous trips.

Well they have been well warned and anyone who has used the Stena Horizon (or IF Epsilon) will know what to expect.

Oasis1974

What is it a trawler taking that long to cross to Spain I'd walk faster?

Widdensushi

Oasis1974 wrote: »

What is it a trawler taking that long to cross to Spain I'd walk faster?

You must be some walker, 620 odd miles, it's not bad going for an older boat full of articulated lorries

the beer revolu

Oasis1974 wrote: »

What is it a trawler taking that long to cross to Spain I'd walk faster?

Just how fast do you think ferry ships go?

roundymac

620 miles as against 257,(Cork Roscoff), nearly double the milage and people still want for the same price. Good job none of you are running the company or it would be gone out of business PDQ.

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roundymac wrote: »

620 miles as against 257,(Cork Roscoff), nearly double the milage and people still want for the same price. Good job none of you are running the company or it would be gone out of business PDQ.

Not sure the price is that big an issue. Its easy enough to compare it to the cost of a ferry to France plus fuel, tolls and probably an overnight on the way to Spain. The journey time is easy to understand too.

For me the drawback is the ferry itself.

Dbu

In fairness they are upfront about how bad the boat is.....

Your sailings are on the no-frills Brittany Ferries économie service

Self-service restaurant with limited choice
Small bar and boutique
No entertainment
Limited public seating
Some vehicles may be parked on an open-air deck
Accessibility limitations
No lift

whisky_galore

Dbu wrote: »

In fairness they are upfront about how bad the boat is.....

Your sailings are on the no-frills Brittany Ferries économie service

Self-service restaurant with limited choice
Small bar and boutique
No entertainment
Limited public seating
Some vehicles may be parked on an open-air deck
Accessibility limitations
No lift

So apart from the first two lines, it'd be like the Tarbert-Killimer ferry in terms of facilities...

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whisky_galore wrote: »

Dbu wrote: »

In fairness they are upfront about how bad the boat is.....

Your sailings are on the no-frills Brittany Ferries économie service

Self-service restaurant with limited choice
Small bar and boutique
No entertainment
Limited public seating
Some vehicles may be parked on an open-air deck
Accessibility limitations
No lift

So apart from the first two lines, it'd be like the Tarbert-Killimer ferry in terms of facilities...

A good bit better than that but its not the Queen Mary.

shaunr68

Cork-Santander 363 Euros one way for two adults in a motorhome, late September. Quite reasonable but no prices are shown when you add pooches, you have to call to book.

the beer revolu

whisky_galore wrote: »

So apart from the first two lines, it'd be like the Tarbert-Killimer ferry in terms of facilities...

Probably a good deal cheaper per mile, though.

Roger Hassenforder

First Up wrote: »

For me the drawback is the ferry itself.

This.
Would be hell in a basic boat with small kids.

Oasis1974

Dbu wrote: »

In fairness they are upfront about how bad the boat is.....

Your sailings are on the no-frills Brittany Ferries économie service

Self-service restaurant with limited choice
Small bar and boutique
No entertainment
Limited public seating
Some vehicles may be parked on an open-air deck
Accessibility limitations
No lift

So it basically is a trawler then with those facilities lol. Up down Up down Up down......

Widdensushi

Oasis1974 wrote: »

So it basically is a trawler then with those facilities lol. Up down Up down Up down......

It's primarily aimed at the haulage market, I presume if there is a big demand from tourists then a ship more suited might be lined up after a couple of years

pilly

Dbu wrote: »

In fairness they are upfront about how bad the boat is.....

Your sailings are on the no-frills Brittany Ferries économie service

Self-service restaurant with limited choice
Small bar and boutique
No entertainment
Limited public seating
Some vehicles may be parked on an open-air deck
Accessibility limitations
No lift

What on earth does limited public seating mean? Are some expected to stand for the 26 hours?

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Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

For me the drawback is the ferry itself.

This.
Would be hell in a basic boat with small kids.

Especially when they are other peoples'......

tototoe

26 or 34 hours with those facilities sounds like utter hell to me but different folks different strokes.

Sabre0001

Hmmm, this may not be Plan B if Munster make it to European Cup final...

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pilly wrote: »

Dbu wrote: »

In fairness they are upfront about how bad the boat is.....

Your sailings are on the no-frills Brittany Ferries économie service

Self-service restaurant with limited choice
Small bar and boutique
No entertainment
Limited public seating
Some vehicles may be parked on an open-air deck
Accessibility limitations
No lift

What on earth does limited public seating mean? Are some expected to stand for the 26 hours?

Ah I think there's enough seats, just not that much choice.

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tototoe wrote: »

26 or 34 hours with those facilities sounds like utter hell to me but different folks different strokes.

I don't think it will be utter hell - just a bit boring. The sailing from Cork does include two sleeps so that will pass some of the time.

I'll be interested to hear peoples' experience. I'm sure BF have anticipated this and we'll see how they cope.

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Sabre0001 wrote: »

Hmmm, this may not be Plan B if Munster make it to European Cup final...

What's the record for most renditions of "Stand Up and Fight" and "There is an Isle" in one sitting?

And what if Leinster get there too?

tototoe

First Up wrote: »

I don't think it will be utter hell - just a bit boring. The sailing from Cork does include two sleeps so that will pass some of the time.

I'll be interested to hear peoples' experience. I'm sure BF have anticipated this and we'll see how they cope.

Would remind me of sitting in a sh*te airport for that length of time. No thanks.

TheDriver

Cork Swansea ferry comes to mind, that dump of a Greek boat. Sleeping on floors in bar and hallway come to mind