Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed

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Mon 28 Jun 2004 11:43
Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed - stackman
Went to book a day-trip to France and notice that all cross channel comapnies on the Dover Calais route have slashed their prices. Aparantley this follows a move by Eurotunnel.

For example we booked in January for a 17 day trip in August and were happy with the quote of £162. Had we booked in May that price would have been £340.

Now they will book it for £142.

Our day-trip on Eurotunnel this week will cost £56, 5 day returns are around £100.

Don't know how long this offer will last. We have used ferryoffers.co.uk and have not been disappointed.
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Mon 28 Jun 2004 13:40
Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed - Collos25
A long time ago I purchased £600 of P&O stock at afixed 4.75% interest which also gives you 50% discount on all P&O products excluding special offers.My upcoming long stay booking Dover Calais cost £106 the best savings are on the Hull Rotterdam and the cruises where savings can amount to a lot of money.For someone who travels on ferries or cruises alot it is worthwhile investment.
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Mon 28 Jun 2004 14:00
Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed - PR {P}
Dont forget to try www.speedferries.com
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Mon 28 Jun 2004 16:06
Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed - kennybase
I too bought 600 units of P&O stocks, but at a cost of close to £1k last year.

I see it as a long term investment - I'll easily get more savings from this concessionary rate that I would if I put it away for a rainy day :-)

The dividend is a good % too - so its like a savings account anyway!
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Mon 28 Jun 2004 23:39
Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed - smokie
I investigated the share purchase as I make about 5 crossings a year (3/4 long weekend, 1 x 2 weeker). I discounted it as I can usually pick up a special offer which saves as much if not more than owning shares.
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Mon 28 Jun 2004 23:40
Cross Channel Ferry Prices Slashed - smokie
Oh, and the ferry companies are feeling threatened by the new company (speedferries?) which is vastly undercutting their cartel pricing...they have made vociferous complaints
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