Costs of Crossing the Channel

As a regular traveler across the waterway that separates the UK from our holiday destinations, I know that all ferry costs have risen by 20-30% over 5 years, especially when booking close to the holiday date. All transport costs have risen as the fuel prices have gone up (which you will all recognise from pump prices) but the ferries must now burn only gas oil (what motorists call diesel) rather than the cheaper grade fuels they did before 2020. These emission controls are EU wide, and on coastal USA, and other protected areas.

The prices are not going to fall - so no point waiting - go now!!

Hi PD, saw this and thought "if only"!!

BC-before covid-booking an ITX fare, via the club, with site vouchers and a BF ferry from Plymouth was near enough half the price of booking direct with BF.

My 2019 June out July back Plymouth to Roscoff with 4 site vouchers was £355.20.

My 2023 May out June back, same route with 4 vouchers was £585.20.

Had a look at that but I found CAMC cheaper.

Just done a booking for April out, June back, Dover to Calais return 7m MH £195 with P&O through the club.

Which is only £30 more that going the tunnel 1 way. 

In the past I've just Tesco vouchers for the tunnel but I don't have enough at the moment. 

I could have saved £33 if I had bought 4 site night vouchers but we wouldn't use them so not a saving as they cost £87.

Thought about coming back Rotterdam Hull but at £350 one way I'll  pass on that, it does cost £250 + in fuel and OH doesn't mind driving.

Booked the ferry on Friday, paid in full and got a booking ref. So far no email confirmation and nothing in bookings. Do they still send a confirmation and if so how long should it take please.

I'd check it out tomorrow Tammygirl, we have made a booking today,have received email confirmation and it's showing in "My Bookings". Hope you get it sorted.

Looking back Dover Calais out and back booked early (November) with P & O.

2013 booking mid week mid August sensible times (10.30) back 1st Saturday in October  15.00  £166.75p

2024 P & 0 (booked early Dec 2023) 

same days, same sailing times same length car, same caravan, same O H !!! Price £408  

I make this 146% inflation. 

Thanks, just checked 'My Bookings' again and it now in there, very strange.  Goodie can now book my sites for the journey down ☺️

That seems a heck of a price, I booked ours the other day to go out April back June, MH, times of crossing is 13.45 and  15.50  £195 return.