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SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries introduce ‘Rapide’ Speedy Boarding

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dover Ferry Man

SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries has launched a brand new priority loading and disembarkation service, enabling customers to speed up their crossing times. For an introductory price of £8 per crossing, the new ‘Rapide’ service allows passengers to be the first to … Continue reading →

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Dover Calais Ferry Companies Back Privatisation of Port

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Dover Ferry Man

In January 2010 the Dover Harbour Board submitted a proposal under the Ports Act 1991 to government “leading to the voluntary privatisation of the Port of Dover.” Dover has operated as a trust for 400 years with no shareholders so … Continue reading →

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Co2 Sensor Disrupts Eurotunnel

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Dover Ferry Man

Services through the Channel Tunnel have been disrupted for a short period today 15th May 2010, after a problem on a Eurotunnel shuttle train. Eurotunnel said a CO2 sensor had triggered an alarm, setting off an emergency procedure in which … Continue reading →

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dover calais ferry news

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dover Ferry Man

Dover Calais ferry offers Savings on the P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing. May 7, 2010, 7:44 pm. As part of “National Ferry Fortnight”, an initiative set up by the Passenger Shipping Association, if you book your ferry crossing with P&O Ferries … Continue reading →

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Advice for Brits in Europe – Cross Channel Ferries

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Dover Ferry Man

Travel advice for British nationals in Europe Information on how to get back to the UK if you are stranded in Europe due to volcanic ash flight disruption. You should continue to make your way directly to Calais, other Channel … Continue reading →

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Dover Calais Ferry Competition

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Dover Ferry Man

The main Dover Calais Ferry operators are P and O Ferries and SeaFrance but with any duopoly there’s always room for a third contender to sneak in through the crack between them, as indeed did P & O Ferries themselves … Continue reading →

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Dover Calais Ferry view of Dover Castle

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Dover Ferry Man

Dover Castle with the White Cliffs Originally uploaded by Sarah Clair Dover Castle with the White Cliffs viewed from the Dover Calais Ferry. The sight of the white cliffs of Dover viewed from the Dover Calais Ferry, whether outbound or … Continue reading →

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How much does it cost to train it from London to France compared to the ferry from Dover to France?

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Dover Ferry Man

Is it cheaper to drive from England to France and are there any tolls? You can take a ferry from Dover or Folkestone to Calais or Boulogne. Prices vary, but Speed Ferries seem to be the cheapest. With Eurotunnel as … Continue reading →

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How should I chose whether to go from Dover to Calais by P & O or by Seafrance?

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Dover Ferry Man

Two competing companies provide ferry services between Dover and Calais? What is the difference between them? P.S. Emiliana, I got a free day return passenger ticket once in a newpaper promotion by Seafrance, so walking wouldn’t necessarily cheaper! And P … Continue reading →

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which is the cheap site for booking ferry ticket from dover to calais?

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Dover Ferry Man

hello which is the cheap site for booking ferry ticket from dover to calais thank you You can book directly on ferry operators websites. There are links on http://www.fromtoinfo.com – Europe online travel guide Transport links: http://www.fromtoinfo.com/WEBSITE/transport/Great%20Britain%20transport.html Technorati Tags: Calais, … Continue reading →

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