so for the first time i'm off to euroland via ferry..dover to calais next week.

we've always gone through the tunnel because of our dog which sadly passed in january.

now no dog , no restrictions ..

any tips ? do i need to park near a lifeboat

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Do not enable the car alarm when parked on-board.  The older I get, the more I realise that people confuse wrinkles for wisdom

is the crossing that rough that it'll set the alarm off? ... - .- -.




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It can be 😂. Make a mental note of which stair you used and what level you're on. Makes for much less stress when they call you back to your vehicles! 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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Rough enough to set off car alarms ? - Best experience of mine for rough weather ferry crossing, think it was March 2014, Hook of Holland to Hull P&O overnight, One of the Captain's many safety announcements that night reported Force 12 winds. As I work deep sea, I can assure you that the Captain was NOT exaggerating. It was quite an interesting experience. Maybe not on most landlubbers bucket list though

You should be fine on your crossing Stan. Dover / Calais will not even be long enough for a good lunch
Also remember that whilst in port some car decks can be moved with empty cars on them, this can trigger alarms. Have a smooth summer crossing and good holiday.

PS - MikeO's comment is spot on, watching exasperated crew re-directing people to their correct deck is like watching people trying to herd cats

thanks merchy...
i cant see the channel being to rough in june but stranger things have happened..

@mike..my son has taught me to take a pic of the location on my phone at car parks etc..works  ... - .- -.




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Pay for priority parking (first on and first off) and VIP room, food, drink and nice seats, well worth the extra few quid....  Pete

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sounds good Pete but its only an hour and half journey and by the time i get up to the lounge it'll be time to go back to the car...  ... - .- -.




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Believe me, it's well worth it....  Pete

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Good luck Stan I am out next Friday on the train though be interesting to hear what you think of the journey

Wave forecast looks pretty good enjoy

thanks Sandy..[we seem to have these 'talks' on a yearly basis ]

i'm going on thursday so you'll probably catch me up on the autoroutes

and yes , waves and weather look good.


@Pete, i'll try the basic crossing seeing its my first one...probs go back to the tunnel if i dont like it..mind you its half the price of the tunnel.. ... - .- -.




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Money Stan Money I didnt think a man of your means would even consider the stuff

i do enjoy the train and its defo quicker and whatever the weather it'll still run..

who knows the boat might be fun .. ... - .- -.




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