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Was just wondering the same thing!Need some cheering up so I’ve just been asked for the dates and it makes sense to bump this anyway! Can we get packing yet?
Was just wondering the same thing!Need some cheering up so I’ve just been asked for the dates and it makes sense to bump this anyway! Can we get packing yet?
I have been packed for months. Passport, wallet, cigars, budgies, toothbrush. When is the off?Need some cheering up so I’ve just been asked for the dates and it makes sense to bump this anyway! Can we get packing yet?
I have been packed for months. Passport, wallet, cigars, budgies, toothbrush. When is the off?
Is Roman Abromovich's big yacht not going spare?Oh yes, it’s still on. We have a minor inconvenience in that all of the Portsmouth sailings are now 33 hours, which is two nights on the ferry. Or we have to sail from Plymouth, which is the best bet I’d say.
Is Roman Abromovich's big yacht not going spare?
Well if we gut it and throw his 2 helicopters out of the hangers and dump the submarine I am sure we could fit plenty in the 162.5 metres.Dunno. How many cars fit on that?
Oh yes, it’s still on. We have a minor inconvenience in that all of the Portsmouth sailings are now 33 hours, which is two nights on the ferry. Or we have to sail from Plymouth, which is the best bet I’d say.
Oh yes, it’s still on. We have a minor inconvenience in that all of the Portsmouth sailings are now 33 hours, which is two nights on the ferry. Or we have to sail from Plymouth, which is the best bet I’d say.
I'm not sure this is correct.
From Portsmouth there are 4 sailings / week - 2 to Santander and 2 to Bilbao. One of the Santander crossings is definitely 2 nights on the boat (I've just done it), but I don't think the other one is. Santander to Bilbao is about 1 hour, and a lot more pleasant than the slog to Plymouth (unless you happen to live that way).
The one advantage of 2 nights on the boat is that you arrive at 8am - so you should have managed to sleep off the excesses of the night before. Although, on balance I think it is a little bit tedious.
Also the Commodore Club is well worth paying the money for - or even better get a swanky cabin and get it included.
Better than cheap flight to Spain and a truck?Oh yes, it’s still on. We have a minor inconvenience in that all of the Portsmouth sailings are now 33 hours, which is two nights on the ferry. Or we have to sail from Plymouth, which is the best bet I’d say.
Better than cheap flight to Spain and a truck?
Plymouth it is then.. 15.45 departure also means a drive down with no need for a hotel the night before.Yes, sadly. The trucks to Verona and from Arenzano were circa £1200. You can add a fuel surcharge to that and £500 for paperwork that has come in since we split from Europe. Probably more like £2k now. Plus flights.
Plymouth it is then..
And I can give you a lift down if you wanted. Unless your car is going this time.My thoughts exactly.
If you can find a crossing from Portsmouth to Santander / Bilbao on or around the 16th of September that is less than 33 hours, I’ll happily pay a finders fee. I think you will be disappointed though.
Will it stop in the UK for us to get on then?Might I suggest the UEX train? Goes from Verona to Dusseldorf overnight and you sleep in a cabin. Cuts a 1000 miles off and a night. Not sure if the dates work but it's there.