Mmmm. We did ET the other week and with earlier people turning up late due to a crash and being allowed on we got bumped and had to wait 4 hours.
We’ve used the Tunnel once, & I said never again. If anything it was too efficient. We had a 5 hour drive down from God’s own, rocked up at the tunnel, straight on, 35 mins later we were spit out of the other side. Bish bash bosh! I never had a break or actually got out of the car, we were camping at the time, so couldn’t pull up easily & have a kip. I find the ferry much more relaxing & part of the holiday, similar to how flying used to be.
That sucks. I have had delays, but they are quite rare.
This is the advantage of using the tunnel but it’s tricky now because you don’t know if you will get straight on and be out in 35 mins or have a 5 hour wait because of [add excuse]. This is why I find it stressful now
Having used the tunnel for the first time last week, I thought it was brilliant. I wanted a quick crossing (if anything to stop me spending more in the cafe).
If you want the over 60’s discount, you have to ring them. Don’t ring the number on the website, ring the HQ at Royal Quays on Tyneside. 0344 848 6090
I’ve never quite got the 33p/min thing. It’s a 0330 number which is a non geographic standard call & included in most call plans. I’ve never been charged when I’ve rung it previously.
They do sail over winter but on a reduced timetable. Never heard of or seen pet cabins. They usually stay in the vehicle.
