Russethouse Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 In September I am travelling from St Malo to Portsmouth on the Bretagne - there is a note on the BF web site about luggage trolleys being available in some places but that passengers should be able to manage their luggage comfortably - has anyone done this trip - am I likely to be lugging a suitcase up flights of steps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 The ship has two lifts RH... The deck plan shows where they are .. Click bottom right of the plan and you will be able to enlarge it and see where they are . I know what you mean about lugging cases the stairs are very steep . Good Luck http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/media/pdf/m/4/Bretagne_Ship_Guide.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Yes, the lifts are there and you should be o.k. without doing any stairs. There is a cage like room where luggage can be stored during the crossing. Thinking about it the foot passengers seem to just disembark down the ramp from the level where luggage and info desk are so there shouldn't be a need to use the stairs, not quite sure what happens when they embark. I am sure Will will know.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Cinders, PM for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 [quote user="Cendrillon"]...I am sure Will will know.[;-)][/quote]You won't have any difficulty in the terminal building or on the ship itself. The two areas where you are likely to have to work hard are on the buses between the terminal and ship (at both ends foot passengers and their luggage are taken on a bus), and the ramp to/from the ship. The escalators may or may not be in use at the Portsmouth ramp, but several suitcases can be a nightmare on escalators anyway. The alternative is a longish walk dragging your cases up several levels of slope. There are trolleys available between terminal building and bus, but seldom at the ramp.You can pray that the normal ramp is out of action (as when the ship docks at the other side berth, or something is under repair). Then, the bus takes you into the bowels of the ship and you can use the lifts from the vehicle deck to the other levels. Having said that, it's not uncommon for foot passengers to travel on the bus and up the ramp with several cases. The ferry company is used to it, though it's no doubt tedious for the passengers involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks Will I'll probably be Ok with a ramp but lots of stairs would be a problem - I'll only have 1 case plus a carry on size bag No one with a car going back from St Malo on the 17th by any chance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Would a 'lift-sharing' section in Travelling be a good idea? I did this a couple of times in my youth and it worked well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I see too that Covoiturage has spread to the UK under the name of BlabaCar Worth a punt, maybe, R/H? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'll take a look, thanks, I'll be overnighting in St Malo anyway and will be met the other end so its literally just getting on and off the boat...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 RH, my 87 year-old mother-in-law travelled with BF on her own with her suitcase from Partsmouth to Caen this year and coped fine. Obviously at her age nice people tend to offer her a helping hand at awkward places, but she is fiercely independent and managed her case herself almost all the time. It's do-able. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 RH[I] How about having a grey wig and a walking stick, maybe some dark glasses, that might help you for the journey.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I could buy a sling [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 That should do it. [:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 And don't forget a cauliflower set too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Oh go I'll fall for it - whats a cauliflower set ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Tis an hairdo, innit?RH, if your shoulder is still playing up, then if you ask at the desk, they will sort out someone to help with your bags. So yes, take a sling!! [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 A cauliflower set, is a Mrs Merton hair do. How else could you describe it really. My I do hope that they never come back into fashion.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj-9lSEBBm0 an example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Last year - just before I went to Savannah for 10 days I had my hair cut - I think my hairdresser must have had a turn, he has been cutting my hair for about 6 years and knows I like my fringe longish, he cut it short and I had that 'surprised look' ! I hated it and felt self concious the whole time - hairdresser has been threatened with a fate worse than deathif he ever does that again !!!! Thanks Jay Jay - I might do that sadly I just threw a sling away but I'd used it on the other arm when I broke my other shoulder, it was a foam one and as I had stored it done up, it was probably set in its ways...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAiffricaine Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote user="Russethouse"] ..... No one with a car going back from St Malo on the 17th by any chance ?[/quote] Doing night time crossing Portsmouth to St Malo on 14th September and back (also night time) Caen to Portsmouth on the 23rd, with a car, if it helps ?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 You'll just have to extend the holiday RH [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 RH, whatever has happened to your chauffeur?[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 For reference - just did the St Malo - Portsmouth trip - easy enough even with heavy suitcase and carry on bag plus hand bag - the bus could have been the most difficult part but luckily people helped - the ramp at St Malo was quite a gentle slope, at Portsmouth its steeper and I thought my case might run away with me, but all was well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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