Monika Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 What is better as Members of the Property Owners Travel Club, to book early or late. Going across this week, we were told that no special deals nor discounts for above are available? We are going over again end of September. Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I always try to book early, but that is mostly to get on the crossings when I want and get a cabin. I once had the experience of being told that all the 5-day crossings had been sold (although there were 'standard' - more expensive - crossings available). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardie Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I've booked early and late, - but find that if I leave it late and want to go or return on a Friday or saturday then I have to select a different time or day as no 2 berth cabins available. - I've already booked for mid September and the end of October. (Portsmouth to Caen route). BF don't seem to drop their prices nearer the time.Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Jan 1st 2005 we booked for all our crossings for the year (Feb, Apr, July, Oct) with the preconception that booking early means cheaper.In the case of our July crossing by pure chance I was checking the crossing times online and noticed our crossing (exactly the same) was now £100 CHEAPER !! ARGGHHFortunately it was 2 weeks before the balance was due. I rang and cancelled the original booking and rebooked. We lost our £10 deposit but saved £90 overall.This wasn't true for all our crossings so I'm still not sure whats best. I do now check the price of crossings a few days before the balance is due - just in case.Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 The frustrating part is that BF never quote fares until you book. What other business domains are allowed to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 After discovering a £260 difference in fares between BF (with Property Owners discount) and Speedferries, for crossings starting at the same times on the same dates, I decided that BF (and its discount) can go and sink themselves in midchannel.For short stays in France it is cheaper and easier to fly and hire;for long stays in the summer the additional travelling time is unimportant since the distance I have to drive always requires an overnight stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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