Hi All,

I have been looking at Stena Line Ferries across from Harwich to Hook of Holland as part of the IBW 2014 trip.

I will be taking the 23:15pm ferry on Thursday 5th June, arriving in Holland at 7:15am.

Then for the return leg I will be taking the 22:30pm ferry on Monday 9th June, getting back to Harwich at 6:30am on the Tuesday.

Currently the cost is £59 each way, plus you also need a cabin each way which start at £30 for a single and £39 for a twin.

So in total - cost will be £178 for a single driver and £196 for a double.

BUT

I spoke with Stena Line on Saturday and asked them a couple of questions about could single drivers, share a double cabin, reducing the cost and could we get a further discount as a club, as we will be taking a good number of buggies and people.

I actually spoke with a nice lady in Holland who has given me the direct phone number for her boss in the UK who will be back from a conference on Thursday, to discuss further discounts.

SO

I will keep you all updated once I know what discounts we can get. Hopefully this will be by means of a discount code.

I am happy to sort out discounts and tell you what time I will be going and on which ferries but please be aware i won't be taking it on myself to book everyone's ferries for them. 

Chad

that sounds good to me chad.

Nice one chad for collecting that info 

Well done Chad, keep up the good work. perhaps they would like a very rare mass buggy/ ferry photo for their advertising or something may be worth a bit more discount.

That would be a great opportunity.

Really could do with an Idea of who is going.  There is already a list of Jonathan's site so would be helpful to get one going here too, so we have a comprehensive idea.

So

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy

As things stand I'm certainly up for it. Who needs a roof after all! (just me and my buggy I think)

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy
Ben - 1 Buggy

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy
Ben - 1 Buggy
Davydoff - 1 Buggy 1 mate

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy
Ben - 1 Buggy
Davydoff - 1 Buggy 1 mate
Clem           1 buggy

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy
Ben - 1 Buggy
Davydoff - 1 Buggy 1 mate
Clem           1 buggy
Allan & Vanessa -1 buggy
Karl - 1 buggy

Chad, whats the deal with getting the actual tickets for IBW, do you have to order direct from holland or can you just turn up and pay on the gate?

dav

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy
Ben - 1 Buggy
Davydoff - 1 Buggy 1 mate
Clem  & penny         1 buggy 1van
Allan & Vanessa -1 buggy
Karl - 1 buggy

Chad - 1 Buggy
George - 1 Buggy
Ben - 1 Buggy
Davydoff - 1 Buggy 1 mate
Clem  & penny         1 buggy 1van
Allan & Vanessa -1 buggy
Karl - 1 buggy
snoopy & mrs snoopy - 1 buggy

Hi All,

Finally got round to e-mailing Stenaline on their correct e-mail (,com not .co.uk - wondered why I didn't get a reply  )

It looks like it was worth while after all as we have been offered a £10 discount each way (about 20%) for the car, although no reduction for cabins.  However, if two single drivers are travelling in two cars they will be able to share a cabin, effectively halving the cost of the cabin.

Reply I had from Paul Newbiggin at Stenaline....

"Thank you for your mail.

We can do  a reduced price of £49.00 each way for the vehicle plus driver for all vehicles travelling. Additional passengers in a vehicle will be £12.00 each way.

It is possible for two drivers to share a 2-berth cabin but we will need to make the reservation for you on a special product.

Your travel dates are at a busy time for us so all cabins would be at our standard brochure rates.

If you want to make a booking please let me know and I will take care of ot for you.

Regards

Paul"


I have sent another e-mail asking how best for people to get in contact with Stenaline and how people should book the trip. Hopefully I will be able to let you all know tomorrow so we can get on and get this booked.

Chad

Nice one chad