Storm disruption - mini cruise
Discussion
Nothing yet, but the doom mongers are suggesting these high winds and storms could be in until the other wide of christmas.
I'm due to Sail to Zeebrugge between now and Christmas with P&O which would include accomocation onboard overnight.
My hotel in Bruges was booked seperately and would be non refundable.
What would be the legal situation if the Ferry over were to be cancelled?
Would I have any protection against failing to get to my paid hotel?
Would alternqative accomodation for the night need to be provided as this was part of the package i booked?
I'm due to Sail to Zeebrugge between now and Christmas with P&O which would include accomocation onboard overnight.
My hotel in Bruges was booked seperately and would be non refundable.
What would be the legal situation if the Ferry over were to be cancelled?
Would I have any protection against failing to get to my paid hotel?
Would alternqative accomodation for the night need to be provided as this was part of the package i booked?
FiF said:
The OP is probably booked on Hull-Zeebrugge so 18:30 dep 08:45 arrival next day.
No idea how much of that time is actually at sea, not done that route though if it's the same as Hull-Rotterdam then most of it.
It's why if doing a southern NSea route like Harwich Hoek as you get your dinner and breakfast while the boat is docked. The actual crossing is while you're asleep in the main.
Exactly this!No idea how much of that time is actually at sea, not done that route though if it's the same as Hull-Rotterdam then most of it.
It's why if doing a southern NSea route like Harwich Hoek as you get your dinner and breakfast while the boat is docked. The actual crossing is while you're asleep in the main.
Done it for the last 4 years and every crossing has been smooth bar one!
glad to know that the weather isn't a huge concern, thanks guys
I have no problem with the ships, like I said this is now my 5th year for the trip to bruges.
Never been to amsterdam but I have been told by friends that the Amsterdam ferries aren't great, most used and abused by stag do's, you dont get on expecting it to be a full on cruise liner with pool, it is what it is.
We're going on the 20th with a 2 night stopover and should hit Hull on christmas eve, That'll be at least 3 PHers in Bruges that weekend as Rosscow will be there too.
Never been to amsterdam but I have been told by friends that the Amsterdam ferries aren't great, most used and abused by stag do's, you dont get on expecting it to be a full on cruise liner with pool, it is what it is.
We're going on the 20th with a 2 night stopover and should hit Hull on christmas eve, That'll be at least 3 PHers in Bruges that weekend as Rosscow will be there too.
Dog Star said:
How was your trip. OP?
Ours was bloody excellent
We just loafed around drinking and eating. Some friends came up from France for the day on Saturday, which was nice.
The new coach drop off point was a bit of a ball-ache - we got a taxi back there from the hotel. Incidentally we stayed at a place about 5 minutes walk from the main square, Hotel Bryghia which was really nice and I'll definitely use again.
Boat on the way out was fun - it was a bit like the train at the end of Trading Places with the party on it - most people were in fancy dress (some ridiculous elf outfits) and the disco was a pissed up riot. I couldn't join in as I had just won the "how much buffet can you eat" competition and was moaning that I was going to explode.
Way back was another kettle of fish - christ it was rough. Despite having taken sea sick tablets I couldn't face food or drink (neither could anyone else by the look of things) and just went to bed early and clung to my bunk.
Cracking trip though
Fantastic, best visit we've had so far.Ours was bloody excellent
We just loafed around drinking and eating. Some friends came up from France for the day on Saturday, which was nice. The new coach drop off point was a bit of a ball-ache - we got a taxi back there from the hotel. Incidentally we stayed at a place about 5 minutes walk from the main square, Hotel Bryghia which was really nice and I'll definitely use again.
Boat on the way out was fun - it was a bit like the train at the end of Trading Places with the party on it - most people were in fancy dress (some ridiculous elf outfits) and the disco was a pissed up riot. I couldn't join in as I had just won the "how much buffet can you eat" competition and was moaning that I was going to explode.
Way back was another kettle of fish - christ it was rough. Despite having taken sea sick tablets I couldn't face food or drink (neither could anyone else by the look of things) and just went to bed early and clung to my bunk.
Cracking trip though
As yourself, didn't enjoy the new drop off, longer to talk but it was at least dry. Walked it back in the rain with 2 cases rammed full of chocolate and beer though as we'd spent all of the thousand euro's we took in 3 days. 8KG of chocolates, 7 new beer glasses and 45 bottles of beer in cases. SWMBO was not happy!
We did exactly the same, beer, food and relaxation all weekend.
Noteables:
Sat in the bar opposite the outside of 2.be for a drink with the jukebox for a salute to Joe Cocker.
tried a few new places, the Duvelorium and Le Trappiste were good. The beer musuem was bit rubbish but tried a few new beers in there.
disappointed with the Christmas market, and lack of lockers for ice skating.
Ice festival was amazing
Food in Cambrinus was brilliant as ever, glad i prebooked!
Ferry was very busy on way out, some big coach parties and not enough parking spaces for foot passengers. Crossing was nice and smooth, we avoid the show bar and veg out in front of the piano instead.
We had an ok crossing back on Tuesday night, captain said the previous night had been a bit rough!
Just so relaxed, girlfriend is going back with the girls in Feb....jealous!
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