P&O Ferries - Flexi Booking

[ShiDevil]

Hi,

A word of caution...du du du! I booked the Flexi Ticket from P&O Ferries (Dover to Calais) for Le Mans, thinking that if we get to the port earlier, particularly on the way home, this gives us flexibility to get on that ferry with a perceived, no extra cost. Having spoken with P&O, this ticket seems to be a complete waste of time (other than the cancellation benefits). Basically, it's still first come first served at the Port (like every year) and they couldn't confirm if you would be charged extra to get on an earlier ferry, deep joy. The girl on the help desk (she seemed quite fit, which was the only redeeming aspect of the call) then indicated she thought it was a waste of money other than the cancellation charge.

P.S. This is my own personal view, based on an irate call with P&O and my thoughts are an irrational reaction to that, immediately posted on PH :P I except no liability for a change in policy from P&O, however unlikely that might be :P

Steve

[gt6]

Gave up with ferries years ago, tunnel is much quicker and the 2 hour flexibility, spaces permitting, allows for early arrival and delays, and if you use tesco vouchers it is actually cheaper than the boats.

[ShiDevil]

gt6 said:

Gave up with ferries years ago, tunnel is much quicker and the 2 hour flexibility, spaces permitting, allows for early arrival and delays, and if you use tesco vouchers it is actually cheaper than the boats.

Do you get a fry up on the Tunnel?

[pem]

ShiDevil said:

Do you get a fry up on the Tunnel?

No but you don't get seasick and throw it up either

[ShiDevil]

pem said:

No but you don't get seasick and throw it up either

Lol travel well comrades, lets hope the weather is good this year

[wanacoop]

My group is yet to book the ferry, it will be from Poole. Can any of you good people tell me if the price goes upwards the closer to the date of travel? Is it best to book asap?

[gt6]

Prices do tend to rise closer to the time, but the sailings also get booked up so best to book as soon as you know when you want to go and when you want to return, to save money use teaco clubcard vouchers if you have them.

[surveyor]

I've never arrived at a port and not been chucked on the next sailing to be honest.

Last year saw 2 out of 3 cars on the wrong sailing after we got delayed in security and the 2 Muppets went for the later on.

We wondered why we couldn't find them on our new ship.

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Edited by surveyor on Sunday 30th December 19:02

[ShiDevil]

surveyor said:

I've never arrived at a port and not been chucked on the next sailing to be honest.

Last year saw 2 out of 3 cars on the wrong sailing after we got delayed in security and the 2 Muppets went for the later on.

We wondered why we couldn't find them on our new ship.

Hi, my point is that you can arrive early with a standard ticket and get on the earlier ferry for no extra cost. So why bother with the Flexi ticket to begin with :/ if they aren't charging you, your spending £20 with no advantage other than the cancellation part

[M3Charlie]

ShiDevil said:

The girl on the help desk (she seemed quite fit, which was the only redeeming aspect of the call)
Steve

Fit on the Phone......add 10 Stone!!!!

[Curb]

Ok, how about the rule that the flexi applies only on the same day? If I buy a return ticket at 23:59 and add flexi, can I actually travel on the next day e.g. 8pm?