August 8, 2000 Fast ferry specialist, Hoverspeed, which operates the sole cross-Channel tourist link between the UK and Belgium, has opened a new ‘1st’ class lounge in Ostend. The opening completes a major revamp of the operator’s premium travel product on the Dover/Ostend service with new airport-style executive lounges on both sides of the Channel, and an expanded onboard cabin. Hoverspeed operates two seacats – Diamant and Rapide - on the two hour Dover/Ostend crossing, with five daily return services. Each craft has capacity for 650 passengers and 140 vehicles. Upgrades to ‘1st’ cost £20 per person, per crossing and include priority loading and unloading, complimentary drinks and a three-course ã la carte menu. To coincide with the opening of the new lounge, passengers can travel '1st' from now until September 30, two-for-the-price-of-one at just £10 each on the 0730 service from Dover to Ostend and the 1815 or 2130 departures from Ostend to Dover. For more information and to book, contact Hoverspeed on 08705 240241, or log-on at www.hoverspeed.co.uk.Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |