March 12, 2001 High speed car ferry operator Hoverspeed has launched a new cross channel guide to coincide with the major fleet transformation on its routes to France and Belgium. The guide features the new look high frequency, turn up and go sailing schedule between Dover and Calais to be operated by two state-of-the-art Superseacat monohull car ferries for the first time. Up to 10 return sailings daily will be provided with a crossing time of just 40 minutes. Superseacat’s first ever operation on the Dover – Ostend route will provide a crossing time of just two hours with three return sailings daily. The Newhaven – Dieppe seasonal service will be operated by a Seacat catamaran for the first time, with a crossing time of two hours and up to three return sailings daily. Lead in fares for the Calais and Ostend routes, based on a car and five passengers, start from £115 for a standard single (£230 return), and £147 for a 5 day return. Newhaven – Dieppe starts from £159 standard single (£318 return) and 5 day return from £195. Hoverspeed’s popular 1st service, available on all routes, includes priority loading and unloading, complimentary drinks and snacks, a choice of menu on longer crossings, newspapers, hot refresher towel, and access to 1st lounges on board and in the Dover, Calais, Ostend and Newhaven terminals. 1st supplements range from £10 per person each way on the Dover-Calais route and £20 per person on the Dover – Ostend and Newhaven – Dieppe routes. The comprehensive travel guide also gives information on the great value products such as wines, beers, spirits, tobacco, gifts and perfumes available at Hoverspeed’s exclusive Hoverstores in each of the Continental terminals. There are pre-order facilities for buying goods before you leave the UK, a Select & Collect service for bulk purchasing, and now you can shop online and pre–order wines, beers, spirits and fragrances before you leave home on www.hoverstore.co.uk. For reservations and further travel information contact Hoverspeed on 0870 240 8282 or your travel agent. Book online (2% discount) via www.hoverspeed.com.Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |