March 29, 2001 High speed car ferry operator Hoverspeed re-opens its Newhaven - Dieppe fast ferry service tomorrow, Friday 30 March. This is the third year that Hoverspeed has operated the popular fast direct link to Normandy and the major new feature for 2001 season is the introduction of a new look craft, the Seacat Diamant. The service will operate from 30 March to 29 October and the first sailing from Newhaven on Friday 30 March will be the 0830 departure. The Seacat has capacity for 145 vehicles and 675 passengers and at speeds of 38 knots will provide a crossing time of just two hours. Sailing frequency will be up to three return sailings daily between Newhaven and Dieppe. To coincide with the re-launch, Hoverspeed has available special day excursion and longer stay short break fares. Day trip prices start from £15 return for foot passengers (£20 Saturdays) and £59 return for a car and up to five passengers (£10 Saturday supplement). Three day return fares for a car and up to five passengers start from £129. Further new features to the service include a 1st lounge in the Newhaven departure terminal. For an upgrade supplement of £20, passengers will have access to the airport style lounge in addition to the exclusive 1st facilities on board the Seacat during the 2 hour crossing. For reservations and information contact Hoverspeed on (08705) 240241.Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |