March 13, 2002 High speed car ferry operator Hoverspeed re-opens its Newhaven - Dieppe fast ferry service on Friday 22 March. This is the fourth year that Hoverspeed has operated the popular fast direct link to Normandy and the major new feature for 2002 season is the re-introduction of a monohull Superseacat craft to the route. The service will operate from 22 March to 30 September and the first sailing from Newhaven on Friday 22 March will be the 0830 departure. The Superseacat has capacity for 145 vehicles and 700 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. Features of the service include a 1st lounge in the Newhaven departure terminal. For an upgrade supplement of £25, passengers have access to an airport style lounge, in addition to the exclusive 1st facilities of priority boarding and unloading, including meals, drinks and newspapers on board. For reservations and information contact Hoverspeed on (08705) 240241 or www.hoverspeed.comPress Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |