March 18, 2002 In the year that Hoverspeed celebrates 21 years of high speed car ferry travel - the longest established current day cross channel operator - the company continues to innovate with speed, style and service on its three routes linking the UK and the Continent. New for 2002 is a peak season sailing frequency increase from Dover with up to 17 return sailings daily compared to 13 in 2001. With departures every hour on the hour from 0600, Hoverspeed will provide 15 return sailings daily between Dover and Calais and two return sailings daily from Dover to the Belgian port of Ostend. The new-look high frequency schedule will be operated by a fleet of four Seacat catamarans - three on the Dover - Calais route - Hoverspeed Great Britain, Seacat Danmark, joined by the newly named Seacat France. The Seacat Diamant will be operating on the Dover - Ostend route. Hoverspeed's popular Newhaven - Dieppe high speed service - crossing time just two hours - resumes for the new season from 22 March to 30 September, with the monohull Superseacat providing up to three return sailings daily. Expanding the company's airline philosophy and a major new feature in 2002 on all its routes and fleet of high speed craft, Hoverspeed is introducing new customer incentives with cabin crew providing an on board, at-seat service of drinks, snacks and shopping for all passengers. Sailing schedules, fares, service benefits, shopping and short break information are all featured in Hoverspeed's new high speed ferry guide. Also included are advance purchase special offers for a car and up to 5 passengers, starting from £109 return, to be booked by 31 March 2002 for travel anytime throughout the year. The new 2002 guide also contains information on Hoverspeed's exclusive 1st service benefits, with upgrades of just £15 per person via Dover - Calais and £25 per person each way on the Dover - Ostend and Newhaven - Dieppe routes. Other features include details of Hoverspeed's shopping incentives such as pre-order, select & collect, online shopping via www.hoverstore.co.uk and special fares for taking your pet across the channel for only £15 per cat or dog each way - available on both the Dover - Calais and Ostend routes. You can also now book a short break from a range of popular destinations including Paris, Lille, Bruges, Ghent, Calais, Boulogne, Dieppe, Rouen and Le Touquet via www.shortbreaksandholidays.com For reservations and further information contact Hoverspeed on 08705 240241 or www.hoverspeed.comPress Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |