Originally Posted by manamama (Post 8824538)

Thanks for all the advice..:)

I am favouring driving...some of your experiences sound good.

I estimated the costs as:

Flying :
Asturias to Stansted is 250 pounds,
Taxi to and from airport 120 pounds (need a 7 seater)
Car transport ?? waiting on quotes approx 400 pounds???
Total 770.00 pounds

Driving :
Petrol 200 pounds
Tolls 100 pounds
Hotel 130 pounds (2 rooms because there is 6 of us)
Ferry over channel 40.00 pounds
Total 470.00 pounds

Ferry :
Ticket 500 pounds (Mitzyboy..your quote of 296..there´s 6 of us so needing two cabins and have a Grand Espace...which site did you use ?)
petrol to and from ports 100 pounds
Total 600 pounds

If I can get a ticket for the ferry at Mitzys price...I think I will put up with a bit of sea sickness.

Originally Posted by manamama (Post 8829493)

We chose Santander has it´s very close - just over 2hrs away - plus it modern and the crossing is quicker. Plus someone says they have more outside space and an outdoor cafe with lots of seating. The cost is not too bad either 415 pounds.

Originally Posted by Joddle (Post 8829133)

Whilst the ride on a ferry might be less stressfull, the fact you have to be at the port for a particular time may not be quite so relaxing. The slightest road problems can put a big dent in travel plans - on one trip we were held up for 3 hours which meant we very nearly missed the boat - that was stressfull. O another we got cought up in the driver strike - 2 hours beind a lorry doing 5MPH - no fun at all. Its all roundabouts and swings - you pays your money and you takes your pick. It becomes a matter of personal choice not ecconomics as these work out very little different anyway.

Originally Posted by manamama (Post 8829493)

Thanks again everyone...

The Ferry from Santander wins !!

Although I don´t like sea travel and prefer driving...the kids don´t fancy it and it is a long long drive with four little kids.:eek:

I will have to get some anti-seasickness tablets (does anyone know what they called in spanish?)

We chose Santander has it´s very close - just over 2hrs away - plus it modern and the crossing is quicker. Plus someone says they have more outside space and an outdoor cafe with lots of seating. The cost is not too bad either 415 pounds.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8829524)

That was me. P&O have hardly any outside space and no seating that I saw. Brittany have loads of outside space, an outside cafe, swimming pool (if it's open) and I felt the cabins were better also.

What date are you going?

Originally Posted by battlezone123 (Post 8830152)

We are always use the Santander route to Portsmouth. But previously the boat has always been the Pont Aven and I have just noticed that the ship is now the Cap Finistère. Anyone know anything about this ship?

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8831183)

I went on that last time. Only one restaurant iirc
The one I have booked is showing as the Pont Aven

Originally Posted by Rotor (Post 8831198)

Pont Aven has an excellent resturant ,not cheap but well worth it.:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8831223)

I'm thinking of taking a packed lunch :rofl:

Originally Posted by Rotor (Post 8831198)

Pont Aven has an excellent resturant ,not cheap but well worth it.:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 8831223)

I'm thinking of taking a packed lunch :rofl: