Hi we are travelling to Spain on 12th March,we are afamily of three with a dog ,can any one tell us which is best ferry or tunnel.Also does any body know where we can get the best deal?

I've done both (Dover/ Calais) and given the choice I would probably go for the tunnel as we found it easier, obviously quicker, and more departures.

Just google it, there are no end of deals offered but to be honest I always booked direct with the ferry line / eurotunnel

PS, just thought. Consider Portsmouth / St Malo. Out of the three thats my choice as the drive is a lot easier and you get a good nights sleep to start fresh the following morning. You'll get well past Bordeaux on your first night (if you are going to stop)

We have weighed up all the options and have decided on the tunnel.

thanks very much,don`t think hubby likes boat very much though he won`t admit it so st Malo is out,think it may be tunnel then.

We don't travel very well be sea either which is why we have decided on the tunnel. Where are you travelling from? Are you going on holiday or actually moving over in March? Which area are you going to? Ok, so I'm being nosy, but I'm interested

I DON'T LIKE GOING IN THE "BACK TUNNEL" FAR TO DARK AND SMELLY

THATS GOT ME THINKING......WHY DO GAYS LOVE THE BACK TUNNEL SO MUCH PLEASE HELP AN 8 YEAR OLD BOY UNDERSTAND THESE THINGS

Be VERY carefull if you have a pop at me over this question... you could be forever looked on as a "pillow biter"

We've had to think about this one since deciding to take the car and have decided on the ferry, for me personally I don't fancy either, for his nibs he's decide it will be less driving. Oh well, will just have to live on kwells while at sea

we have been told ,we cant use tunnel as the motohome has gas tank we use for cooking,

Cant you remove it and then buy a new one once you get to the other side?

Out of date info. Eurotunnel used to ban LPG 'tanks' (not cannisters) but they changed the rules in 2004. There are a few restrictions:-


The tank must be part of the standard equipment of the vehicle
The maximum capacity of the tank should not exceed 93 litres (47kg)
The tank/vehicle must be fitted with a capacity gauge
The tank must not be filled to more than 80% of its capacity (73 litres)
All valves must be in the 'off' position.