Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
Jan 14th 2014, 11:46 am
#1
BE Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: O'Vicedo, Galicia
Posts: 431
Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
LD lines have begun a new crossing from Gijon to Poole and they have got a special offer launch. I believe the rate applies for the first 500 bookings.
Car + 2 passengers + cabin = £399*
*Price for return fare, for a standard car (1.85m x 5m) and 2 passengers. Cabin included. Offer subject to availability and date and time of travel. Full terms and conditions apply. All taxes included. 2% credit card surcharge applicable. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Car + 2 passengers + cabin = £399*
*Price for return fare, for a standard car (1.85m x 5m) and 2 passengers. Cabin included. Offer subject to availability and date and time of travel. Full terms and conditions apply. All taxes included. 2% credit card surcharge applicable. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Jan 14th 2014, 12:22 pm
#2
On the road again.
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: On Top of the World
Posts: 17,507
Re: Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
LD lines have begun a new crossing from Gijon to Poole and they have got a special offer launch. I believe the rate applies for the first 500 bookings.
Car + 2 passengers + cabin = £399*
*Price for return fare, for a standard car (1.85m x 5m) and 2 passengers. Cabin included. Offer subject to availability and date and time of travel. Full terms and conditions apply. All taxes included. 2% credit card surcharge applicable. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Car + 2 passengers + cabin = £399*
*Price for return fare, for a standard car (1.85m x 5m) and 2 passengers. Cabin included. Offer subject to availability and date and time of travel. Full terms and conditions apply. All taxes included. 2% credit card surcharge applicable. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
They've had a virtual monopoly on the Spanish/UK run in recent years.
I see DFDS started a cross channel run as well not so long ago.
Jan 14th 2014, 1:21 pm
#3
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,675
Re: Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
I see that they are using the old Norman Asturias - we used it a couple of times when it sailed from St Nazaire. Then it sailed down the coast of France and across to Gijon but in rough weather it was a bit rough going. I can't imagine how it would cope with crossing Biscay in anything of a sea 
, but it should be great in fine weather. It's a bit small and was mostly designed for truckers so the on board facilities are a bit basic compared with BF for example. We did enjoy the food 
I see that the Poole-Gijon (Xijon) runs on Saturday and the Norman Asturias goes to Santander on the Tuesdays
, but it should be great in fine weather. It's a bit small and was mostly designed for truckers so the on board facilities are a bit basic compared with BF for example. We did enjoy the food I see that the Poole-Gijon (Xijon) runs on Saturday and the Norman Asturias goes to Santander on the Tuesdays
Last edited by MikeJ; Jan 14th 2014 at 1:26 pm.
Jan 14th 2014, 1:27 pm
#4
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Finally now living in Lo Marabu, Rojales, and it feels like home
Posts: 3,569
Re: Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
I see that they are using the old Norman Asturias - we used it a couple of times when it sailed from St Nazaire. Then it sailed down the coast of France and across to Gijon but in rough weather it was a bit rough going. I can't imagine how it would cope with crossing Biscay in anything of a sea , but it should be great in fine weather. It's a bit small and was mostly designed for truckers so the on board facilities are a bit basic compared with BF for example. We did enjoy the food
, but it should be great in fine weather. It's a bit small and was mostly designed for truckers so the on board facilities are a bit basic compared with BF for example. We did enjoy the food
Jan 14th 2014, 1:44 pm
#5
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Los Martinez
Posts: 858
Re: Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
They are also doing Poole to Bilbao- started back in October, funny time to start a crossing but hey ho. If its still on the go in May when I want to take my MG across I'll use it if its cheaper than brittany ferries.
Jan 14th 2014, 5:03 pm
#6
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,675
Re: Launch of Gijon to Poole crossing with LD Lines
No Bilbao on their web site, but Santander is quite close.
Jan 14th 2014, 8:23 pm
#8
On the road again.
Joined: Aug 2008
Location: On Top of the World
Posts: 17,507
