Check in at the port closes half an hour before sailing.
We only travel on the Liverpool-Belfast-Liverpool crossing. It takes 8 hours.
We travel by car, we take the dog.
We book a cabin for an overnight crossing as a preference, but if they're not available then we book the Lounge + where you can stretch out on a seat, help yourself to complimentary drinks and snacks and have meals served to your table.
If you don't have a cabin and need one, then visit Guest Services on Deck 7, right by the door where you enter from the car deck. They have a waiting list and will call your name if one becomes available.
The other option for sleep is the HYGEE lounge, with reclining allocated seats.
The dog can either stay in your vehicle or go into the kennels for an additional charge. The kennels are clean, located on the right of the ship Starboard. There is an area to walk the dog and the kennels are secure with a key code to enter. They are clean, there is bedding and bowls and access to water.
So once onboard, what can you do to entertain yourself?
Well on a night crossing, I'd recommend you get straight to sleep, if you can. If in a cabin car alarms will go on and off most of the night, but at least you can lie flat and have a shower in the morning.
If you're on a day crossing, find a seat, settle in. Read, watch downloads on your device, chat with your other passengers, order a meal, watch the waves, walk your dog if you have one, watch the TV with subtitles, sleep.
Alternatively you could explore the ferry, find out for me what the restaurant and bars are like, how much the cinema costs and is there anything else to find out about.
This sounds like such a fun adventure!
ReplyDeleteIt's tiresome if I'm honest when you do it enough times
DeleteHow fun, I would love to do this as an experience x #pocolo
ReplyDeleteits a must for us, we could fly but then we can't take the dog
DeleteIt is good that Bob doesn't have to stay in the car. We used to travel to France on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry but since we got Zeph we have been using the tunnel as it this is the least stressful option for him. #pocolo
ReplyDeleteBob is fine on the ferry, he's always grateful to see us regardless of where he's been
DeleteWe had an overnight crossing to France on one trip and booked a cabin and it was surprisingly comfy - and easy to sleep. #PoCoLo
ReplyDeleteEasier to sleep on the bigger ferries
DeleteI haven't been on a proper long ferry trip since I was a teenager and we went to Europe on a school trip. I tend to get very very seasick so am not a fan but I know they are a great way to travel and lots of people use them.
ReplyDelete#pocolo sorry it's a bit late. It's been a long week.
I enjoy the ferry trips other than the seasickness
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