Fabrice Dejean
Writes about ferry routes, timetables and vehicle fares.
Dover to Calais ferry timetables: how the 90-minute crossing really works
Dover to Calais is still the quickest way to put a car on the far side of the Channel, and the timetable...
Fabrice Dejean8 min readAug 3, 2026
Calais port guide: what to expect when you drive off the ramp
Calais is a straightforward port to leave: you drive off the ramp, clear French border control in a booth, and join the...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 31, 2026
Vehicle height and roof boxes: the measurement that catches drivers out
A roof box adds 20 to 50 to a ferry fare and can add more if it pushes the car into the...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 28, 2026
Ferry or tunnel: which Channel crossing is cheaper for a car
For a car with two or more people in low season, the ferry is usually cheaper than the tunnel; in August, on...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 27, 2026
Holyhead to Dublin: ferry timetables, check-in and the fast catamaran option
Holyhead to Dublin is the shortest and busiest crossing between Britain and Ireland, and it is the one to take if your...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 21, 2026
Booking a ferry with a pet: charges, paperwork and the rules that matter
Taking a dog on a ferry is straightforward if the paperwork is right and awkward if it is not, and the paperwork...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 13, 2026
Electric cars on ferries: charging, restrictions and operator rules
Electric cars are accepted on almost every ferry route, but they are treated as a separate vehicle class with their own rules,...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 9, 2026
Cheap ferry tickets: where the real discounts actually come from
Cheap ferry tickets come from three places and nowhere else: the date, the sailing time and the fare tier. Everything else is...
Fabrice Dejean8 min readJul 8, 2026
Ferry loyalty schemes and frequent traveller discounts
Ferry loyalty schemes are worth joining for anyone crossing more than three or four times a year, and worth ignoring for everyone...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 4, 2026
Greek island ferries: booking, deck class and the fast boat premium
Greek island ferries are frequent, cheap and complicated, and the complication is the booking system rather than the sea. Conventional ferries, high-speed...
Fabrice Dejean7 min readJul 4, 2026