NEWHAVEN - DIEPPE ROUTE MAKES CROSS CHANNEL EASTER HOPPING EVEN EASIER!

02 April 2003

Hoverspeed, the leading fast car ferry operator on the English Channel, has announced the reopening of their Newhaven to Dieppe route, offering passengers even more choice and freedom than ever before.

The route re-opened on March 27, and will run until 29 September 2003. The route will reopen again for Easter 2004. The Superseacat, which carries 165 vehicles and 700 passengers operates 3 return sailings daily, with a crossing time of 2 hours.

Fares:

A day trip from Newhaven to Dieppe costs from £55 (for a car and a maximum of 5 passengers mid-week), or for a 24 hour overnight stay in France, a car with a maximum of 9 passengers costs only £92. A 3-day return, costs £95 (for a car and 5 passengers, off-peak), a 5-day return only £119 and an 8-day return £159.

These fares, apart from the Day Trip, are valid for travel until 31 May 2003, and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Advance Purchase (APEX) fares are also available. Pets are half price during April with a fare of £9 per animal each way.

Hotels in Normandy can be found on www.hoverspeedholidays.com

For further information, contact:
Roberto Boella /Alison Cryer
REPRESENTATION PLUS
TEL: (44)20 8877 4504 / 08
FAX: (44)20 8874 4219
Email: hoverspeed@representationplus.co.uk

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