France or Isle of Wight?

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We went to the Isle of Wight in the summer last year as an extension to a trip we did to Cheddar and Glastonbury. 

So whilst I was idling around looking for a Staycation I checked out the ferry....

As a tester i chose a Monday to Friday, out of school holidays in the first week of July.  Okay it's only two weeks after we get back from France.

Two adults and an under 6m motorhome, plus dog.

Wightlink. Portsmouth to Fishbourne (45mins) - £285.25

Red Funnel. Southampton to East Cowes (60mins) - £289.00

To be quite honest I was stunned! For such short crossings!

So i decided to compare with P&O to France. We are going with them in September. For the test using similar times and the same dates and it's a 90 minute crossing from Dover to Calais  ... £203.75!

Gulp!

So once we get Reggie a Pet Passport instead of an AHC we can save a bit more!

It looks like the Isle of Wight is cancelled! ❌




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