A great, efficient, smooth service (Eurotunnel)

Member Name: ecolojo

Product:	Eurotunnel
Date:	13/09/09 (22 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy, quick, smooth

Disadvantages: Slightly dearer and boring views

I have to be feeling seriously under pressure to book another form of transport between Dover and Calais. Now, I am not particularly flush with cash, but there are so many advantage to using the eurotunnel...

Firstly, you don't need to worry about the weather. Dover to Calais may not take long on a ferry, but if you are feeling seasick, it may feel like an eternity. Or it may simply take an eternity due to strike action (vive la France).

Even if the weather is calm and industrial relations fine, the Eurotunnel is your quickest and smoothest option. If you have booked with a bank or credit card their clever number plate recognition system works out who you are (that is customer service for you) and you simply click a button or two, and you are through to customs. Assuming they are in a good mood you will be queuing up for you space on the train Eurotunnel shuttle in no time, for a crossing in about 30 minutes.

OK, the views are better from the ferry, but they aren't that exciting. If you have a pet, he or she will thank you for the smooth ride, and being able to stay next to you during the crossing.

Maybe a little more pricey from the ferries. But take it from a lady who loves discount supermarkets and her allotment, the Eurotunnel is worth a few extra pounds.

Summary: Unless you are seriously skint, take the Eurotunnel