Taking that ferry in 6 weeks time. If you have any top ferry advice when you get back, please post!
Have a good trip.
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Not sure if I'd call these 'top tips' but here are my impressions of the ferry so far:
I was one of the last to arrive so rode straight on without any waiting which was nice. A French deckhand strapped down my bike and then his boss came over and did it properly ensuring the rear shock was fully contracted. I hope being in this position for 24hours won't cause the shock any issues.
They used a large cushion so I don't expect any damage to my seat.
The boat (Cap Finistere) is very large and comfy. Lots of bars and restaurants but it is almost impossible to find anywhere to relax out of earshot of screaming children, they are literally everywhere!
Kronenburg is only £3.40 a pint. Wifi is free but it is only in certain areas and not in the cabins.
The twin room is perfect for one but would be a real squash for two bikers and all their kit. I'm glad I paid the extra £20 for a window cabin. It's nice to wake up with a view of the sea.
I am on the lowest level of cabins (7) and when I first went to the room I was concerned that all I could hear was 100 car alarms going off on the level below me but this soon stopped. I guess the alarms shut down after a while to save battery.
There is a large Morrisons and a Sainsburys near the ferry port in Portsmouth where you can get supplies for the trip. I managed to find a nice Malbec with a screw top.
I'm now eagerly awaiting setting off along the coast and down to Jaca tomorrow. I plan to stop for a swim in Hondaribbia which has an excellent beach and some of my wife's relatives live there so will be preparing a Paella lunch for me.
Cheers
