You learn something every day. I didn’t know the Corran Ferry was bookable.
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- Thread starter Wapping
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You can't, turn up and join the queue.
The Corran ferry, just turn up, as said.
CalMac inter island ferries I just give them a ring a day or maybe two days before when I know what I'm doing and where I'm going
Across to Orkney I use the Pentland ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope
That's about it
My experience with the ferries, is that they will always find a space for a few bikes.
I went across the Corran Ferry this last New Year on my way to Strontian. There was a helluva tide ripping past, and it struggled to get in
I was in the VW Camper. I said to the bearded guy taking money for the crossing, you seemed to be struggling to get in just now, at what speed of the tide do you cancel the crossing?
"About seven knots"
"Looks fast to me, what's the tide running at now then?"
"About eight knots"
They are nice lads on the Corran.
At least they are sober these days. 
At least they are sober these days.
Cabby agrees with my post above.
It’s simple. Make your booking and keep this number handy ...
tel:+44-800-066-5000
(You can book on that number too.)
If you need to change the booking, give them a call and they’ll sort it for you.
tel:+44-800-066-5000
(You can book on that number too.)
If you need to change the booking, give them a call and they’ll sort it for you.
If you're going to use CalMac regularly it's worth registering with them and getting your own ID. Quote this and you're straight in, saves mucho time
If you're going to use CalMac regularly it's worth registering with them and getting your own ID. Quote this and you're straight in, saves mucho time
Thank you Micky, didn't know that.
A time saver and maybe, just maybe, get a bit of priority
CalMac try to sell their Island Hopping deals, but be careful ... some of the islands included might not be where you want to go. I don't usually return from an island on the same ferry as I used to get there. I make my own route and usually book single crossings
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