Newhaven to Dieppe dfds ferry

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Could anyone please how you apply/get the 20% discount for age 60 plus ?I haven't been asked for date of birth ir ages of passengers and i am now at the checkout.Thank you.
 
You must phone to get the discount.
They check your age when you hand over your passport at Check-in.

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Always been asked if over 60 when I've booked never notice them check at the port.
You can also get the discount by booking at the port but only practical if you live in Newhaven.
 
Lenny HB said:
Always been asked if over 60 when I've booked never notice them check at the port.
You can also get the discount by booking at the port but only practical if you live in Newhaven.
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You're quite right Lenny. I always say that I'm booking by phone to get the age discount.
I've amended my original reply.

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Coastal Cruiser. said:
I have just realised after my birthday last month I must now be classed as an old bugger as I can now claim discount :crying: :crying:
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And the discount applies to anyone else on the same ticket whether over 60 or not. (y)
(The discount doesn't apply to cabin costs).
 
We never booked our return in November. Rang got on ferry same day and still got discount ringing from aire four hours away. Fellow traveller at aire claimed excessive call charges but my call came from my free bundle. Basically means the dog travels free.
Dennis
 
You need to ring the DFDS office in Dieppe to get the discount. Phoning The U.K. number does not work. 0330 587 8787 is the number, be prepared for some Franglaise. You will get confirmation and will need to carefully check all the details very carefully. They had my vehicle registration wrong, absolutely no problem getting it sorted.
 
Waveski said:
Phoning The U.K. number does not work. 0330 587 8787 is the number, be prepared for some Franglaise.
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Yes, that's the same number as I posted in my reply #3 above. The number to change an existing booking is 03448 6090.
I've been using that crossing several times a year for 40 years and with DFDS have never had any Franglaise difficulties.
I've found the Newhaven and Dieppe ports relaxed, cooperative and a pleasure to use.
After a motorbike camping tour I arrived (soggy in the rain) for a night crossing to find that it had been cancelled due to weather and the next available was midday the next day. The lady in the office told me to use the lorry drivers' waiting lounge where I had a shower, then put my tent up for the night on a patch of grass outside the office, much to the amusement of a security chap.

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Number is +33 809 541 890 and they are closed weekends "comme habitude" 👍
 
Booked this route for the first time last night.
Used the internet and went through everything and was not offered the opportunity to lie to them at any stage in order to get 20 per cent discount.
 
Spriddler said:
And the discount applies to anyone else on the same ticket whether over 60 or not. (y)
(The discount doesn't apply to cabin costs).
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My van is only 58 but we are over 60 so do we only get discount on passengers?
 
suavecarve said:
Booked this route for the first time last night.
Used the internet and went through everything and was not offered the opportunity to lie to them at any stage in order to get 20 per cent discount.
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You only get the discount on phone or Port bookings.
pelican said:
My van is only 58 but we are over 60 so do we only get discount on passengers?
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From DFDS site.
"Special discount: -20% for young people under 25, students under 27, elders over 60 and disabled people"

When booking they ask if you are over 60, if they don't just tell them.
 
Lenny HB said:
You only get the discount on phone or Port bookings.
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I knew that bit before booking but also that we werent entitled (we is nippers) and just confirming that it is still not available on the internet

I have an 0630 ferry, and not having used it previously, it says Guildford is hour and 20 minutes away. I am presuming getting there about 0500 hrs wont be an issue with parking like Dover inside the port ? Havent used Newhaven before so looking forward to trying it.

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suavecarve said:
I knew that bit before booking but also that we werent entitled (we is nippers) and just confirming that it is still not available on the internet
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They don't (wish to) promote the discounts. Its a feature that was written in the the original contract 40 (?) years ago when the service was taken over from British Rail (who owned the port) by East Sussex County Council and the Dieppe Chamber of Commerce. (I was remotely involved at the time in the feasibility study).
suavecarve said:
I have an 0630 ferry, and not having used it previously, it says Guildford is hour and 20 minutes away. I am presuming getting there about 0500 hrs wont be an issue with parking like Dover inside the port ? Havent used Newhaven before so looking forward to trying it.
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That won't be a problem. There's ample space at the port.
 
Coastal Cruiser. said:
I have just realised after my birthday last month I must now be classed as an old bugger as I can now claim discount :crying: :crying:
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Mines February, so will give DFDS a go in May.
Does qualification for the 20% apply at the time of booking or time of traveling?
 
Jackd said:
Mines February, so will give DFDS a go in May.
Does qualification for the 20% apply at the time of booking or time of traveling?
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I haven't had the pleasure of that doubt for 17 years so can't remember, but they haven't requested my DOB when I book at least once a year (by phone) but I presume only from looking at my passport when checking in at the port. I'm pretty sure you'll be O.K. but why not give them a call?
 
I have just made a booking for July using the phone number I posted above. Option 2 gets you to an English speaker. They were very helpful. Asked my age, which I gave and also stated we were both over 60 and they applied a 20% discount to the quoted price. During the booking process they asked for the actual DOB's but, for my parter, she did say "only if you have it". I don't know what the scenario would have been regarding the discount if I hadn't known my partners's DOB. Hope this helps. Safe travels.

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BnBJwf said:
I have just made a booking for July using the phone number I posted above. Option 2 gets you to an English speaker. They were very helpful. Asked my age, which I gave and also stated we were both over 60 and they applied a 20% discount to the quoted price. During the booking process they asked for the actual DOB's but, for my parter, she did say "only if you have it". I don't know what the scenario would have been regarding the discount if I hadn't known my partners's DOB. Hope this helps. Safe travels.
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I've only been asked are you over 60 no further questions, maybe because I'm on their system.
 
BnBJwf said:
I have just made a booking for July using the phone number I posted above. Option 2 gets you to an English speaker. They were very helpful. Asked my age, which I gave and also stated we were both over 60 and they applied a 20% discount to the quoted price. During the booking process they asked for the actual DOB's but, for my parter, she did say "only if you have it". I don't know what the scenario would have been regarding the discount if I hadn't known my partners's DOB. Hope this helps. Safe travels.
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Only one of you needs to be over 60.

I stupidly forgot about getting the discount and booked online so didn't get it. Won't make that mistake again!
 
When you book by phone I expect they always ask if you're over 60 as a matter of course because people under 60 also book by phone. I haven't actually been asked my age or DOB when booking by phone, probably because I tend to start the call with: "I'd like to make a booking with the over 60 discount".
 
Spriddler said:
When you book by phone I expect they always ask if you're over 60 as a matter of course because people under 60 also book by phone. I haven't actually been asked my age or DOB when booking by phone, probably because I tend to start the call with: "I'd like to make a booking with the over 60 discount".
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We booked yesterday for 28th December. Newhaven to Dieppe ,I had to persuade my wife that BF is getting too expensive. Just under £80 for one way with discount for over 60s. We phoned from southern Spain with no problems. Return in March 2024 wasn't available to book just yet. Weather not so good this year but not the norm. Off to Evora, Badajoz and Salamanca next week and El Ferry Santander March 12th. Another tear gone!
 

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