Really need to cross the Channel before Christmas? Eurotunnel and Eurostar are still experiencing sever problems and delays. But, there are alternatives.

1. Dover to Calais (P&O, SeaFrance) have capacity, but are obviously busy. P&O have put in place their lowest foot passenger fare of just £14 to help out, but we’re not sure how long this will last.
2. Another alternative to consider is Norfolk Line which operates on the Dover to Dunkirk ferry route. They have plenty of capacity available, and you can arrive at the port and purchase tickets on arrival.
3. If you’re travelling further afield, there is always the Hull to Rotterdam and Hull to Zeebrugge services operated by P&O Ferries, and at the time of writing these too still have capacity. There’s only one sailing per day though (overnight departing 9pm).
4. Brittany Ferries operate routes to Northern France from Portsmouth, Plymouth and Pool on both high speed and conventional ferries. Our fare checker will give up to date quotes and booking facilities on all ferries to France.
5. Finally you can consider Harwich to Hook of Holland (Stena Line) if you have access to transport to the ports (train or car).

With a bit of persistence you should be able to end up where you intended – good luck!

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